little2576

I have an 2006 gs 300 (awd)....just got it about a month ago...& wanted to ask


What are the cons to getting an oil change at a local shop rather than the dealer ?

trying to see if i can get around $100 oil changes from the dealer

MelYW

Dont bother with the lex dealer. I think a smart option is to go to your toyota dealer. Look for coupons on their website first. Save yourself the dough. They dont use any special pixie dust.

Also, where did the previous owner get the oil changed?

I know that this will cause many club lex members to spit their coffee out, but I have had my RX in to a Tires Plus and Jiffy Lube with no ill effects (yet).

Good luck.

IXI187IXI

iTrader: (3)

i would not take my car to Jiffy Lube. There is no real training for half of those people that work there.

Id choose a Toyota dealer if your worried about price. Either that or find a good local independent mechanic that you trust.

worker

Learn how to do it yourself is best. Beg or bribe someone with the know how to show you.

jtrue28

yeah, Jiffy Lube at your own risk.

http://www.wimp.com/lubeinvestigated/

Jesus, what a bunch of crooks.

Iam99x

Just do it yourself...

Now, the only cons are you have to get your hands dirty. I'm sure you wouldn't mind getting a little dirty, would ya?

CAK 500

I agree with the DIY guys. Save yourself some money and the worry of whether it was done correctly.

It's a simple procedure that's well documented in several threads.

little2576

i wish i could do it myself...the condos i live in dont permit working on a car in the parking deck....you "can" get a fine if they catch you

sprtent

iTrader: (1)

for a car diy-er like myself, a house without a place for me to do my car maintenance is like a house without a bedroom for me... hehe.

another option you can do if you care about what is going into your car engine, and i see alot of people doing, is get the oil yourself (mobil1 from costco when they'r on sale?) then work out something with a local shop where they do oil change for you using your oil (and filter?).

LIMS407

depends on the dealer,,,my dealer charge 30 bucks,,,

Iam99x

I lived in an apartment complex that prohibited working on cars. I painted a car, installed multiple coilovers and other suspension components, changed oil, did a head gasket, replaced a transmission...

I guess it depends on how strict they are.

little2576

is mobil 1 the oil that the dealers use ?

Iam99x

Everywhere is different. Mobil1 is your best bang for the buck, though.

lkapimp216

iTrader: (2)

i use a local shop the dealer charges $100 and uses citgo brand oil garbage save yourself the money and find someone trust worthy and reliable to do your work!

Bavaria

My dealer would use Shell non-synthetic on my '07 GS 350, although synthetic now comes from the factory, and is specified in my wife's RX350. Also, her oil change/service interval is 10k miles.
I change my oil/filter at 7500 miles, and use full synthetic.