Called 2 dealers, they want $150-$160 for oil change!
Called 2 dealers, they want $150-$160 for oil change!
UGHHH. I need an oil change, i'm going on a big trip next weekend (Baltimore to Miami), 1,100 miles. I called 2 dealers around here and they both want around $160. I called everywhere else and everyone says "0w-40, oh we don't carry that yet" They keep sayings its new... When they ask what kind of car i have they make a weird noise like i shouldn't have bought that car. Don't think i have any other options...
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Re: Called 2 dealers, they want $150-$160 for oil change!
Did you try AutoZone for the oil? Here in Colorado Springs the AutoZone a mile from my home has Mobil One 0-W40 for 6 bucks a quart. You can save some major cash by doing your own oil change. It's not hard. Search the forum for the service manual and you will see. Andrew (I think) has even posted a simple checklist for changing the oil somewhere in here. The oil filter is on top of the engine so that's easy, too. I would suggest buying the filter from the dealer and keeping the receipt for it in case of any powertrain warranty issues down the road.
Re: Called 2 dealers, they want $150-$160 for oil change!
Like BrianBrave said - that's about the going price.
Do it yourself, either topsider or remove bits from the bottom of the engine.
This leaves the door wide open for everyone to chime in about the correct method to change the oil... blah, blah, blah.
Do it yourself, either topsider or remove bits from the bottom of the engine.
This leaves the door wide open for everyone to chime in about the correct method to change the oil... blah, blah, blah.
Re: Called 2 dealers, they want $150-$160 for oil change!
Oak Ridge Chrysler in Oak Ridge, TN charges me $90.52 plus tax for a total of $99.64 to change the oil.
$12 Labor, $7.49 a qt. for oil and $18.50 for the filter.
They also inspected and found that the transmission had a very small leak, replaced the 2 O-Rings. They had the parts in stock and said it is a known issue. No charge, no questions asked.
$12 Labor, $7.49 a qt. for oil and $18.50 for the filter.
They also inspected and found that the transmission had a very small leak, replaced the 2 O-Rings. They had the parts in stock and said it is a known issue. No charge, no questions asked.
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Re: Called 2 dealers, they want $150-$160 for oil change!
Just curious... what's wrong with the Fram filter?
Last time I changed mine, the regular shop I go to was out of the Mercedes filter, so I had to settle for the Fram filter at Kragen Auto Parts. It seemed better constructed than any other Fram filter I've ever seen.
I use the topsider. The only problem is I purchased the 6 quart topsider, so I have to dump out some of the oil from it halfway through.
TIP: When unscrewing the cover on the oil filter, make sure you have a rag or paper towel around the seam so that as the threads come up the oil doesn't run down the side of the oil filter housing.
Last time I changed mine, the regular shop I go to was out of the Mercedes filter, so I had to settle for the Fram filter at Kragen Auto Parts. It seemed better constructed than any other Fram filter I've ever seen.
I use the topsider. The only problem is I purchased the 6 quart topsider, so I have to dump out some of the oil from it halfway through.
TIP: When unscrewing the cover on the oil filter, make sure you have a rag or paper towel around the seam so that as the threads come up the oil doesn't run down the side of the oil filter housing.
Re: Called 2 dealers, they want $150-$160 for oil change!
Originally Posted by ColoradoXFire
IMHO the topsider method is the cleanest. AutoZone in CO will even take back your used oil for free...
Re: Called 2 dealers, they want $150-$160 for oil change!
I was at Wal-Mart today and they had the gallon jug of 0-40w Mobil one for $23.95.
Does anybody know if the STP oil filter is any good? When I stopped at AutoZone all they had in stock for the Crossfire was STP filters at $11.95. I'm not trying to be cheap, just want to know others thoughts on the STP filter.
Does anybody know if the STP oil filter is any good? When I stopped at AutoZone all they had in stock for the Crossfire was STP filters at $11.95. I'm not trying to be cheap, just want to know others thoughts on the STP filter.
Re: Called 2 dealers, they want $150-$160 for oil change!
Originally Posted by FP
I agree with you. Suction is better than draining. When you think of it, when you drain your oil, the
small particles stay at the bottom of the pan, just like when you have a slow drain in the sink, the
residue stays on the sink.
small particles stay at the bottom of the pan, just like when you have a slow drain in the sink, the
residue stays on the sink.
all out. There will always be residue no mater which method you use...
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Re: Called 2 dealers, they want $150-$160 for oil change!
Here is the little ditty I purchased...
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=45403
Great price and holds all the oil.
BTW - I too purchased the fleece filter at a MB dealer but the Fram did not look bad. Just not sure of a paper filter holding up for 6K + miles.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=45403
Great price and holds all the oil.
BTW - I too purchased the fleece filter at a MB dealer but the Fram did not look bad. Just not sure of a paper filter holding up for 6K + miles.
Re: Called 2 dealers, they want $150-$160 for oil change!
Originally Posted by ben47
And the same exact thing can be said about sucking it out with the topsider. The topsider doesn't have enough suction to get it
all out. There will always be residue no mater which method you use...
all out. There will always be residue no mater which method you use...
Re: Called 2 dealers, they want $150-$160 for oil change!
Originally Posted by Romio
UGHHH. I need an oil change, i'm going on a big trip next weekend (Baltimore to Miami), 1,100 miles. I called 2 dealers around here and they both want around $160. I called everywhere else and everyone says "0w-40, oh we don't carry that yet" They keep sayings its new... When they ask what kind of car i have they make a weird noise like i shouldn't have bought that car. Don't think i have any other options...
Re: Called 2 dealers, they want $150-$160 for oil change!
Originally Posted by MMZ_TimeLord
Just curious... what's wrong with the Fram filter?