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captainm27 · 12-01-2009, 04:02 PM

$37.25 for an oil change. Is that a high price?

Red Horse · 12-01-2009, 04:07 PM

yea

Vang · 12-01-2009, 07:34 PM

same as jiffy lubes here where i live

SilverBack · 12-01-2009, 07:50 PM

Oil change only is usually about $20-25, but you still got a decent deal with all the other stuff they did for you

yaris-me · 12-02-2009, 02:09 AM

Not by a dealer. It cost me $34 to do my own.

kac · 12-02-2009, 02:26 AM

not a horrible price, but of course would have been cheaper to do it yourself...

ddongbap · 12-02-2009, 03:19 AM

Doing it yourself requires time. Time is money. Just because you can do it yourself, doesn't necessarily mean you're saving cash. Even though, for most people it does.

MUSKOKA800 · 12-02-2009, 08:51 AM

5 quarts of oil? Where did they put it all?

3.9 US quarts is the fill with new filter.

Below is copied from the 2007 Owners Manual, my 2008 is the same:

ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
With filter 3.7 (3.9, 3.3)
Without filter 3.4 (3.6, 3.0)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and viscosity.

ddongbap · 12-02-2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

5 quarts of oil? Where did they put it all?

3.9 US quarts is the fill with new filter.

Below is copied from the 2007 Owners Manual, my 2008 is the same:

ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
With filter 3.7 (3.9, 3.3)
Without filter 3.4 (3.6, 3.0)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and viscosity.

LOL! 5 QUARTS!!!!

DerFlosser · 12-02-2009, 02:54 PM

One thing is for sure...Toyota isn't going to let oil drain as long as I do and even 3.5 quarts is pushing it on an oil change. Quoting 5 quarts is ridiculous....

MUSKOKA800 · 12-02-2009, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerFlosser

Quoting 5 quarts is ridiculous....

Quote! That looks like an invoice to me.

IMO charging for 5 quarts while providing 3.9 is criminal !
An oversight no dought, but an inexcusible one.

41magmag41 · 12-02-2009, 03:13 PM

5 qts is for the generic special of an oil change from a dealer. I brought this to my dealers attention and they said the computer doesnt put specific quart amounts for each car and the 5 qts was a generic amount to cover all the cars they service with their oil change specials.

41magmag41 · 12-02-2009, 03:15 PM

just an after thought. My oil change specials through my dealer ususally runs about 24.50 on special with a coupon which I get about every 5000 miles. Not to bad in this day and age.

MUSKOKA800 · 12-02-2009, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 41magmag41

5 qts is for the generic special of an oil change from a dealer. I brought this to my dealers attention and they said the computer doesnt put specific quart amounts for each car and the 5 qts was a generic amount to cover all the cars they service with their oil change specials.

Oh, never mind then! (Gilda Radner (charactor: Rosanne Rosanadana) Sat. Night Live (when is was good))

EleKid · 12-02-2009, 04:31 PM

It costs me around $24 to do an oil change myself, with really good Mobil 1 fully synthetic oil. And takes 10-15 minutes if you work fast

SilverGlow · 12-02-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddongbap

Doing it yourself requires time. Time is money. Just because you can do it yourself, doesn't necessarily mean you're saving cash. Even though, for most people it does.

Your comment makes little sense.

So waiting for your turn at JippyLube, or the dealship is saving time and money?

If you are worried about time and money, you'd change the oil yourself, and have it done in less time on most occassions.

And while you're waiting for Jippy Lube to get to your car, there you are waiting and doing little productive.

To save time and money do it yourself.

In addition, for the price Jippy and dealerships charge for convetional oil, you can do it yourself and use synthetic and since synthetic oil can be use 50% to 100% longer intervals, you save money there too because you perform less oil changes.

nemelek · 12-02-2009, 05:02 PM

With a coupon and rebate I was able to get a few cases of Castrol GTX 5w30 for 99cents/quart from Checker Auto Parts. Another coupon from Toyota I bought their oil filters for $3.99 each. Each oil change costs me 8 bucks and I know that I put the right amount in every time.

Also I rotate the tires on each 5000 mile service. I haven't timed the process but I am sure it takes well under an hour.

RUFFSTUFF · 12-02-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddongbap

Doing it yourself requires time. Time is money. Just because you can do it yourself, doesn't necessarily mean you're saving cash. Even though, for most people it does.

So somehow you think it takes more time to do it yourself? I guess if you don't know what you are doing or you live next to an oil change place and there's never a line...

12-01-2009, 04:02 PM	#1
captainm27 Drives: 2008 Sedan A/T Silver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202	So here's my 25K service. $37.25 for an oil change. Is that a high price?

12-01-2009, 04:07 PM	#2
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12-02-2009, 08:51 AM	#8
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	5 quarts of oil? Where did they put it all? 3.9 US quarts is the fill with new filter. Below is copied from the 2007 Owners Manual, my 2008 is the same: ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.): With filter 3.7 (3.9, 3.3) Without filter 3.4 (3.6, 3.0) “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots. Last edited by MUSKOKA800; 12-02-2009 at 09:36 AM.

12-01-2009, 07:34 PM	#3
Vang Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CA Posts: 158	same as jiffy lubes here where i live

12-02-2009, 02:09 AM	#5
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	Not by a dealer. It cost me $34 to do my own.

12-02-2009, 03:19 AM	#7
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	Doing it yourself requires time. Time is money. Just because you can do it yourself, doesn't necessarily mean you're saving cash. Even though, for most people it does.

12-02-2009, 02:54 PM	#10
DerFlosser Drives: Yaris Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 355	One thing is for sure...Toyota isn't going to let oil drain as long as I do and even 3.5 quarts is pushing it on an oil change. Quoting 5 quarts is ridiculous....

12-02-2009, 03:13 PM	#12
41magmag41 Drives: Loaded 2007 mica silver sedan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New hampshire Posts: 226	5 qts is for the generic special of an oil change from a dealer. I brought this to my dealers attention and they said the computer doesnt put specific quart amounts for each car and the 5 qts was a generic amount to cover all the cars they service with their oil change specials.

12-02-2009, 03:15 PM	#13
41magmag41 Drives: Loaded 2007 mica silver sedan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New hampshire Posts: 226	just an after thought. My oil change specials through my dealer ususally runs about 24.50 on special with a coupon which I get about every 5000 miles. Not to bad in this day and age.

12-02-2009, 04:31 PM	#15
EleKid Eugenie たでし Drives: '09 Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 302	It costs me around $24 to do an oil change myself, with really good Mobil 1 fully synthetic oil. And takes 10-15 minutes if you work fast

12-02-2009, 05:02 PM	#17
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	With a coupon and rebate I was able to get a few cases of Castrol GTX 5w30 for 99cents/quart from Checker Auto Parts. Another coupon from Toyota I bought their oil filters for $3.99 each. Each oil change costs me 8 bucks and I know that I put the right amount in every time. Also I rotate the tires on each 5000 mile service. I haven't timed the process but I am sure it takes well under an hour. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

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