How much do you guys pay for an oil change ?

djpositivek · Post by **djpositivek** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 3:20 am

I only have 2000 kms on my new Vibe but I'm thinking about my first oil change. I might go the synthetic route (prob. Mobil 1) and thought that I might get the dealer to do the oil changes anyway just so they could keep track and do any other maintenance at the same time etc...Anyway they want $20 CAN to change the oil if I have my own oil & filter. Not sure what they charge for the oil change including filter and their standard oil but $20 seems pricey just for the labour.For those that change the oil yourselves, how can you prove that it was changed at proper intervals for warranty purposes ? I'm not very handy but might attempt to do it myself if it's gonna cost $20 a shot.

nismo · Post by **nismo** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 3:28 am

It should be in your owners manual. Look in there. The oil changes at the dealership costed me, one time fee of $36 US. This is using their filter and oil. Think it was an AC Delco filter and Valvaline oil

Vibe_dude · Post by **Vibe_dude** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:05 am

hey i get mine done at COSTCO....its only 21$ for a oil lube and filter.......the use castrol gtx....or u can get syn there too....i think its 39.99$ fo rthat....its the cheapest place here in Moncton to get it done.Halifax should be the same price.

Altus · Post by **Altus** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:49 am

Most places charge $30 - $35 CDN for a basic dino-juice oil & filter change. Synthetic is double that or slightly more.I do it myself using Mobil1 synthetic and Toyota filters - total cost $34.00I'm out of the 60k warranty so I'm not too concerned about it, but I keep full records of exactly when it was done and with what. If that would help if warranty work was needed on the engine? don't know.... but I like and just feel better doing it myself.If you really want to protect the warranty, pay a shop to do it. $20 is about right for labour time for an oil change.

eilros · Post by **eilros** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 5:00 am

$25 at the local dealer

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 5:23 am

i bought a big box of mobil 1 oil and a filter for like $22 US and i think it was a 12 pack of oil, then just did it my self.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 5:34 am

I change the oil myself. In the US, the warranty is only 36K miles, and I ran through that in 13 months. I record oil changes, but didn't worry about being able to prove to a dealer that it had been changed.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:12 am

To prove you have done your oil changes just keep the bills which are dated and record your mileage on them. That's what I do. It costs me about $17.00 per change. Most places charge for oil, lube and filter but on the Vibe there is nothing to lube but they don't give you a discount.

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:35 am

For my 2003 Vibe the Pontiac Dealer has an oil change club where you get 10 oil changes for $119.95 (plus tax but no shop charges added).For my T&C the dealer sold me when I bought the vehicle a 10 oil change package for $100 plus tax and no shop charges. Goodyear dealer runs special coupon $19.95 for LOF and tire rotation and I have used that when time for rotating tires. I made my semi-annual trip to Wal-Mart tonight and the guy in front of me was buying an oil change pan, oil etc. At these prices how can you justify changing your own oil. The oil and filter has got to be $10.

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 7:21 am

Around $12 since I do it myself. I always use a AC Delco filter on my GMs in case they do have to go in for warranty or Mopar for my Chrysler/Jeeps. Unless the dlr sends the oil out for analysis, there is no way they can tell how long it has been in the car. They also can look at the filter and it rusty, it probably has been on the car too long.

pickpart · Post by **pickpart** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 4:39 am

My dealer charges $9.95 for an oil change with GM filter and oil PLUS a wash. Catch is you have to buy them in a six pack, but they don't expire.

binary · Post by **binary** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 9:36 am

Quote, originally posted by djpositivek Â»For those that change the oil yourselves, how can you prove that it was changed at proper intervals for warranty purposes ? I'm not very handy but might attempt to do it myself if it's gonna cost $20 a shot.I just log what kind of oil and filter I put in, the exact milage, and keep my recipts of the stuff I buy. Every maintenance item or job I do goes into my pda (http://www.twopeaks.com/pvm/pocketpc.aspx). Even filter inspections, tire pressure checks, etc. If they didn't believe me then I guess they'd have to prove I didn't do it.

djpositivek · Post by **djpositivek** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:23 am

Well went to the dealer for fist oil change and it was like $42.99 including taxI think I might go to Costco next time. For that price I can get Synthetic or do the regular for half the price almost.

Jaycie685 · Post by **Jaycie685** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:48 am

$42.99 including tax? That's pretty high for an oil change! I get mine changed at Sears for $20.00. I get to shop around at the mall while I wait!

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 5:40 am

Quote, originally posted by djpositivek Â»Well went to the dealer for fist oil change and it was like $42.99 including taxYou did get the "fist" on that oil change price!

