Gotta love routine maintenance costs
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Gotta love routine maintenance costs
Dropped off at 7:00. They gave me lift to office. Back at 10:30 to pick up when done at work (I have an excellent schedule). Just a lube, oil and filter at 21,000 miles in prep for 4000 mile road trip in 2 weeks. They inspected all else. $61.05 Being a Chevy (or other domestic) has its advantages
Last edited by rcallen484; 05-06-2013 at 06:13 PM.
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Pretty impressive, most pay at least $30.00 more for the same service.
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That is a decent price for a dealer oil change, but if you did it yourself it would be half that price.
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Mobil 1 (let's not argue about whether it is "full synthetic" or not, OK) and OEM filter. Good enough for me---- and I'm the guy who paid the bill. Dealers around here send out all sorts of special deal coupons (here was 20% off) just to lure you into their den.
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No problem with guys and gals who do and I did for many years but I quit bothering getting my hands dirty on oil changes when we could no longer pour the used oil out along the fence in the alley to keep weeds from growing
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Very good price. Even with a fair price I could never let someone else do mine on any of my autos. I trust myself and know it's done right. I save a few $ also. When I was 16 I worked at a gas station. Mostly pumping gas, washing windows, checking oil, coolant and tires. When I wasn't doing that I lubed the numerous Zerk fittings and changed the oil. I always remember the owner telling me to put in the cheap oil when the car owner ask for and paid for the better grade. I'm sure that never happens today.
#14
that was a good deal.oil and filter for my Harley is $80,and I do it myself.
#15
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That's about $20 less than my dealer charges. I used to attempt doing some maintenance myself until I realized that that I am way less qualified and way more likely to screw something up than someone who has been trained to do the job. Caring more does not mean that I can actually do it better.
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Dropped off at 7:00. They gave me lift to office. Back at 10:30 to pick up when done at work (I have an excellent schedule). Just a lube, oil and filter at 21,000 miles in prep for 4000 mile road trip in 2 weeks. They inspected all else. $61.05 Being a Chevy (or other domestic) has its advantages
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That's about what the local Chevy dealer charges me. Checks the tires and all the fluids. Adds windshield washer fluid whenever it needs it.
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Local dealer charges me $66 for 6 qts Mobil1 and the GM filter, but after five changes I get a free one so that makes it more like $55. The Corvette tech does the changes, so I'm a happy camper.
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I have an 11 Zo6 and love it. Also own a BMW. I cannot believe what it costs to keep it on the road. My friend has an 08 s550 and the serp belt broke. I would figure 75 buck for a belt and an hour labor? 575 dollars to replace just a serp belt!!!! Yes this was a MB dealer! They also did a check of the vehicle (that he just had serviced elsewhere) and gave him a checklist of what they should do!! 3200 dollars in maintenance !!! LOL I wanted to buy this car from him....the BMW beats me up enough buy I love it. My Z is the cheapest car i have to own w/ the best fuel mileage!!!!!!