View Poll Results: How much do you pay for oil changes?
20 bucks of less
8
2.60%
20 to 30 bucks
53
17.21%
40 bucks+
97
31.49%
I do it myself
150
48.70%
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Oil change stuff...
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: CT
Originally Posted by 06LexIS
When I purchased my car thru the Lexus of Pleasanton which is part of the Hendrick Automotive Group they offered it to me so I bought it. It's called the Hendrick maintenance care
I think its dealer specific @ 5K intervals.
I think its dealer specific @ 5K intervals.
Also, this poll is misleading. The entry of "I do it myself" implies that there is no cost (like in the other choices). But this is not true. When you do it yourself, there is no labor cost, but you still have to pay for oil and a filter.
I work hard during the week and the last thing I want to do on my time off is change my oil. While some folks get enjoyment out of doing this, I do not. So I'm happy to take it to a pro to do it for me. I take the same approach to cutting my lawn and cleaning my house.
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: NorCal
I change my own mainly because of time. It takes me less time to roll up on ramps and change my own oil than it does to drive out to the dealership and plan around traffic and than wait around for 1 to 1.5 hours for them to do it.
Plus I don't trust the jiffy lube type places in my area. In fact a recent news report did an undercover investigation where those places charged for work they never did
I'm all for paying the neighborhood kids to do my lawn though
Plus I don't trust the jiffy lube type places in my area. In fact a recent news report did an undercover investigation where those places charged for work they never did
I'm all for paying the neighborhood kids to do my lawn though
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Joined: Jun 2002
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From: SC
Originally Posted by menech
Plus I don't trust the jiffy lube type places in my area.
I personally like the dealer, yeah it costs about 50 bucks, but I get it done on the weekend and therefore get to put road trip mileage on the loaner instead!
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Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,680
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From: Oregon
Originally Posted by tgara
Also, this poll is misleading. The entry of "I do it myself" implies that there is no cost (like in the other choices). But this is not true. When you do it yourself, there is no labor cost, but you still have to pay for oil and a filter.
I work hard during the week and the last thing I want to do on my time off is change my oil. While some folks get enjoyment out of doing this, I do not. So I'm happy to take it to a pro to do it for me. I take the same approach to cutting my lawn and cleaning my house.
I work hard during the week and the last thing I want to do on my time off is change my oil. While some folks get enjoyment out of doing this, I do not. So I'm happy to take it to a pro to do it for me. I take the same approach to cutting my lawn and cleaning my house.
Even if you go to the dealership, that is no guarantee that it will be done right. The techs are not paid very well for oil changes and are only given a very small amount of time (or are paid for only a very small amount of time regardless of how long it takes) to complete the job. Whenever that's the case, short cuts can and do happen.
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 310
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From: CT
I have four is250 oil filters with gaskets if anyone is interested, they sent them accidently for my is350 and I'd rather sell them here instead of shipping them back and paying restocking fees. PM me if interested! 
Also, any links for that Toyota 70mm oil filter wrench yet?
Also, any links for that Toyota 70mm oil filter wrench yet?
Originally Posted by jewel
Do they do the wash at toyota?
Do they do synthetic at the dealerships? How much more is it?
Do they do synthetic at the dealerships? How much more is it?
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Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Oregon
Originally Posted by Gernby
Do you like that generic oil? LOL
Last edited by al503; Aug 2, 2006 at 10:16 AM.
Originally Posted by al503
Besides, most dino oils are very comparable. If you stick with the common brands, valvoline, pennzoil, etc., you'll be fine.
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/index....owtopic=169852
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Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Oregon
Originally Posted by Gernby
However, I have seen some independent tests and amsoil does very well in them. They're definitely not in first place in every single category but they are closer to the top than to the bottom.
You're probably familiar with bobistheoilguy.com. I don't really spend any time on there but if you did a search for the best dino/mineral oil, the responses would be that there is no real best. Every brand has their supporters and people who poo poo them.
Originally Posted by al503
Funny how their oil is on top of their test.
However, I have seen some independent tests and amsoil does very well in them. They're definitely not in first place in every single category but they are closer to the top than to the bottom.
You're probably familiar with bobistheoilguy.com. I don't really spend any time on there but if you did a search for the best dino/mineral oil, the responses would be that there is no real best. Every brand has their supporters and people who poo poo them.
However, I have seen some independent tests and amsoil does very well in them. They're definitely not in first place in every single category but they are closer to the top than to the bottom.
You're probably familiar with bobistheoilguy.com. I don't really spend any time on there but if you did a search for the best dino/mineral oil, the responses would be that there is no real best. Every brand has their supporters and people who poo poo them.
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Joined: Mar 2004
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From: So Cal
Castrol GTX dino oil user here. Not sure about Chevron, but I agree that just about any 'name' brand dino oil is decent as long as you follow regular change intervals. Haven't had to change the oil in my IS just yet, and will have the dealer do the 1st complimentary service, so I have time to think about my maint strategy. Is it true that the 350 uses a different filter than the 250 ??? I really dislike how the IS and BMW uses these proprietary cannister type filter elements. Might have to give in and throw down on the TIS online subscription . . .
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Joined: Aug 2006
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From: IL
Originally Posted by GreyHound
This is the way it was in the 50's for you young'uns
after you get the filter off the car.
after you get the filter off the car.