Where do you go to get your oil changed?

Joker_J · 03-20-2015, 12:14 PM

I know some members here take their cars to get oil changed at the dealership, but what are other places that you all recommend? (Dont really feel like spending $70 again -_-;;; )

Chuck33079 · 03-20-2015, 12:28 PM

Most people here seem to DIY.

Zbrah · 03-20-2015, 12:29 PM

Doing it yourself is free. If too lazy, like me, pay any shop to do it, bring your own oil and filter and just pay for the labor. Make sure to watch them using the oil you brought in. If your next question is what type of oil? Pm Trips or AK

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JARblue · 03-20-2015, 12:31 PM

$25 for 5 quarts of Mobil 1 at Walmart. Tools to DIY your oil change cost less that what you would pay for two oil changes at that dealer.

Joker_J · 03-20-2015, 12:42 PM

ahhh...im not wanting to do it myself haha
not that skilled yet.

90 ST · 03-20-2015, 12:43 PM

Yep, my garage for mine. seemingly every month. lol

kenchan · 03-20-2015, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

$25 for 5 quarts of Mobil 1 at Walmart. Tools to DIY your oil change cost less that what you would pay for two oil changes at that dealer.

thanks to mr.jar im getting like $12 back per jug

cant wait to try out my new raceramps

Chuck33079 · 03-20-2015, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Joker_J

ahhh...im not wanting to do it myself haha
not that skilled yet.

Not skilled enough to change the oil? That's the task you learn to work on cars on.

kenchan · 03-20-2015, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Joker_J

ahhh...im not wanting to do it myself haha
not that skilled yet.

it's super easy.

step1: open hood
step2: do oil change
step3: done!

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Joker_J · 03-20-2015, 01:04 PM

Don't you have to drain the oil from underneath the car and switch out the oil filter?

My free time is limited!! haha
Only times I have available are saturdays, but i'm always caught up with stuff on weekends too! lol

Chuck33079 · 03-20-2015, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joker_J

Don't you have to drain the oil from underneath the car and switch out the oil filter?

My free time is limited!! haha
Only times I have available are saturdays, but i'm always caught up with stuff on weekends too! lol

Yep, that's all it takes. You need ramps and a socket wrench. It takes 20 minutes. Follow the DIY here. Enjoy the feeling of keeping $35 in your wallet.

SouthArk370Z · 03-20-2015, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Joker_J

ahhh...im not wanting to do it myself haha
not that skilled yet.

Changing your oil is one of the easier jobs - right behind changing an air filter. With the tray under the engine it's a little more difficult than on some cars but just a few extra bolts to remove/replace.

The biggest problem is getting under the car for access to the filter and drain plug. Get some ramps or jack stands - good ones aren't cheap but will quickly pay for themselves.

Most places that change oil/filter for a fee assign the job to an employee making minimum wage. Some of these folks just aren't very motivated to do a good job.

theDreamer · 03-20-2015, 01:10 PM

If you really don't want to do it yourself, you need to find a good mechanic you trust.
This can be at the dealeship, performance shop, or random place. My advice is to buy the oil, filter, etc. yourself & have someone do the work if you cannot do it yourself, but make sure you trust them and keep records.

kenchan · 03-20-2015, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joker_J

Don't you have to drain the oil from underneath the car and switch out the oil filter?

My free time is limited!! haha
Only times I have available are saturdays, but i'm always caught up with stuff on weekends too! lol

yah, that's all included in Step2.

since the tray requires removing, probably best not to let just anyone do the oil change.. like those jiffylube type joints.

Joker_J · 03-20-2015, 01:17 PM

ah ha.
I see...I tried calling Dynosty but their closed until the 24th and my oil change was due the beginning of this month lol

03-20-2015, 12:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Joker_J Track Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Ville, KY Posts: 576 Drives: 2014 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 12	Where do you go to get your oil changed? I know some members here take their cars to get oil changed at the dealership, but what are other places that you all recommend? (Dont really feel like spending $70 again -_-;;; )

03-20-2015, 12:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Most people here seem to DIY. ZMan8 and YzGyz like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5451	Doing it yourself is free. If too lazy, like me, pay any shop to do it, bring your own oil and filter and just pay for the labor. Make sure to watch them using the oil you brought in. If your next question is what type of oil? Pm Trips or AK ( Click to show/hide ) JK, please search the oil threads jpkirk likes this. __________________

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	$25 for 5 quarts of Mobil 1 at Walmart. Tools to DIY your oil change cost less that what you would pay for two oil changes at that dealer. kenchan and ajm216 like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-20-2015, 01:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Joker_J Track Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Ville, KY Posts: 576 Drives: 2014 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 12	Don't you have to drain the oil from underneath the car and switch out the oil filter? My free time is limited!! haha Only times I have available are saturdays, but i'm always caught up with stuff on weekends too! lol kenchan and jpkirk like this.

03-20-2015, 12:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Joker_J Track Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Ville, KY Posts: 576 Drives: 2014 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 12	ahhh...im not wanting to do it myself haha not that skilled yet.

03-20-2015, 12:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	Yep, my garage for mine. seemingly every month. lol

03-20-2015, 01:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	If you really don't want to do it yourself, you need to find a good mechanic you trust. This can be at the dealeship, performance shop, or random place. My advice is to buy the oil, filter, etc. yourself & have someone do the work if you cannot do it yourself, but make sure you trust them and keep records. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-20-2015, 01:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
Joker_J Track Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Ville, KY Posts: 576 Drives: 2014 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 12	ah ha. I see...I tried calling Dynosty but their closed until the 24th and my oil change was due the beginning of this month lol

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