Oil change fee
02-07-2012, 02:22 AM
#31
My local dealer (Inskip Porsche in RI) charged me a bit over $200.
I was curious about those oil filter conversion kits for sale on places like Flat 6 - what exactly do they do? Do they allow you to use a regular screw-on oil filter vs. the cartridge type of filter? Any downsides to this? Is this a common mod - something I should consider? I was thinking of doing my own oil changes this summer, and if this makes life easier I will definately consider getting one.
Thanks for any info on this!
I was curious about those oil filter conversion kits for sale on places like Flat 6 - what exactly do they do? Do they allow you to use a regular screw-on oil filter vs. the cartridge type of filter? Any downsides to this? Is this a common mod - something I should consider? I was thinking of doing my own oil changes this summer, and if this makes life easier I will definately consider getting one.
Thanks for any info on this!
02-07-2012, 07:48 PM
#32
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Ok, end of the day the car needed an 8-year tune up, including spark plugs, oil change/filter, air/cabin filters, etc. Price of (only) oil plus filter was $132, not including labor. New battery ran $125. Neither of those seem excessive to me; assuming the oil change is 45 minutes to an hour, at $135/hour, the price of doing it myself is less than half, but not absurd by any call to have them do it. Price of keeping all my presets for battery change....priceless.
Total labor was more than parts, which has to be assumed, but at the end of the day I'm quite satisfied. They also complemented my car's insides (engine, not interior that is) as being, "in great shape." That's worth the price of admission, but I'd bet they say that to all the guys....
Total labor was more than parts, which has to be assumed, but at the end of the day I'm quite satisfied. They also complemented my car's insides (engine, not interior that is) as being, "in great shape." That's worth the price of admission, but I'd bet they say that to all the guys....
02-08-2012, 12:07 AM
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Wow, you come out swinging, eh? Take it easy and consider that if the lowest paid guy at your local place isn't doing your oil changes, you're probably paying too much. This isn't rocket science, it's just letting some oil drain out of an engine.
02-08-2012, 12:33 AM
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Only when responding to self-proclaimed internet "experts" who don't know what they're posting about.
Since you just don't get it, let me spell it out for you. My local place has only two guys, both of them well trained, experienced professionals. There is no one else. If your place has a bunch of paid flunkies on staff, maybe you're the one who is paying too much.
Take it easy and consider that if the lowest paid guy at your local place isn't doing your oil changes, you're probably paying too much. This isn't rocket science, it's just letting some oil drain out of an engine.
02-08-2012, 04:01 PM
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Hey Kr3678 , take it easy .I am sure Tooloud10 dint mean it thay way . if you go to dealer its usally young and inexperiance guy doing the oil change and tire rotation, changing wipers etc .......... Peace !
02-08-2012, 04:17 PM
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I actually 'enjoy' my annual oil/filter change every summer. It isn't difficult to visually check brake pad wear, suspension, exhaust, tires etc. and it allows me to know my porsche better. It's also a significant savings to me that I can put towards other purchases like wheels and tires...
