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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by schmegeggie
Better idea:
Pull the car out of your garage. Drive it to my house. Give me the keys. Let me change the oil. Say the alphabet backwards 3 times and tell me I can have it for $100 bucks cash.
Just change the oil! You can do it yourself with synthetic for that $20.
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Out of curiosity, where do you buy synthetic oil (that engine holds 6.5 quarts) for $20? The cheapest I've seen synthetic is at Walmarts on sale, 5 quarts of Mobil 1 for just under $20.00. Then of course you have the filter to purchase. Happy holidays!
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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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Why can't I find a deal like that? I hate you! Your oil is fine, don't give it a 2nd thought because its synthetic it won't break down that quick. I can't help but wonder why that guy even bought that car, I mean whats the point of getting a car and not EVER driving it enough to even make it to the 1st oil change!
Oh well good for you! By the way, I don't hate you.......I spoke from pure emotion and I apologise, I feel bad and very jeolous! Awww God!
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Jud Chapin
Out of curiosity, where do you buy synthetic oil (that engine holds 6.5 quarts) for $20? The cheapest I've seen synthetic is at Walmarts on sale, 5 quarts of Mobil 1 for just under $20.00. Then of course you have the filter to purchase. Happy holidays!
O.K., about $20!
Point is not to waste $ on an oil analysis on a car with less than 2k miles.
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by schmegeggie
O.K., about $20!
Point is not to waste $ on an oil analysis on a car with less than 2k miles.

Sorry, I just thought you had a place where synthetic is cheaper.
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Dirtbuster1
Take an oil sample and send it to an independent lab that test automotive oils. They can tell you if there is anything to be concerned about. Cost about 20 dollars.

Chances are you will be ok!

but we do 3-4 oil samples a week at $50.00 a pop $$$ well spent
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