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Old 02-17-14, 06:21 AM
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Is it worth it to change my own oil?? Just found out its $90 for a full synthetic oil change for my vehicle...
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Old 02-17-14, 08:35 AM
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Best of both worlds - Buy your own oil and filter(don't forget the crush washer) - I use Amsoil and an OEM filter - then just pay the dealer for labor (costs me $20 out the door). Costs less than their Mobil1 "full synthetic" oil change, you don't have to get dirty, they top off the washer fluid, I get a free once-over of the car & a couple cups of free coffee.
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you can get 5qt of mobil 1, castrol, pennzoil ultra synthetics for $25 at Wal Mart.

Set of Rhino Ramps makes oil changes easy. Be sure to buy a tarp so you dont get any spills on your concrete.
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
you can get 5qt of mobil 1, castrol, pennzoil ultra synthetics for $25 at Wal Mart.

Set of Rhino Ramps makes oil changes easy. Be sure to buy a tarp so you dont get any spills on your concrete.
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also, buy your filters in bulk and they'll be cheaper.....change your oil at your leisure...when you have time...not when the dealer has time.
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Thanks for the replies!!
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