Did I get ripped off?

brad34695 · 08-23-2007, 09:38 PM

I recently paid $70 for an oil change and rotation of tires on my '07. It was my first oil change, and I insisted the tech use Mobil I 5W-30. It seemed a bit high for me, but that was my first syntheic oil change, as my previous car was an old 90's clunker. I am due to have my oil changed again next week as I am about to hit 10,000 miles. I trust that mechanic I normally use but don't want to get ripped off, nor do I want to go to the dealership as I feel they are even worse crooks. I guess I don't need the tires rotated again until I hit 15,000 miles, which would reduce the bill closer to $50. Any advice??

Brad
Tampa Bay

bestmapman · 08-23-2007, 09:47 PM

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I recently paid $70 for an oil change and rotation of tires on my '07. It was my first oil change, and I insisted the tech use Mobil I 5W-30. It seemed a bit high for me, but that was my first syntheic oil change, as my previous car was an old 90's clunker. I am due to have my oil changed again next week as I am about to hit 10,000 miles. I trust that mechanic I normally use but don't want to get ripped off, nor do I want to go to the dealership as I feel they are even worse crooks. I guess I don't need the tires rotated again until I hit 15,000 miles, which would reduce the bill closer to $50. Any advice??

Brad
Tampa Bay
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My dealer gave me coupon book so the first several oil changes are free. I did have the tires rotated at 5000 mi. It cost $22.00

Godiva · 08-23-2007, 09:51 PM

I bring my own oil and only get charged labor. I only bring three and specify not to add any of their own, I'll top it off at home. That way I can be sure I won't be overfilled.

moolman · 08-23-2007, 09:57 PM

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I recently paid $70 for an oil change and rotation of tires on my '07. It was my first oil change, and I insisted the tech use Mobil I 5W-30. It seemed a bit high for me, but that was my first syntheic oil change, as my previous car was an old 90's clunker. I am due to have my oil changed again next week as I am about to hit 10,000 miles. I trust that mechanic I normally use but don't want to get ripped off, nor do I want to go to the dealership as I feel they are even worse crooks. I guess I don't need the tires rotated again until I hit 15,000 miles, which would reduce the bill closer to $50. Any advice??

Brad
Tampa Bay
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No, you did not get ripped off since you asked for Mobil 1 Synthetic. Of course there are ways to cut you costs such as going to a place that gives you free tire rotations. BTW If you want to use synthetic, don't use Mobil 1, just do a search online for the base stock they use. They use a base that really isn't synthetic.

brad34695 · 08-23-2007, 10:02 PM

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No, you did not get ripped off since you asked for Mobil 1 Synthetic. Of course there are ways to cut you costs such as going to a place that gives you free tire rotations. BTW If you want to use synthetic, don't use Mobil 1, just do a search online for the base stock they use. They use a base that really isn't synthetic.
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WOW! Thanks. I have heard read so many posts saying that Mobil I was the best to use. I want to use the best oil for MPG and general care of the ICE. Which oil do you recommend??

Brad

richard schumacher · 08-23-2007, 10:14 PM

Anything with the right API rating will be fine, if you change it on schedule. I use Mobil 1 but it's overkill.

galaxee · 08-23-2007, 10:35 PM

markup on mobil1 is pretty high. i bet a good chunk of that money was for the oil.

msirach · 08-23-2007, 10:45 PM

You were RIGHT to request Mobil 1. I use Amsoil which is expensive too. Pure synthetics are superior in lube qualities as well as life. I run the Amsoil with Amsoil filters for up to 36000 miles or 12 months. My Insight has 156000 miles and still does not use any oil between changes.

JimboK · 08-24-2007, 07:31 AM

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Of course there are ways to cut you costs such as going to a place that gives you free tire rotations. [/b]

Check with your local Goodyear dealer to see if they offer this. I was told recently by a Goodyear dealer that all Goodyear dealers are supposed to offer free rotation on Goodyear tires.

patsparks · 08-24-2007, 08:55 AM

To buy Mobil1 here in the supermarket costs $50 for 5 litres. The dealership probably charges that for 3.5 litres of Mobil1.

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08-23-2007, 09:38 PM	#1
brad34695 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tampa Bay Florida Posts: 95 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #1 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I recently paid $70 for an oil change and rotation of tires on my '07. It was my first oil change, and I insisted the tech use Mobil I 5W-30. It seemed a bit high for me, but that was my first syntheic oil change, as my previous car was an old 90's clunker. I am due to have my oil changed again next week as I am about to hit 10,000 miles. I trust that mechanic I normally use but don't want to get ripped off, nor do I want to go to the dealership as I feel they are even worse crooks. I guess I don't need the tires rotated again until I hit 15,000 miles, which would reduce the bill closer to $50. Any advice?? Brad Tampa Bay

08-23-2007, 09:51 PM	#3
Godiva AmeriKan Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 10,022 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #1 Nominated 3 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	I bring my own oil and only get charged labor. I only bring three and specify not to add any of their own, I'll top it off at home. That way I can be sure I won't be overfilled.

08-23-2007, 10:14 PM	#6
richard schumacher nacreous lacquer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,131 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Anything with the right API rating will be fine, if you change it on schedule. I use Mobil 1 but it's overkill.

08-23-2007, 10:35 PM	#7
galaxee running WOT until out of fuel Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central NC/ western WI Posts: 9,081 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 5 Times in 3 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 21	markup on mobil1 is pretty high. i bet a good chunk of that money was for the oil.

08-23-2007, 10:45 PM	#8
msirach Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 111 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	You were RIGHT to request Mobil 1. I use Amsoil which is expensive too. Pure synthetics are superior in lube qualities as well as life. I run the Amsoil with Amsoil filters for up to 36000 miles or 12 months. My Insight has 156000 miles and still does not use any oil between changes.

08-24-2007, 08:55 AM	#10
patsparks Uneducated bird-brain Aussie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 4,924 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 17	To buy Mobil1 here in the supermarket costs $50 for 5 litres. The dealership probably charges that for 3.5 litres of Mobil1.