Prices on oil changes at dealer or mechanic shop

[GmanGM]

Those of you who don’t change your own oil what does a oil and filter change cost at local shop or dealership?just wondering out of curiosity.

Sorry, I know this reply violates the 1st line of your post, but folks buy the oil and still pay $65 to some else?, folks pay $100+ (and some are only getting synth blend or that?) I get full synthetic on sale and a filter for under $30 and DIY ensures its done right vs some horror stories you hear at some dealers, lube shops and independents.
To each there own but even with the protection cover removal added to the job (five extra minutes with a torx bit and drill driver), its not a hard one and one the few you can do yourself now adays. It also gives you the opportunity to personally see how other parts of the vehicle are looking too (vs no feedback or limited feedback from a minimum wage lube jockey). I realize some cant do this, but for those that want to try I encourage you. Plenty of you-tube vids if needed. (someone was going to post this-lol)

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[JTBII]

Those of you who don’t change your own oil what does a oil and filter change cost at local shop or dealership?just wondering out of curiosity.

My dealer charges $82 for oil change, tire rotation and multi-point inspection. I now do my own oil changes and rotations. But my dealer has been excellent to work with.

 

[Merrick]

I've got free oil changes until 75k miles, otherwise it would be around $96 for oil change, tire rotation and whatever other checks they do at the dealer. I get it done every 5k miles.

Just a question. You’ve pre purchased oil changes (you call them “free”) from your dealership and they allow you to take them every 5K miles?

 

[Automan21]

$37
6 pack of oil and one filter if I do it myself. Jiffy lube by me charges like $50

 

[sajohnson]

In our area, a full synthetic oil change runs about $65 to $125, with ~$80-$90 being pretty typical.

I realize the OP didn't ask this, but my DIY full synthetic oil changes cost about $23, incl. a Motorcraft filter. The savings are nice, and as was mentioned above, I know the job was done correctly. Also, it's an opportunity to do an inspection.

The oil changes are a bit more involved due to R&R of the skid plate, and of course the used oil and filters must be recycled.

It would be easier if I used our 2 post lift but I don't, for two reasons: 1) we have an RV blocking it (and it's a bit of a production to move it) and 2) I don't have an oil drain tank. We don't put many miles on the Badlands so with just one oil change a year I use a floor jack and stands, along with a large diameter 15 quart drain pan.

 

[sajohnson]

We pay 69 dollars at our local ford dealership. Thats just an oil change. I dont rotate tires. What i find interesting is the wide differences at various Ford dealerships. You would think it would be the same. Our local Walmart charges 29 dollars but since iam still under warranty I go to the delership.

Warranty or no, it's a good idea to avoid Walmart, Jiffy Lube, etc. Too many horror stories.

I'd guess that the differences between dealerships are due to the fact that they are independent businesses. If they were all owned by Ford, they probably would all be close in price, with regional variations.

You may know this, but there is no need to use Motorcraft oil and/or filters, and no need to have work done at the dealership to maintain warranty coverage.

 

[grandpopa'sMPGs]

I get life time free oil and filter change every 7500 miles. I don't rotate tires except when I am traveling down the road. Front tires wear out first, buy 2 then the rears, buy 2.

 

[MavTed]

I was quoted $130 by my local dealer (where I bought my Maverick) for full oil/filter change, tire rotation, multipoint inspection with a recommendation of every 5000 or 7500 miles service. The first service is free. They said at 20K miles the cost would be $250 for adding cabin and engine air filter changes. I was charged $250 at an Audi dealer for the basic service, which is one reason why I now own a Maverick.

 

[Timothyd]

Those of you who don’t change your own oil what does a oil and filter change cost at local shop or dealership?just wondering out of curiosity.

I "payed" I think about $120 but I used Ford points and got full synthetic at the dealer.

 

[Chops]

I paid $89 at my dealership for 7qts Motorcraft full synthetic & the Motorcraft filter and did it myself.

I think the DIY folks like me spend more than what the dealers charge when all said & done. Tools, ramps, chocks, etc etc.

I used “Jiffy Lubes” for decades - much easier & cheaper than DIY

 

[CajunMick]

Often get coupons from either dealer or Ford. But most imply using blend oil. I pay extra for full syn.​

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Next oil change will bring 6 qts Quaker State full syn. Recent sample of both blend and full syn reveals low viscosity and shearing. Not so sure what dealer bulk oil is. They say it’s Motorcraft .​

 

[Tim d]

Warranty or no, it's a good idea to avoid Walmart, Jiffy Lube, etc. Too many horror stories.

I'd guess that the differences between dealerships are due to the fact that they are independent businesses. If they were all owned by Ford, they probably would all be close in price, with regional variations.

You may know this, but there is no need to use Motorcraft oil and/or filters, and no need to have work done at the dealership to maintain warranty coverage.

Good points, thank you for your response. I have been lucky with Walmart, been using them for over 30 years and no problems yet.it wasn't that long ago mufflerman did oil changes for 9.88. The oil and filter alone cost more!

 

[sajohnson]

Good points, thank you for your response. I have been lucky with Walmart, been using them for over 30 years and no problems yet.it wasn't that long ago mufflerman did oil changes for 9.88. The oil and filter alone cost more!

Sounds good.

Everyone has different experiences, and there are exceptions to most 'rules'.

It's certainly possible for any given Walmart (or Jiffy Lube, etc.) to have good people working there -- and in some cases, for those employees to stay there for decades. Unlikely, but possible.

Of course plenty of people use Walmart, etc., without trouble, but it's safe to say that -- generally speaking -- a person is more likely to have a bad experience at Walmart than at a local independent shop, because Walmart and the 'quick lube' places pay very low wages, tend to attract inexperienced people, and have high turnover. They also seem to not invest much into training.

So basically, while it's not a sure thing, a person has a better chance of having a trouble-free experience when going to a local shop with a good reputation -- especially if there is anything out of the ordinary, like (in our case) a skid plate that must be removed and replaced, using proper torque on the hardware.

 

[Tim d]

Sounds good.

Everyone has different experiences, and there are exceptions to most 'rules'.

It's certainly possible for any given Walmart (or Jiffy Lube, etc.) to have good people working there -- and in some cases, for those employees to stay there for decades. Unlikely, but possible.

Of course plenty of people use Walmart, etc., without trouble, but it's safe to say that -- generally speaking -- a person is more likely to have a bad experience at Walmart than at a local independent shop, because Walmart and the 'quick lube' places pay very low wages, tend to attract inexperienced people, and have high turnover. They also seem to not invest much into training.

So basically, while it's not a sure thing, a person has a better chance of having a trouble-free experience when going to a local shop with a good reputation -- especially if there is anything out of the ordinary, like (in our case) a skid plate that must be removed and replaced, using proper torque on the hardware.

You are correct, but we are talking oil changes here, pretty basic stuff.

 

[sajohnson]

You are correct, but we are talking oil changes here, pretty basic stuff.

Agreed.

Still, it's amazing how often:

* Drain plugs are not replaced
* Drain plugs are left finger tight and fall out
* Drain plugs are cross-threaded or over-tightened
* The wrong grade and/or viscosity oil is used
* An incorrect amount of oil is added
* An oil filter is over or under tightened

It's probably rare that a torque wrench is used.

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