[Captainpd]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

I went to a dealership that sells/services my SUV.
Had the oil/filter changed and my engine takes 6 qtrs. and 4oz. of synthetic oil.

Dealership change me for 7 quarts, not in bulk, by the qt. bottles.
That means they kept 28oz. and charged me, 32oz. (1qt.)
32oz. - 4oz. = 28oz.

All time cheapest person I have ever read. I can't believe that you would put this thought on a post. Oil isn't sold by the ounce ANYWHERE. JMHO

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by Heytubes

Just be glad you don’t have to pay big bucks for a Mercedes oil change.

My Mercedes is a diesel. It takes 9 quarts of oil. Oil changes are $150.00. It's worth it.....

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by Garywt

Where does it say took regular oil? There are places that offer a blend though.

Poster said that they charged for 6 qrtrs and 4 ounces of synthetic oil. Not clear.

[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

I just paid $49.95 for my vehicle 4.4 quarts my 2013 Toyota doesn’t leak or burn oil never need to add oil change oil every 10,000 miles.
Flat charge billing if my vehicle was SUV/truck $59.95 for Synthetic.

Originally Posted by Scbang

Where did you get it done that cheap?

DeLuca April specials... click here

[jarodrig]

Originally Posted by Ecuadog

DeLuca April specials... click here

States “for Toyota vehicle only”

[Bertram00]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

I went to a dealership that sells/services my SUV.
Had the oil/filter changed and my engine takes 6 qtrs. and 4oz. of synthetic oil.

Dealership change me for 7 quarts, not in bulk, by the qt. bottles.
That means they kept 28oz. and charged me, 32oz. (1qt.)
32oz. - 4oz. = 28oz.

You're willing to pay dealership price for an oil change but are worried about how many quarts you pay for ❓😵*💫😵*💫😵*💫

[OhioBuckeye]

Yep, any kind of car you get they’re going to get you somewhere. My car takes 5 qt. 8 oz. the only thing is I always change my oil & Oil Filter myself for about $25. Yes dealerships make hugh profits to pay employees, & the dealership. I worked at an auto plant for 38 yrs. & changed probably as much oil as any single employee does in a day & maybe more. It’s only going to get worse even if you own a combustion car or a EV. You know Russia & Arabia are going to cut the U. S. by another million barrels of oil. They predict gas prices will go to $5. a gal. by summer. Sorry, but economy is going thru the roof!

[tuccillo]

Yep. Also, many cars have "maintenance minders" for oil changes. These are essentially multiple regressions of various engine parameters against oil analyses (done by the manufacturer) to determine when the oil needs to be changed. One can also send an actual oil sample off to a lab for an oil analysis to try to better define when the oil needs to be changed plus information on the general health of the engine. Blackstone Labs is a popular choice. Basically the big things to look at are TBN (ability of the oil to neutralize the byproducts of combustion) and viscosity. Typically, I change the oil myself when it gets to about 30% of oil life remaining on the maintenance minder.

Originally Posted by Bill14564

And yet... for newer vehicles 10K or 365 days is the recommendation. I followed that recommendation for my previous vehicles which I traded in at 160K-200K miles. (16-20 oil changes).

[Robbb]

Originally Posted by Captainpd

All time cheapest person I have ever read. I can't believe that you would put this thought on a post. Oil isn't sold by the ounce ANYWHERE. JMHO

This is not a criticism of anyone, but what a blessed life we live. Much of the world is in armed conflict, the rest is starving, and we are worried about 28 oz of missing oil. This has to be the definition of a first world problem.

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by jimkerr

They don’t use bottles. Have you never seen how they change and refill your oil?

This dealership claimed they use bottles, which I also find hard to believe.

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Sometimes, I will pull out the dipstick to see if the oil looks new and that the level is correct.

First thing I did when I got home.

Originally Posted by JRcorvette

I would just got to a quick change oil place and not to the dealership if it was just for an oil change. Save a lot of money.

Yes your right.
I got a coupon in the mail so I thought I'd use a dealership.

Originally Posted by MrFlorida

The trouble with letting others change your oil is that you really don't know what they are putting in your car, they may not even change your oil filter, how would most people know ?

Your also right and it goes for a lot of other things we have to put our trust into.

[mark100]

They should have given you remaining amount. Our dealer does. I bring the oil they are to use. And I specify the 4 oz.

[olgeezer]

Sounds like Jenkins dealership to me

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by mark100

They should have given you remaining amount. Our dealer does. I bring the oil they are to use. And I specify the 4 oz.

Now when I change my own oil, I don't worry about the 4 ounces, I just pour in 6 quarts.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by mark100

They should have given you remaining amount. Our dealer does. I bring the oil they are to use. And I specify the 4 oz.

When you got out for Breakfast, do you bring your own eggs?

[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by jarodrig

States “for Toyota vehicle only”

That's correct. Keefelane66 referred to his 2013 Toyota.