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dlebuis 04-25-2025 06:42 AM

Just had my oil changed at Wildwood Tire on 44. It was about $60. Didn’t have to wait long and they were very nice.

Sgt Ed 04-25-2025 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Pugchief (Post 2426820)
Did a search on TOTV, did not see an answer:

Is there anywhere reputable around here (including nearby outside bubble) to get an oil change for under $50?

. At the price of oil these days, I do not think so. And it all depends on what vehicle you have and how many quarts or gallons it takes and then if you use synthetic or base oil. Both of my cars use synthetic and hold 9 quarts. The oil itself is more than $50. IMO and I'm a gear head, the best deal is WAL Mart. They have a very good selection of major brands and nobody even comes close dollar wise. I buy my oil off the shelf, go around and get a quality filter. Then go to their service dest and have them install what you just bought. They charge $29 for the service which is more than reasonable. I use the
WalMart on 466 before 301.

Sgt Ed 04-25-2025 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by justjim (Post 2426833)
The newer cars don’t need oil change ( usually) 8,000 miles or twice a year. My dealer charges less than $100 including tire rotation and the usual 20 point check. No, up charging or I won’t purchase there again and they know that. Sre is used so the dveral Threads on tire and oil changes you can check them out here on TOTV.

Geared here, 8000 miles on oil, no way, unless you want to buy engines. That figure is used so that you need a new engine the day after the warranty☺️ expires. Ask ANY mechanic!

Janie123 04-25-2025 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by blueash (Post 2426894)
Likely other options but here is Firestone regular oil / filter for 29.99. Didn't check for fine print

Get an Oil Change Near You | Firestone Complete Auto Care

Firestone has a $50 off synthetic oil change… instant $25 and a $25 digital rebate from Pennzoil.

Sgt Ed 04-25-2025 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2426847)
Worry first that you have an honest repair shop.

Toyota recommends we change our synthetic oil every 10,000 miles but since we plan to keep out car for at least 100,000 miles normally do it at 5000.

. Engine will no go 100000 miles with 10 k changes, guaranteed.

Sgt Ed 04-25-2025 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Postreader (Post 2426945)
I changed my oil. I bought a EWK 6L Oil Extractor Pump from Amazon for about $50 plus a quart of oil for small engines. I siphoned the oil from the engine by placing the tube down the dip stick opening to the bottom of the engine and giving it a pump to start the siphon. It is really easy to do.

And leaves all the gunk in. the oil pan. Just ask Mercedes Benz how that worked for them!!

Sgt Ed 04-25-2025 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by darkim (Post 2426949)
For future reference…I purchased a used ‘22 Toyota Highlander from Palm Coast Ford, in part of the negotiations they agreed to free lifetime oil changes.

Yes they will change the oil, but when the engine takes a dump do the fix or replace it, and guaranteed they will say the engine dump was NOT due to oil problems. They have lawyers, lots of em.

jrref 04-25-2025 07:12 AM

So, this post just proves how cost driven many are here in the Villages. Why would you want to risk shortening the life of you vehical by cheaping-out on one of the most important aspects of maintencence to save a couple of dollars?

But I heard a rumor that the new White Castle they are building in Claremont will have an express oil change drive through where they change your oil and clean the windows for $29.99, no tax, no fees, no contract. I think they use the used cooking oil instead of mobile-1 syntethic but who cares? $29.99!!!:crap2:

JRcorvette 04-25-2025 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Pugchief (Post 2426820)
Did a search on TOTV, did not see an answer:

Is there anywhere reputable around here (including nearby outside bubble) to get an oil change for under $50?

Check Leesburg there are several Quick Change places. No clue what they are charging these days.

Toymeister 04-25-2025 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 2426865)
Sorry, that $50 will not even cover the cost of full synthetic oil and a new filter.

You have not changed your oil in years, if ever. Walmart brand oil, super tech, full synthetic $19.97, fram oil filter ph7317 $4.24 amazon

MrFlorida 04-25-2025 08:11 AM

Walmart is the cheapest.

Pugchief 04-25-2025 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jrref (Post 2426973)
So, this post just proves how cost driven many are here in the Villages. Why would you want to risk shortening the life of you vehical by cheaping-out on one of the most important aspects of maintencence to save a couple of dollars?

As I stated upthread, the reason I asked was bc the last one UpNorth was $35, six months ago and I thought maybe the quotes I was getting were bc it's TV. No one one is suggesting "cheaping out"; OTOH an oil change is the most basic of automotive services so it seems that it shouldn't need to be excessively expensive. I guess YMMV.

Anyway, thanks for all the replies, especially the ones that weren't snarky.

PurePeach 04-25-2025 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Pugchief (Post 2426854)
Last oil change 6 months ago UpNorth was $35. So I guess I'm from Earth, maybe just not Florida, Earth.

All the threads I searched were more about oil change intervals, not cost.

I’m from Georgia, Earth and in metro Atlanta (Earth), oil changes were around $50, give or take a few $$ for my Mazda SUV.

jimbomaybe 04-25-2025 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgt Ed (Post 2426966)
. Engine will no go 100000 miles with 10 k changes, guaranteed.

I recently traded in a 2008 Honda with 110000 on the clock, changed the oil when the milage minder told me to , about 10000, burned no oil, started as it always had gas mileage the same as when new

HORNET 04-25-2025 03:08 PM

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