Oil Change - what, how much, and where
01-14-09, 09:06 AM
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the dealer does not use a full synthetic like mobile 1 for the standard oil change. If they do have it it will definitely be more then $50. Some dealers will allow you to bring in your own oil/filter and just charge you for the labor if you guys are looking for that.
01-14-09, 10:47 AM
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Mobil 1 is a bit too expensive for my taste, so, I've been sticking with Semi. As long as you change your oil every 3-5k miles, you'll be fine.
I use Motorcraft Semi-Synthetic 5W-30 which you can usually get for the price of reg oil and Wix filters from the local auto parts store which are about 4 bucks.
I use Motorcraft Semi-Synthetic 5W-30 which you can usually get for the price of reg oil and Wix filters from the local auto parts store which are about 4 bucks.
01-14-09, 10:51 AM
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Mobil 1 is a bit too expensive for my taste, so, I've been sticking with Semi. As long as you change your oil every 3-5k miles, you'll be fine.
I use Motorcraft Semi-Synthetic 5W-30 which you can usually get for the price of reg oil and Wix filters from the local auto parts store which are about 4 bucks.
I use Motorcraft Semi-Synthetic 5W-30 which you can usually get for the price of reg oil and Wix filters from the local auto parts store which are about 4 bucks.
01-14-09, 11:02 AM
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No doubt, but, you'd still need to change the filter every 5k. Either way, as long as it's being changed at regular intervals, it's all good.
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01-14-09, 01:51 PM
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01-14-09, 03:43 PM
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I did this with my Supra once. They put Pennzoil in it instead of the Red Line I gave them. It coked and coated the engine with varnish in 5k miles. I'll never, ever, give anyone my oil to put in my car. I had to use paint stripper to remove the varnish. Needless to say I was livid.
01-14-09, 08:12 PM
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Dude are you serious? Autozone, Pepboys, Chief auto parts. Don't take this personally but have you ever removed a bolt from anything? Seriously, its one bolt..take it off, let it drain, put it back in. While its draining, take out the filter. Wow make it easier pay me 20$ I'll do it for you. I can't do mine cause my car is so damn low but my friend does mine for 10$, and hes a Lexus tech, so..but you dont need to be a tech to CHANGE OIL!!
