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the Price of an Oil Change

Price 
Location 
Year 
Submitted by  
Description
$ 50
Nov 2008
Austin, TX
Chevrolet Cavalier
2003
Oil change with oil quality upgrade  more... close row
$ 75
Jan 2007
Akron, OH
0
Basic oil change with synthetic oil  more... close row
$ 35
Nov 2007
Moorpark, California
Toyota Corrola
2003
Oil change and free car wash  more... close row
$ 26
Oct 2008
San Diego, CA
Toyota Celica
1996
Oil change with manipulative mechanic  more... close row
$ 20
Apr 2008
Bellflower, California
Saturn L300
2003
Half price coupon for oil change  more... close row
$ 35
Aug 2007
Alameda, CA
Toyota Corolla
2000
Oil Change while you wait  more... close row
$ 53
Dec 2008
Eastern, Iowa
Chevy Impala
2004
Extra price worth it for good oil change  more... close row
$ 30
Mar 2008
waupaca, Wisconsin
dodge neon
2005
Oil change with advice for other services  more... close row

Description of service

I had an oil change done on my car, which included a change of oil, change of oil filter, change of air filter, and lubricated main joints and bearings. I also bought my tires from this mechanic, and he rotates the tires for free when I bring it in for an oil change as part of his service to those who buy tires from him.


Review of Service

Service was prompt and professional. My vehicle was taken in the garage immediately when I arrived and service was done right away, only took about 15 minutes. Mechanic noticed a couple other minor problems with vehicle that he made recommendations about free of charge.


Tips

I would recommend finding a reliable mechanic to use regularly for all repairs and also use that mechanic for minor things, like oil changes. I don't ever use "quick lube" places, they often hire mechanics who have little mechanical experience and can be unreliable. Inexperienced mechanics can over look simple tasks easier, like remembering to refill the motor oil after draining the old oil. Driving a vehicle this way will seize the motor in only a couple of miles, which causes hundreds of dollars worth of damage. Find a mechanic you trust and take your car there for everything, little or big.


$ 25
Mar 2008
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Ford Ranger
2002
I received a "while you wait" oil change  more... close row
$ 20
Feb 2008
Nashville TN
Chevy G-20 Van
1995
Great experience with oil change  more... close row
$ 30
Jan 2008
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ford/Escape
2002
Routine oil change at non-chain shop  more... close row
$ 15
Dec 2007
Amarillo, TX
This price included a basic oil change  more... close row
$ 32
Apr 2007
Alameda, CA
Toyota Corolla
2000
Drive Thru Oil Change  more... close row
$ 17
Dec 2007
Greenwood, IN
Hyundai Sonata
2005
Cheap oil change, disappointing service  more... close row
$ 38
Mar 2008
Farubault, MN
Pontiac Montanna
1998
Oil change while you stay in the car  more... close row
$ 19
Mar 2008
Garland, TX
Fast and cheap oil change  more... close row
$ 40
Mar 2008
Cedar Rapids, IA
Incomplete Oil Change and Service  more... close row