How much do you pay for oil change

amother

OP ↓

Tue, Jan 23 2024, 8:56 pm

I just had real sticker shock at the mechanic today.

Went for a routine oil change for my minivan. Put in synthetic oil.

Total bill was $86.22

I’m pretty sure I was paying around $60 not that long ago.

Is this the regular rate now? Was I overcharged?

For those interested, the breakdown was:
52.73 for the oil
20.00 for labor
3.99 waste oil disposal fee
7.50 new oil filter
8.13 shop supplies
-10 coupon discount
+tax

amother

Latte

Tue, Jan 23 2024, 9:22 pm

That's on the higher end but not crazy. My last oil change was $75+tax from one of the mobile companies. I think synthetic would've cost more

amother

Apple

Tue, Jan 23 2024, 9:25 pm

Mines about the same at express oil and lube. Great service and price is comparable

08701mom

Tue, Jan 23 2024, 9:41 pm

Got one yesterday $96 higher end car so maybe that’s why it was more (Range Rover)

amother

Maple

Tue, Jan 23 2024, 9:43 pm

Yes same. Synthetic oil costs more but lasts longer. We buy the oil ourselves and it's cheaper that way.

amother

Sand

Tue, Jan 23 2024, 9:57 pm

I pay about that for Smooth mobile oil and they come to my house and do it while I sit inside . I think I paid $90 for my van last but I could be off a few dollars

amother

↑ OP ↓

Tue, Jan 23 2024, 10:14 pm

Okay thanks all.

I guess I just don’t remember how much I usually pay.

Glad I wasn’t ripped off, as I tried out a new place.

amother

Sienna

Tue, Jan 23 2024, 10:31 pm

Luber recently - early december - charged me 80 plus tax (85.30) and they come to the house!

stillnewlywed

Tue, Jan 23 2024, 10:53 pm

Smooth oil charges $90 but they come to you so it's definitely worth the extra few dollars

amother

↑ OP ↓

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 4:09 pm

Update: So I needed another oil change. Went with Smooth Mobile Oil that was recommended here and the total came out to $107! Synthetic oil change for an Odyssey.

It was definitely convenient, but it was definitely a few dollars more than I want to spend...

Where do you get oil changes, how much do you pay? And how quick does it take?

Cheiny ↓

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 4:10 pm

amother OP wrote:

You got ripped off. I’m sure this wasn’t a frum mechanic, was it? We pay a lot less for our SUV’s.

amother

Pistachio ↓

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 4:32 pm

amother OP wrote:

We go to the one on 2nd street. Quick lube? They have fair prices and the 7th is free.

amother

NeonGreen

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 4:41 pm

there is a place on the 88 by the car dealerships that advertise 35 for synthetic just saw it today

amother

↑ OP ↓

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 5:22 pm

Cheiny wrote:

You got ripped off. I’m sure this wasn’t a frum mechanic, was it? We pay a lot less for our SUV’s.

This shop recently was bought by a frum jew. He then tried telling me my tires were no good and I shouldn't even be driving like that and the shop can replace them all right now.

Called my husband and he said no way. And he checked my tires later and they were totally fine. Worn somewhat but no way do they need to get replaced asap.

Needless to say, never going back there even though location is so convenient for me.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 5:23 pm

Thanks for the recommendations.
Will try one of them next time.

↑ Cheiny

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 5:24 pm

amother OP wrote:

Are you sure your tires are in fact good? My relative didn’t realize a couple of her tires were almost bald and she had a bad accident…

amother

↑ OP

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 5:30 pm

Cheiny wrote:

Are you sure your tires are in fact good? My relative didn’t realize a couple of her tires were almost bald and she had a bad accident…

Yes. Thanks for checking. Treads are still pretty deep.

amother

RosePink

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 7:57 pm

Qualicare is $62 plus tax came about to low 70s. They were the cheapest of the ones I priced around - express, smooth, Luber. Also they’re open really late which could be helpful for ppl. I ended up going when I took my ds to the dr and it was a great outing for him (and I had to kill time lol).
I was tempted to spend a few more dollars and have someone come to me but this time this worked out well.

ETA also a sienna, synthetic oil.

amother

Crimson

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 8:39 pm

Cheapest place in lakewood for oil change is priority automall!!!! Great customer service and atmosphere..