Oil Changes with a Twist

[jake75]

Starting in 2008 my dealer has a Lifetime Rewards program that includes the following for 120 days with all oil changes -- Emergency Roadside Assistance - towing, jump start, lockout service- Road Hazard Tire Protection - replace or repair a flat tire up to $150- Rental Car Coverage - in the event of a mechanical breakdown that requires vehicle to be towedOil changes are now $31.95; you can buy an Oil Change Club card that provides 10 oil changes for $189.90 (they were 119.90 for the past few years but I knew that couldn't last much longer).

[bull77]

Quote, originally posted by jake75 »Oil changes are now $31.95; you can buy an Oil Change Club card that provides 10 oil changes for $189.90 (they were 119.90 for the past few years but I knew that couldn't last much longer). i purchased a similar plan with my 06 --- provides 6 oil changes a year, I can't remember how much I paid though. I'm considering calling to cancel it since I want to move to syntheticMy dealer charges 89.95 for a full synthetic change --- if I choose to do it myself, how much is oil/filter for the vibe?

[northvibe]

oil filter for the vibe is 2.50-5 each. I sometimes find them 2 for 1 at fleetfarm, I only bought the pureone puralator though.

[Raven]

Quote, originally posted by bull77 »i purchased a similar plan with my 06 --- provides 6 oil changes a year, I can't remember how much I paid though. I'm considering calling to cancel it since I want to move to syntheticMy dealer charges 89.95 for a full synthetic change --- if I choose to do it myself, how much is oil/filter for the vibe? My Vibe synthetic oil/filter changes cost me about $15.00. I buy my filters for $2.00 and get Mobil 1 or Pennzoil when it's 2 for 1 at Advance Auto Parts in NY. At Ottawa prices you're looking at $35.00-$40.00. I have a lifetime oil change deal on my '99 GMC that I paid $370.00 for at Sunrise (Donnelly's). Since I changed to synthetic, I supply the oil and they do the labour, filter and lube. Costs me about $15.00 for the oil.

[bull77]

Quote, originally posted by Raven » My Vibe synthetic oil/filter changes cost me about $15.00. I buy my filters for $2.00 and get Mobil 1 or Pennzoil when it's 2 for 1 at Advance Auto Parts in NY. At Ottawa prices you're looking at $35.00-$40.00. I have a lifetime oil change deal on my '99 GMC that I paid $370.00 for at Sunrise (Donnelly's). Since I changed to synthetic, I supply the oil and they do the labour, filter and lube. Costs me about $15.00 for the oil.Donnelly's is where I got my Vibe I'll call them and see how much it would cost me for labour/filter/lubeThanks!!

[jake75]

Quote, originally posted by bull77 »i purchased a similar plan with my 06 --- provides 6 oil changes a year, I can't remember how much I paid though. I'm considering calling to cancel it since I want to move to syntheticMy dealer charges 89.95 for a full synthetic change --- if I choose to do it myself, how much is oil/filter for the vibe?I remain unconvinced that synthetic has any significant advantage over using Dino oil if you change the Dino every 3,000-4,000 miles. That said, seem like they should be happy to use instead synthetic that you provide. They are saving themselves the cost of 5 qts of Dino oil.

[Sublimewind]

Quote, originally posted by northvibe »oil filter for the vibe is 2.50-5 each. I sometimes find them 2 for 1 at fleetfarm, I only bought the pureone puralator though.You can get Pure Ones (or the normal ones)on amazon 2 for the price of one BTW..

[coldmm803]

Quote, originally posted by jake75 »I remain unconvinced that synthetic has any significant advantage over using Dino oil if you change the Dino every 3,000-4,000 miles. That said, seem like they should be happy to use instead synthetic that you provide. They are saving themselves the cost of 5 qts of Dino oil.I agree, since i've switched to synthetic i've noticed that the engine warms up much quicker and runs smoother. definatly worth the cost, especially for those of us that get cold weather. its takes about 1-2 miles for the engine to fully warm up (according to the gague) and pump out heat.i get mobile or castrol from walmart for $3-4 a qt iirc

[WaveAction]

wish they had that type of stuff up here..i'd definitly get a oil change club card..i've already changed my oil 3 times and im at about 13000 km

[KNINE]

I get free lifetime oil changes from my dealer (dino oil btw), and I still change my own oil, because I prefer synthetic.Try pouring a quart of dino oil, then a quart of synthetic on a cold winter day, and see which one flows better. I know which one I want in my crank case when I start my engine. Sorry T-Rex.

[scott_h]

I pay about $25 for 4 qts of Amsoil and $5-10 for a filter depending what one I get. I normally get the Napa Gold for about $6 because Napa is the most convenient. I've also used the Wix and Mobile1 filters.