[Z06] How much for oil change?
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From: Santa Monica CA
How much for oil change?
hi,
I called the dealer for a oil change and he told me for corvettes it is
around $70. Is this how much you guys pay? He said they need to put Mobil 1 Sentatic oil to keep the warranty. Any one recommend a good place in LA?
I called the dealer for a oil change and he told me for corvettes it is
around $70. Is this how much you guys pay? He said they need to put Mobil 1 Sentatic oil to keep the warranty. Any one recommend a good place in LA?
Burning Brakes
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Re: How much for oil change? (zak)
Sorry, can't recommend anywhere in LA. But, down here in OC, at Corvette Mike's in Anaheim, I pay $40. Not bad for the technically challenged like me who would never dare do it themselves. Besides, it gives me the opportunity to go to their showroom and look at all the cool mods I want. :D :D
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From: RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA CA
Re: How much for oil change? (zak)
GO DOWN TO THE LOCAL TARGET STORE AND BY FIVE QUARTS OF MOBIL ONE FOR $4.50 EACH AND THEN PICK UP A FRAM OIL FILTER AT PEP BOYS FOR $2.00 AND GO HOME AND GET UNDER THE CAR...THAT EASY.....$70 DOLLARS IS CRAZY........ :U
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Re: How much for oil change? (VETMARC)
GO DOWN TO THE LOCAL TARGET STORE AND BY FIVE QUARTS OF MOBIL ONE FOR $4.50 EACH AND THEN PICK UP A FRAM OIL FILTER AT PEP BOYS FOR $2.00 AND GO HOME AND GET UNDER THE CAR...THAT EASY.....$70 DOLLARS IS CRAZY........ :U
[Modified by ScottZ, 10:55 PM 1/9/2004]
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Re: How much for oil change? (Pete99SS)
Get a floor jack... jack up the rear... do it yourself. Go down to the auto store and pick up 7 quarts of Mobil 1 5w-30 and an AC Delco filter and do it yourself. You'll spend 40 bucks and have the satisfaction of knowing it has the right amount of the right oil. :steering:
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Re: How much for oil change? (ScottZ)
GO DOWN TO THE LOCAL TARGET STORE AND BY FIVE QUARTS OF MOBIL ONE FOR $4.50 EACH AND THEN PICK UP A FRAM OIL FILTER AT PEP BOYS FOR $2.00 AND GO HOME AND GET UNDER THE CAR...THAT EASY.....$70 DOLLARS IS CRAZY........ :U
5 quarts?!?!?!?!?! Yeah if you want to run a quart and a half low. It takes 6.5 quarts exactly. Get seven and use the extra half quart to keep it at proper level until your next change
[Modified by ScottZ, 10:55 PM 1/9/2004]
5 quarts?!?!?!?!?! Yeah if you want to run a quart and a half low. It takes 6.5 quarts exactly. Get seven and use the extra half quart to keep it at proper level until your next change
[Modified by ScottZ, 10:55 PM 1/9/2004]
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Re: How much for oil change? (VETMARC)
GO DOWN TO THE LOCAL TARGET STORE AND BY FIVE QUARTS OF MOBIL ONE FOR $4.50 EACH AND THEN PICK UP A FRAM OIL FILTER AT PEP BOYS FOR $2.00 AND GO HOME AND GET UNDER THE CAR...THAT EASY.....$70 DOLLARS IS CRAZY........ :U
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From: Oklahoma City OK
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Re: How much for oil change?
Seven quarts of Mobil One 5W-30 fully synthetic oil ($25 at Wal-mart) and a Mobil One, Wix or AC Delco filter ($6-$10 anywhere) and change it yourself.
DO NOT use a Fram filter. Fram is the worst filter on the market. I have cut apart hundreds of oil filters and to say that Fram is a 'poor' filter is an understatement.
DO NOT use a Fram filter. Fram is the worst filter on the market. I have cut apart hundreds of oil filters and to say that Fram is a 'poor' filter is an understatement.
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Re: How much for oil change? (zak)
Mine don't cost me anything (for now). My local dealer gave me three free oil change coupons and they do a competent job of changing oil.
After that, given the quality of work they do (I watch them), I'll be happy to pay their $65 fee. My free time is worth more than the amount of time it would take to change my own oil, even though I don't mind doing the task. :cheers:
After that, given the quality of work they do (I watch them), I'll be happy to pay their $65 fee. My free time is worth more than the amount of time it would take to change my own oil, even though I don't mind doing the task. :cheers:
