halik

Hey all,
I'm approaching the oil change mark and want to get it wrapped out over thanksgiving - who has the best prices for oil + filter (interwebs or otherwise). Any input is appreciated.

function12

I bought 3 kits from Sunset a month ago. They were a few bucks cheaper than Suncoast. Shipping just takes longer.

DBJoe996

I have found the cheapest price for oil (Mobil 1 and please don't go down that road!) at Wal-Mart. I buy the five quart containers...mine usually takes two plus about 1/2 quart more. I get my oil filter at Autozone, but I do have to admit that I have the LN adapter plate so I use a spin on oil filter. I know they stock the other one as well.

keytohwy

I recently got my Mobil 1 5 quarts (or is it liters?) at a local independent auto parts store. They had $12 MIR that put the price on par with Wally World. I'm not a huge fan of MIRs, but it was returned wicked fast, and they honored multiple purchases.

Pmuney

Doesn't the car take 9 Qts?

dotframe

It usually takes me about 8.5 Qts to get to the middle of the dipstick after draining (for a long time) and replacing filter.

DBJoe996

My owner's manual says oil change quantity with filter approx. 8.7 quarts. Since my filter is a bit bigger it takes a little bit more. I always fill to the full up line on the dipstick after running the car and letting it sit for a a little while. Many oil changes and experience has yielded the 10 quarts plus a little bit more. I suppose I could forgo "the little bit more" but I like to keep the level to the full mark all the time for two reasons: (1) oil is the lubricant but also serves to help cool, so I figure the more circulating the better, and (2) one quart out of 9 is approximately 11% so if you are down a quart that is 11% of your total capacity that should be circulating to do it's job. The important thing is to (1) change the oil/filter often, and (2) use the dipstick for your final measurement rather than a strict rule. Even the owner's manual says "approx." After you do several oil changes with your unique vehicle you'll have it down to a science.

rmc1148

Got mine recently from ecs tuning,went with oem filter option and comes with washers etc/very easy and came quick.

KrazyK

I noticed the same thing. Mine took over 9 quarts to hit full on the dipstick. The electronic oil level read is very accurate on my car so that helps too.

Shark Attack

your local discount autoparts store? Autozone, discount auto parts, Advanced auto parts?

Hurdigurdiman

Mogul X-cess 5w-40w synthetic via Amazon 4x5 ltr Cartons $144.72 free shipping. That should cover me for another 10000 miles. 2 filters with O rings from Parts Geek.

halik

Woop ended up getting a deal at pepboys - 5.1qt jug of M1 0w40 and a filter for 29.99

Viper6

That deal is still going on (coupon on website) thru 11/30 and includes filter up to $6.99... you pay any difference after that. Best I've seen if you want to use Mobile 1. What filter did they have and what was the upcharge if any?

Unfortunately, no Pep boys near Memphis TN (HQ for Autozone) , but others may want to take advantage of this.

jordanturbo

I usually order a 10 filters a year to cover my two cousins, and my P-car's for oil changes. i am a pretty firm believer in OEM filters after disecting some of the fram, napa, and other junk filters out there, Whether it is Nissan, Honda, Motocraft, or Porsche I stick with OEM, and with my discount at the dealership it works out to $10.49 CAD which isn't much more expensive than the aftermarket stuff. This is one place i dont think saving a whole $3 is worth it.

Viper6

I am a firm believer in certain OEM stuff... I have never seen a more robust OEM oil filter than for my Lexus (toyota), but I pass on Honda filters since they appear to be complete crap. I ordered Hengst (Oem provider) filters from Pelican to go with my Motul 8100Xcess purchase from Amazon noted above with free shipping... a good deal for Porsche approved oil for those of use who have no big-box stores who carry the 5W-40 I have decided to use.