how much is an oil change (5k, 10k, 15k?)

dyyuan · 12-05-2005, 06:26 PM

i've paid about $90 at dealership here in sf bay area for the 5k and 10k oil change...

what happened to the days of $20 oil changes???

is the price about right, and am i getting ripped off?

also, if anyone can tell me how much to expect on the 15k oil change.

thanks!

jayman · 12-05-2005, 06:30 PM

That sounds pretty steep. My 8,000km service was complimentary, but at the 16,000km service I brought my own oil. They deducted the cost of oil and it came to $18 Canadian.

My local Toyota dealer charges $28 Canadian for an oil change. That's using whatever bulk 5W-30 they have in the 250 gallon tote bin.

skruse · 12-05-2005, 06:47 PM

I change my own oil using Mobil 1. I purchase the oil for ca. $3.50 Liter ($3.50 • 4 = $14.00) plus new filter (ca. $4.00). Total cost: $18. The oil change is done correctly (not overfilled). The used oil and filter are recycled (Kragen Auto Supply) and the correct grade of oil is used.

As needed, I wash and wax the exterior and vacuum the interior and wipe all rubber gaskets with silicon preservative at the same time.

aaf709 · 12-05-2005, 06:53 PM

I paid about $52 each for 5,000 and 10,000 at a dealer (different dealer each time). If you went to an oil change place it would probably be cheaper, but the dealer rotated the tires as well.

AlphaTeam · 12-05-2005, 10:38 PM

Holy crap!!!

My dealer is $10 each for the life of the car.

Even the quick change places only rape you at $28. There is nothing THAT special about the Prius. I understand you are in Ca. but I'd be walking a little funny after how they bent you over man. They didn't even use lube.

galaxee · 12-05-2005, 10:40 PM

it will depend on the local market, but ouch! 90 is way high for an oil change and tire rotation.

tripp · 12-05-2005, 10:45 PM

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Originally posted by AlphaTeam@Dec 5 2005, 09:38 PM
I understand you are in Ca. but I'd be walking a little funny after how they bent you over man. They didn't even use lube.

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At least they 'lubed' the car. :P

hdrygas · 12-05-2005, 10:48 PM

I pay just under 45 (with tax) but supply my own oil. I shop around (by phone) and get the 4 pack at the lowest available price at the time.

BitShifter01 · 12-05-2005, 11:03 PM

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Originally posted by hdrygas@Dec 5 2005, 10:48 PM
I pay just under 45 (with tax) but supply my own oil. I shop around (by phone) and get the 4 pack at the lowest available price at the time.

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Wow! I pay 12.99 from Firestone. If you look online you can get the same discounted coupons that I do. http://www.couponpages.com/local/1999-08/fire-002.asp . I hate to say this, but you are all getting ripped

Granted, it's not mobil one but it's oil and it does the job.

sunnysandiegan · 12-06-2005, 02:01 AM

I don't even own my '06 Prius yet, but I want to know if I can buy my own Mobil 1 and have Firestone do the $12.99 oil change... Any ideas???

I just had the oil changed in my current car and it was $12.99 at Firestone. For that price, I assumed they use 'cheap' oil.

Is there really a big difference in types of oil?

I always thought DOING oil changes was the most important aspect, not necessarily WHAT oil was used. Please enlighten me before I buy the most expensive car I have ever owned.

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12-05-2005, 06:26 PM	#1
dyyuan Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 13 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	i've paid about $90 at dealership here in sf bay area for the 5k and 10k oil change... what happened to the days of $20 oil changes??? is the price about right, and am i getting ripped off? also, if anyone can tell me how much to expect on the 15k oil change. thanks!

12-05-2005, 06:30 PM	#2
jayman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Posts: 11,564 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: B Thanks: 35 Thanked 185 Times in 168 Posts Friends: 12	That sounds pretty steep. My 8,000km service was complimentary, but at the 16,000km service I brought my own oil. They deducted the cost of oil and it came to $18 Canadian. My local Toyota dealer charges $28 Canadian for an oil change. That's using whatever bulk 5W-30 they have in the 250 gallon tote bin.

12-05-2005, 06:47 PM	#3
skruse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Great Central Valley, Fresno, CA Posts: 1,206 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 2	I change my own oil using Mobil 1. I purchase the oil for ca. $3.50 Liter ($3.50 • 4 = $14.00) plus new filter (ca. $4.00). Total cost: $18. The oil change is done correctly (not overfilled). The used oil and filter are recycled (Kragen Auto Supply) and the correct grade of oil is used. As needed, I wash and wax the exterior and vacuum the interior and wipe all rubber gaskets with silicon preservative at the same time.

12-05-2005, 06:53 PM	#4
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,839 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I paid about $52 each for 5,000 and 10,000 at a dealer (different dealer each time). If you went to an oil change place it would probably be cheaper, but the dealer rotated the tires as well.

12-05-2005, 10:38 PM	#5
AlphaTeam Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 640 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Holy crap!!! My dealer is $10 each for the life of the car. Even the quick change places only rape you at $28. There is nothing THAT special about the Prius. I understand you are in Ca. but I'd be walking a little funny after how they bent you over man. They didn't even use lube.

12-05-2005, 10:40 PM	#6
galaxee resident lab rat Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: boilermaker territory Posts: 9,675 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 94 Times in 37 Posts Friends: 26	it will depend on the local market, but ouch! 90 is way high for an oil change and tire rotation.

12-05-2005, 10:48 PM	#8
hdrygas Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Olympia Wa Posts: 3,650 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	I pay just under 45 (with tax) but supply my own oil. I shop around (by phone) and get the 4 pack at the lowest available price at the time.

12-06-2005, 02:01 AM	#10
sunnysandiegan Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 248 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I don't even own my '06 Prius yet, but I want to know if I can buy my own Mobil 1 and have Firestone do the $12.99 oil change... Any ideas??? I just had the oil changed in my current car and it was $12.99 at Firestone. For that price, I assumed they use 'cheap' oil. Is there really a big difference in types of oil? I always thought DOING oil changes was the most important aspect, not necessarily WHAT oil was used. Please enlighten me before I buy the most expensive car I have ever owned.