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Car Forum / Dodge / Dodge Trucks / April 2008Sticker shock!
Just got my oil changed for the last time here in Oz - last time it was mixed in with other services, so I don't remember. It's cost me the equivalent of over $70! For regular oil! Please tell me it's not going to be that expensive for a simple oil change in the US! (Dakota, takes 5 quarts). jmc > Just got my oil changed for the last time here in Oz - last time it was > mixed in with other services, so I don't remember. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > jmc The going rate in my neck of the woods is $20. Ralph > Just got my oil changed for the last time here in Oz - last time it was > mixed in with other services, so I don't remember. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > jmc It was 73.00 to change the oil in my truck, 13 quarts.  Signature------MoParMaN------ ---Scud Coordinates 32.61204 North 96.92989 West--- --Remove Clothes to Reply!-- TEDWARD Said: Eggs are really good for you. They have all the nutrition needed to make a chicken. >> Just got my oil changed for the last time here in Oz - last time it was >> mixed in with other services, so I don't remember. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >It was 73.00 to change the oil in my truck, 13 quarts. What kind of oil? >Just got my oil changed for the last time here in Oz - last time it was >mixed in with other services, so I don't remember. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >jmc Huh, you are not doing it yourself? Did my Hemi the other day, 8 qt synthetic and filter and it was less than $50 total. (And about ten minutes of time, most taken by a stuck oil filter!) Suddenly, without warning, PeterD exclaimed (4/16/2008 10:17 PM): >> Just got my oil changed for the last time here in Oz - last time it was >> mixed in with other services, so I don't remember. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > than $50 total. (And about ten minutes of time, most taken by a stuck > oil filter!) I used to, for years. But I can't reach the filter in this truck, I'm too short :) Back in the day, our buying decisions for a vehicle included whether or not we could reach the oil filter & plug, since hubby isn't overtall either, and we both preferred to change our own oil :) jmc > Suddenly, without warning, PeterD exclaimed (4/16/2008 10:17 PM): >> [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > I used to, for years. But I can't reach the filter in this truck, I'm too > short :) Guess you have not seen those steps they now sell in the stores. It hangs over the tire. > Back in the day, our buying decisions for a vehicle included whether or > not we could reach the oil filter & plug, since hubby isn't overtall > either, and we both preferred to change our own oil :) > > jmc >> Suddenly, without warning, PeterD exclaimed (4/16/2008 10:17 PM): >>> [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] >> >> jmc My 2500 has built-in steps on the front bumper... Works too. Have chain steps would make a deal on them - Work great! DudLee 4024085873 - Message posted using http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.dodge.trucks More information at http://www.talkaboutautos.com/faq.htm > Just got my oil changed for the last time here in Oz - last time it was > mixed in with other services, so I don't remember. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Please tell me it's not going to be that expensive for a simple oil > change in the US! (Dakota, takes 5 quarts). For a typical vehicle using non-synthetic oil the typical rate is $20-$30USD. Diesel trucks are closer to $70. > Just got my oil changed for the last time here in Oz - last time it was > mixed in with other services, so I don't remember. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > jmc Mostly runs around $20-$30 at a speedy type deal. Dealer will hit ya harder. Roy >> Just got my oil changed for the last time here in Oz - last time it was >> mixed in with other services, so I don't remember. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > >Roy That's the initial cost! Then there's the engine replacement, etc. because the bozos phucked up. beekeep > That's the initial cost! Then there's the engine replacement, etc. because the > bozos phucked up. Saw that at my dealership. A new CTD Ram with only 7000 miles on it was in the shop with a scrapped engine. The owner had it changed at some quick lube joint and the filter disintegrated internally causing a blockage. Wouldn't a clogged filter cause a low oil pressure warning or is the sender prior to the filter? >>> Just got my oil changed for the last time here in Oz - last time it was >>> mixed in with other services, so I don't remember. [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > beekeep Hell, the only way to save yourself from bozo's IS to do it yourself. >Hell, the only way to save yourself from bozo's IS to do it yourself. Crap, now I need a way to save myself from me... OTOH... A couple of years ago, took it into the dealer for warranty repairs, check engine light on. The replaced an O2 sensor. Didn't think much about it. Well, the check engine light has been comming on frequently for the last year or so (about a year after they fixed it). The other day, rolled under to change the oil and took a look. IDIOTS! The mechanic, instead of properly installing the O2 sensor harness like from the factory, simply tie-wrapped it to the cross member! Well, one can guess about how long it takes that wire to wear through to the cross member! 17.95 Wally World > Just got my oil changed for the last time here in Oz - last time it was > mixed in with other services, so I don't remember. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > jmc my dealer where i bought my truck in 2004 charges me $20.00 for 6 quart change and filter. airs up the tires to 35psi. and vacuums the carpets, as well. > 17.95 Wally World >> Just got my oil changed for the last time here in Oz - last time it was mixed [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >> >> jmc |
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