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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2011 11:01:01 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse How much did you pay for your last commercial oil change? I change the oil myself / a friend helps me Free / included in a service contract Less than $15 $15 to $30 $30 to $50 $50 to $100 More than $100 No oil change required / no vehicle Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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How much did you pay for your last commercial oil change?
I change the oil myself / a friend helps me
Free / included in a service contract
Less than $15
$15 to $30
$30 to $50
$50 to $100
More than $100
No oil change required / no vehicle

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FlowJo Rookie Author Quad Cities Posts:35 Points:6,170 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 9:57:29 PM Ignore FlowJo Report Abuse if you have the stuff to do it, it's hard to beat the price of do-it-yourself.
MO613 Rookie Author Gary Posts:47 Points:240,050 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 9:24:59 PM Ignore MO613 Report Abuse Do it myself. Usually cost around 20 to 25 for my truck.
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,166 Points:1,781,530 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 8:08:09 PM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse Do it myself.
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:6,097 Points:1,838,385 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 7:19:17 PM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse $20 with tax
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:6,097 Points:1,838,385 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 7:18:53 PM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse $20
empowered2 Rookie Author Maryland Posts:2 Points:7,640 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 6:40:20 PM Ignore empowered2 Report Abuse My husband changes it for us - for just the cost of the oil and filter, probably about $25.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,254 Points:2,578,705 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 5:50:05 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse Free / included in a service contract
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,582 Points:1,837,985 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 5:44:35 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Going up to change out the oil!
GasHunterIA All-Star Author Iowa Posts:843 Points:506,715 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 4:37:30 PM Ignore GasHunterIA Report Abuse I do an oil change once a year at the nearest cheap place under $20. The rest of the year I just check the oil level and add more if necessary. As I check the oil level, if the color is really black thats the time to change.
billskol Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:2 Points:140 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 4:05:51 PM Ignore billskol Report Abuse about $35 includes new air filter [Edited by: billskol at 2/26/2011 5:07:29 PM EST]
toyotaguy1962 Rookie Author Texas Posts:1 Points:1,750 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 2:54:24 PM Ignore toyotaguy1962 Report Abuse I CHANGE THE OIL MYSELF AT WORK, PARTS COST $18.00. AT THE SAME TIME I LOOK MY CAR OVER FOR OTHER PROBLEMS.
kellie4513 Rookie Author Knoxville Posts:3 Points:540 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 2:28:54 PM Ignore kellie4513 Report Abuse I paid $29.95 for a Synthetic Blend oil change and tire rotation.
Dumplinky Rookie Author Kentucky Posts:49 Points:4,665 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 1:43:19 PM Ignore Dumplinky Report Abuse not for sure
DesertBuddie Rookie Author North Carolina Posts:7 Points:380 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 1:00:12 PM Ignore DesertBuddie Report Abuse Less than $15 due to age of vehicle
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:6,097 Points:1,838,385 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 12:59:56 PM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse $20
SuperMoto Champion Author Connecticut Posts:1,026 Points:1,600,490 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 12:42:17 PM Ignore SuperMoto Report Abuse I do it myself and most all other car maintenance; brakes, tune ups, etc.
VGBNC Rookie Author North Carolina Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 11:58:36 AM Ignore VGBNC Report Abuse I go the dealership where I purchased my car. they are quick, reliable, and trustworthy. I know that I can count on Strider Buick in Asheboro,NC. They know what they are doing and treat their customers extremely well.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,664 Points:2,227,245 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 11:11:14 AM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse $30 to $50
driver169 Champion Author New York Posts:12,275 Points:2,588,490 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 10:49:02 AM Ignore driver169 Report Abuse Wow ... a couple hundred people on here paid in excess of $100 for an OIL CHANGE??? Another couple THOUSAND people paid $50 to $100 for an oil change!!! How 'bout all you people move to my town and I'll open a Jiffy Lube JUST for you 2,200 people.
neptune2008 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,711 Points:1,697,200 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 10:26:12 AM Ignore neptune2008 Report Abuse with coupon, of course...
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,931 Points:2,388,285 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 9:58:10 AM Ignore chui Report Abuse $ 19.00
aircrew90 Rookie Author Virginia Posts:1 Points:475 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 9:44:46 AM Ignore aircrew90 Report Abuse Way too much!! I went to Kramer tire on Laskin and they did overcharge me for the little work they did! They charged me over 80 dollars for a Expedition.
Pspeed Champion Author Baltimore Posts:7,277 Points:955,520 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 9:28:14 AM Ignore Pspeed Report Abuse What? I thought this was the Cheese Network!
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 8:47:30 AM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse i don't do commercial
funchords Sophomore Author Massachusetts Posts:170 Points:404,675 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 8:45:43 AM Ignore funchords Report Abuse $24 out the door. I used a coupon that I got online from the Monro Muffler website -- it's probably still available there, if you have a Monro near you...
MacDad614 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,083 Points:1,199,430 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 8:31:47 AM Ignore MacDad614 Report Abuse When I bought my LeSabre in 2003, I received a laminated card good for free oil changes. But, why would I drive more than 60 miles (round trip) to get my oil changed? I do it myself - as I have always done. At first, the cost was $9 for the oil and a filter. This last change was $32 for synthetic oil and a GOOD filter (not that I ever had a problem with the cheaper orange filter). If I do the oil change, I know the filter was tightened properly and the drain plug was tightened sufficiently. Too many people working by the hour don't care whether things are done correctly. Leaving Salt Lake City one summer, I stopped for gas before crossing mountains. The guy who checked my radiator took off the cap, releasing pressure. It was warm but not hot since we had just been visiting the Lake and swatting the salt flies. I cautioned him about putting the cap on correctly. Half way up the mountain, we were stopped on the side of the road waiting for the engine and coolant to cool enough to add more water - from a small creek on the side of the road. Trust yourself!