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:59 am

Quote, originally posted by Jaycie685 Â»$42.99 NOT including tax? That's pretty high for an oil change! I get mine changed at Sears for $20.00. I get to shop around at the mall while I wait!I get mine changed at the Valvoline shop on 32nd St for about $50-60, but I use synthetic and only have to change it every 7k.

pianomansam · Post by **pianomansam** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 12:08 pm

Quote, originally posted by damronjr Â»I get mine changed at the Valvoline shop on 32nd St for about $50-60, but I use synthetic and only have to change it every 7k.and that's not high? wally world for $31 mobil 1...

Vibe_dude · Post by **Vibe_dude** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 12:16 pm

Quote, originally posted by djpositivek Â»Well went to the dealer for fist oil change and it was like $42.99 including taxI think I might go to Costco next time. For that price I can get Synthetic or do the regular for half the price almost.they should have given u the first one free at least....most dealers do that now....wow that is nasty...who was the dealer??

Cougar Vibe · Post by **Cougar Vibe** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:26 pm

I do it myself and pay about $15 for four quarts of Mobil 1 and a Pure One filter. Of course, this includes coupons and rebates (Pepboys: Buy 3 get 3 free on Mobil 1; Advanced Auto $1.50 rebate on Pure One filters).

MikeyP · Post by **MikeyP** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 9:28 am

Don't forget that's a Canuck-buck.. not a huge difference these days, but there still is that, uhhh.. 25% exchange?

djpositivek · Post by **djpositivek** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 7:45 am

Bought at McPhee's in Dartmouth since Carroll's (Bedford Highway) didn't have much selection. Went to Carroll's for the oil change since it's in a much more convenient location. I think both dealers charge the same price for an oil change but I'm not sure.

goodvibrations · Post by **goodvibrations** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 8:58 am

Carroll charges $43. for an oil change. I only went there because it is the first oil change and I did buy the car there. Will probably give them the business for the first year.By the way have you or do you plan to install winter tires? I am still debating based on the threads. I'm thinking with our wet winters in NS I might be able to get by for the first year with the original goodyears.

kunkstyle · Post by **kunkstyle** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:29 am

Wow. Time to mosey to a different dealer. They want $90 (CDN) for a synthetic change. That's about the same price as the quick lube places around here. I can get it done myself for about $50 (Fram synthetic filter + oil), but living in a condo makes that difficult). I might have to check costco.

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:45 am

Go to Wal-Mart and buy Mobil 1 synthetic for $28 a jug.And the filter costs $3.83,so 32 bucks out the door with taxes.I would do my own for that price.

VivaVibe · Post by **VivaVibe** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:54 am

Quote, originally posted by djpositivek Â»Anyway they want $20 CAN to change the oil if I have my own oil & filter.I think that is a fair price. The dealer here was offering a change with synthetic oil and filter, including labor for $40 plus tax. I'm out of warranty so do my own oil changes. Did my last change with Mobil-1 and PureOne filter for $23.66 USD. Add a new Air Filter and it came to $34.14. I do it every 6,000 miles. Like others I prefer doing it myself. Old oil is disposed of free at most any auto parts store.

prathman · Post by **prathman** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:17 am

The local dealer here has been running coupons for $4.95 oil/filter changes all summer. So I had the oil changed by them in both Vibes at the beginning of the summer and will take one of them in again next week. At five bucks it's cheaper than doing it myself.

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:20 am

That's one of the PITA here in Canada,is disposing of the used oil.I have to wait a full year to dispose of 3 vehicles worth of oil,well 2 1/4 because I don't drive the Chevelle very often.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:38 am

My last oil change cost me $12.00 and that was for synthetic. I bought several gallons of Valvoline SynPower for $10.00 a jug at Advance Auto Parts in Ogdensburg, NY. and a Super Tech oil filter for $2.17 at Walmart.

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:55 am

i payabout $35cdn for my dealership to do it..if i were to do it myself..it'll probably be..28 or so

nygiantzz1 · Post by **nygiantzz1** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 9:15 am

I change it myself, usually around $22.00 for a gallon jug of Castrol GTX and a K&N filter.

VibeTronic · Post by **VibeTronic** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 9:47 am

In the case of changing oil...i do it myself...with Napa High performance 10-30w oil at 4quarts an the oil filtr..its about $11.27 an you do it yourself an dont have to worry people messing under your hood.....(do it yourself) only takes a couple minutes....SAVE $$$

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:39 am

Quote, originally posted by VibeTronic Â»In the case of changing oil...i do it myself...with Napa High performance 10-30w oil at 4quarts an the oil filtr..do you deliberately use 10W30 instead of the recommended 5W30, if so, why?

