Originally Posted by FP
How many oil change threads do we need?

FP has a point BUT since I just changed my oil last night...
9 quarts Mobil 1 0w-40 -- $6.29 * 9 = $56.61
(Wal-Mart, Wal-mart sells 0w-40 cheaper than anyone else, Advanced Auto Parts, Pep Boys, and Autozone all sell this oil for $7.99)
1 FRAM Oil Filter (paper) -- $11.49 * 1 = $11.49
(Wal-mart, this filter is $24.99 at Advanced Auto Parts)
1 Oil Pan Drain Plug -- $7.09 * 1 = $7.09
(Advanced Auto Parts - I would not recommend you switch oil drain plugs because this aftermarket one used a rubber washer instead of a metal one which actually allowed for a slow leak. Luckily I detected it and switched back to the old plug. WHAT A HASSLE. Had to drain all the oil and re-fill it after switiching plugs. I am pretty peeved at Advanced Auto Parts for stocking a crap product)
Less one Oil Drain Plug ($7.09)
For a grand total of $68.10! (tax not included)
Its really amazing how much smoother the engine runs in general as well as how much more quiet the engine is at idle after you put in new oil.