Where to get oil change?

[FIRST1]

Anyone know of a good place to do this at, besides the dealership? I'm out of warranty now, and before you recommend to DIY it, I'm not mechanically inclined whatsoever (unlike most of you.) Dealer charges $199 + tax, just wondering if it's better to go somewhere else.

[Dackelone]

You could try user: DriveHard 's dealership. I remember him saying they don't charge that much for the oil service. Its on L.I. somewhere.

Or maybe look in your local Yellow Pages for the nearest BOSCH service center. There must be some good shops in your area. Heck even NPR's Click and Clack's website has a good mechanic finder on their website.

http://www.cartalk.com/mechanics-files

[FIRST1]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

You could try user: DriveHard 's dealership. I remember him saying they don't charge that much for the oil service. Its on L.I. somewhere.

Hahaha it's very funny you just mentioned that, I was just there, and currently looking for a better price than that.

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by FIRST1

Hahaha it's very funny you just mentioned that, I was just there, and currently looking for a better price than that.

How much does your dealer want for an oil change?

Over here (in Germany) an oil change runs about $300. I have heard of some charging way more. ~$450 ish. A liter of oil runs about 23 to 33 euros PER liter. Most dealers charge 110 euros per hour.

I think IF you found a dealer who charges ~$140 I would do it. IF you were to order a discounted oil change kit from one of the vendors here... your gonna pay about $70 for oil and filter. Plus your time changing the oil yourself.

I would not take MY car to any grease monkey oil change chain. That would just be asking for trouble. At least with going to a dealer you know the job will be done right. I have seen lots of guys here use a BMW CCA discount card and or a service sales flyer. I think you should be able to get this done.

[FIRST1]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

How much does your dealer want for an oil change?

Over here (in Germany) an oil change runs about $300. I have heard of some charging way more. ~$450 ish. A liter of oil runs about 23 to 33 euros PER liter. Most dealers charge 110 euros per hour.

I think IF you found a dealer who charges ~$140 I would do it. IF you were to order a discounted oil change kit from one of the vendors here... your gonna pay about $70 for oil and filter. Plus your time changing the oil yourself.

I would not take MY car to any grease monkey oil change chain. That would just be asking for trouble. At least with going to a dealer you know the job will be done right. I have seen lots of guys here use a BMW CCA discount card and or a service sales flyer. I think you should be able to get this done.

Dealer wants $199, I will be going to another place (that's going to do my walnut blasting as well) for $129 for my oil change.

[631twentyeighteye]

60 bucks in your driveway. I find it soothing to be able to work on my car, maybe i'm weird.

[FIRST1]

Originally Posted by FIRST1

and before you recommend to DIY it, I'm not mechanically inclined whatsoever (unlike most of you.)

Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

60 bucks in your driveway. I find it soothing to be able to work on my car, maybe i'm weird.

It's cool that you are able to do that, but I'm not!

[bmw1racer]

Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

60 bucks in your driveway.

+1.

I find it soothing to be able to work on my car, maybe i'm weird.

I'm with you... It's called "Do-It-Yourselfer's Satisfaction."

[andrew777]

Just go to Firestone. It always takes forever for them to get the new filter but it's under $100. Can't remember if it's $80 or $90, but definitely better than $200.

[Brandonn]

Bring your own oil & filter (or we can supply that for you) and we'll do it for $20.

[FIRST1]

+1 for VinnyTenRacing on Long Island. Very friendly and a great shop.

[bigEC]

Autocouture motoring in Fair Lawn NJ, contact info is in my sig

[FIRST1]

Originally Posted by bigEC

Autocouture motoring in Fair Lawn NJ, contact info is in my sig

I actually got the oil change done already, but I'm going there in 8 days for walnut blasting. Do you work there? I've had work done there previously, and I'm cool with Lalit.

[bigEC]

Originally Posted by FIRST1

I actually got the oil change done already, but I'm going there in 8 days for walnut blasting. Do you work there? I've had work done there previously, and I'm cool with Lalit.

Nah I just got all the work on my car done there. They're great and Lalit is a nice guy