VibeTronic · Post by **VibeTronic** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:17 am

at higher mileage its recommened to use a heavier weight to cushion valves an components of the motors an besides i live n florida. it hott allyear long so thin oil is never good ....(it like water) ya kno.... but then again ive used 10-30w in my vibe since ive had it...an 89 octance runs jus fine

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:45 am

Quote, originally posted by VibeTronic Â»at higher mileage its recommened to use a heavier weight to cushion valves an components of the motors an besides i live n florida. it hott allyear long so thin oil is never good ....(it like water) ya kno.... but then again ive used 10-30w in my vibe since ive had it...an 89 octance runs jus fine It's just a myth. 0W30 is just as thick at 212F as straight 30 weight. 99% of engine wear occurs when the engine is started and it is not at normal operating temp. 0WXX or 5WXX will flow quicker to dry engine parts in the top of the motor quicker than 10Wxx oil thus better lubrication, quicker.

CountryVibe · Post by **CountryVibe** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 12:11 pm

I pay 45 at a local shop for Mobile 1, they usually do everything rotate tires, clean the carpet, windows.....driving 4000+ miles a month i can't really find time to change it every 2 weeks with regular oil

Kamikaze · Post by **Kamikaze** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 9:33 pm

I do it for cost, I just bring it to my shop, throw it up on the hoist, check everything else out, and away I go... but for a normal oil change we charge $30-$35, that includes looking over the rest of the car, and vaccuming the interior and cleaning the outside windows.

piecuch1 · Post by **piecuch1** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:57 pm

The Jiffy Lube and Grease Monkey here in Colorado want $54.99 for a synthetic oil change. I just hit 30k on my 04 GT and wanted to switch to synthetic. I went to the local Wal Mart and bought the oil (Mobil 1) and a filter for about $30 and changed it myself.

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:13 pm

Quote, originally posted by djb383 Â»It's just a myth. 0W30 is just as thick at 212F as straight 30 weight. 99% of engine wear occurs when the engine is started and it is not at normal operating temp. 0WXX or 5WXX will flow quicker to dry engine parts in the top of the motor quicker than 10Wxx oil thus better lubrication, quicker.Assuming you are correct - why not use 0Wxx rather than 5Wxx?

21Rouge · Post by **21Rouge** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 12:04 am

Quote, originally posted by jake75 Â»Assuming you are correct - why not use 0Wxx rather than 5Wxx?Actually some 0W30s are thicker at "regular" temps than a syn 5W30 (for example German Castrol 0W30). It is only at extremely cold temperatures that 0W30 really shines in that it flows better than a synthetic 5W30.

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 2:12 am

More oil myths, they just never end. You can find 0W30 in synthetic only. 5W30 obviously is available in the dino version. 0WXX and 5WXX flow better at any temp below normal operating temp than 10WXX does. Has little to do with extreme cold temps. http://63.240.161.99/motoroil/

21Rouge · Post by **21Rouge** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:10 am

Quote, originally posted by djb383 Â»More oil myths, they just never end. Not sure which myths you are referring to in this thread.Of course a 0W30 does well where ever a 5W30 was specified...summer or winter. But for a great range of temperatures a syn 5W30 does flow better than say the much vaunted German Castrol 0W30. It is only at very low temps...colder than -40F that GC 0W30 clearly surpasses a syn 5W30.

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:21 am

Forget about German Castrol 0W30, there are other synthetic 0W30 oil brands readily available. The MYTH is, someone posted that they live in a hot climate and 10W30 would be better than the factory recommended 5W30 'cause it would provide more cushion for moving parts. Again that's just pure myth. Anytime you run an oil with a lower first number, the oil will flow quicker to dry parts in the top of the motor at start-up than a higher first number oil. And again, 0W30, 5W30, 10W30 are the same viscosity (thickness) at 212F as straight 30 weight but the lower first number multi-vis oils will lubricate quicker at start-up where most engine wear occurs.Virtually any 0W30 will surpass 5W30 at -40F mainly 'cause 0W30 is synthetic oil.Some really good reading.http://63.240.161.99/motoroil/

21Rouge · Post by **21Rouge** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 5:02 am

Quote, originally posted by djb383 Â»Forget about German Castrol 0W30, there are other synthetic 0W30 oil brands readily available. Cant forget about GC yet as I have 30 litres of it in my basement .

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 5:34 am

Hey, use it if you got it. Have you been to BobistheoilGuy? Someone there may want to buy it.http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/

VibeTronic · Post by **VibeTronic** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:32 am

as you see everyone has there own oil that they use in their vibe i use 10 30w an it does fine ...as does your your 0 30 w or 5 30w so use what u use an i will use my oil.. Besides my vibe loves it...at 99,682 miles doesnt complain at all...

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 11:28 am

Dude, that's cool, use whatever oil you want, just quit perpetuating the myth that 10W30 is better in hot weather than 5W30. And guess what, Toyota now recommends 5W20 or 0W20 in a number of their '06 and newer engines, but what the heck do they know. They just took the guess work out of what oil to use in your Vibe by printing 5W30 on the oil cap.

VibeTronic · Post by **VibeTronic** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 11:40 am

got it... thx...(an yes i saw tha on there) they printed it in white letters...but hey wha do they know they just built the thing...