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,698 Points:2,745,475 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 8:20:15 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse $30 at Honda dealer
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,848 Points:2,498,340 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 8:13:47 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse $30 to $50.
shawneeriverjam Rookie Author Colorado Springs Posts:65 Points:35,375 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 7:59:55 AM Ignore shawneeriverjam Report Abuse about $25 I did it myself, it's a great way to make sure it's done right, and I can check my vehicle out completely. I don't trust shops anymore
g747 Champion Author Mobile Posts:4,682 Points:961,370 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 7:47:18 AM Ignore g747 Report Abuse $28u.s.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,146 Points:2,732,530 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 7:33:50 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse about $40
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:6,097 Points:1,838,385 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 6:07:31 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse $20 with tax
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:6,097 Points:1,838,385 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 6:01:44 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse $20
less92 Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:6 Points:5,945 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 2:27:11 AM Ignore less92 Report Abuse $28
xMADMAGx Rookie Author Missouri Posts:25 Points:3,400 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 1:53:12 AM Ignore xMADMAGx Report Abuse As I am currently an apartment dweller, I do not have the facility to change my own oil...but I have found that buying my own oil and filter leads to a substantial discount at some places. Also, when I lived in a house and used to have an older high-mileage vehicle that needed everything topped off I still found that the cost advantage of changing your own oil shrinks by the time the shop adds power steering fluid, transmission fluid, and coolant. Finally, with student discounts, providing my own oil, and utilizing their weekly ad, I was once able to get an oil change at Jiffy Lube for a whopping $3.50( + oil and filter of course).
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,860,855 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 1:21:49 AM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse did it myself.
DianaRTX Rookie Author Houston Posts:1 Points:225 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2011 9:46:50 PM Ignore DianaRTX Report Abuse I go to Walmart I pay 30 dollars and its faster and while doing the oil change i shop
john1129 Rookie Author Florida Posts:4 Points:4,665 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2011 8:58:56 PM Ignore john1129 Report Abuse I change my oil myself
rjoeh Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,207 Points:2,497,165 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2011 8:47:41 PM Ignore rjoeh Report Abuse I do my own oil changes with a synthetic oil and premium filter. With 300,000+ miles so far, that speaks volumes to me on the benefits of good and regular maintenance.
MetroSexual Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:3,004 Points:316,380 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2011 8:15:33 PM Ignore MetroSexual Report Abuse Unless you own a weird little foreign car, an oil change is one of the easiest maintenance jobs to perform. It might take about 15 minutes to do, and you aren't throwing away your hard-earned dollars paying for over-priced mechanics. Most Pep Boys, among other auto parts places, will take your used oil and filters for free. So will recycling centers. And don't forget to use top-of-the-line oil and filters. Since you save money on the labor, you can easily afford them.
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,582 Points:1,837,985 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2011 7:24:26 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Waste of time!
deeway Sophomore Author Florida Posts:136 Points:108,420 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2011 6:46:07 PM Ignore deeway Report Abuse When I recently purchased my Toyota Highlander, received 5 free services to be done each 5000 miles.
classylady60 Rookie Author Arkansas Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2011 6:39:45 PM Ignore classylady60 Report Abuse I've not had to opportunity of learning how to change oil in my car. So taking a class would be wonderful. The prices in our time is so uncomfortable. Being self sufficient can be beneficial don't you think?
paulydel Champion Author Delaware Posts:8,893 Points:858,100 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2011 5:54:08 PM Ignore paulydel Report Abuse I usually change it myself but about once a year I will take it in for a once over
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:6,097 Points:1,838,385 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2011 5:25:51 PM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse $20 with tax
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:6,097 Points:1,838,385 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2011 5:15:43 PM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse $20
Terdburner Champion Author Idaho Posts:5,398 Points:167,530 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2011 3:44:12 PM Ignore Terdburner Report Abuse It's amazing how much you can get out of poop.
WILDINDIANMO Rookie Author St. Louis Posts:62 Points:659,600 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2011 3:38:15 PM Ignore WILDINDIANMO Report Abuse CHANGE OIL MYSELF AROUND $16
Gunfight Rookie Author New Orleans Posts:40 Points:17,120 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2011 3:28:58 PM Ignore Gunfight Report Abuse Diesel is more to begin with, so it needed It's own category. It's skewing the stats.
Rocksnobster Champion Author Albany Posts:12,911 Points:213,790 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2011 3:27:43 PM Ignore Rocksnobster Report Abuse I pay for my TV commercials through my cable bill. They don't cost anything if you only get broadcast television. And what I spent was more than spare change. And it certainly wasn't oily!
JDStraw Rookie Author Jacksonville Posts:7 Points:2,540 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2011 2:46:20 PM Ignore JDStraw Report Abuse $18.99 plus the taxes and disposal fee AND the "rag" fees that they call "supplies."
Toyotatrollop Champion Author Baltimore Posts:7,596 Points:854,100 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2011 2:32:12 PM Ignore Toyotatrollop Report Abuse No oil change required. I just drive it 'til it won't go no more. Than I push it into the harbor and get another one.