Typical Oil Change Cost
Going to perform my first oil change...
I've gotten quotes that range from $130 - $175 What have your costs been? Also, I'm thinking of buying the oil/filter myself, and also a magnetic drain plug and giving it to the mechanic to put in.... Recommendations on oil/filter/magnetic drain plug and where to buy?? |
I do my own oil & filter changes.
Total Cost is approximately $63.00 Cost is: $46.00 (two 5 quart jugs of Mobil 1 from Walmart) $11.50 (oil filter from Pelican Parts) ~.50 cents (cost of a new oil plug washer from Pelican Parts) $5.00 (1-hour for use of a bay & lift/Military Auto Craft Center) |
$120 and I do it myself with 9 qt of Amsoil 5W40 and factory oil filter.
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Cut open your oil filer after and look for metal filings
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my advice.
Get an oil (what Excellence magazine in a recent issue recommended) with an at least 1,250-1,350 PPM ZDDP level. This recommendation came about from what the engine expert described as an increase in engine issues from those using low ZDDP content oils, inferring that Mobil 1 was only to be used for short intervals, meaning at least 3 annual M1 oil changes if you drive not less than 10K miles. Which would probably mean taking your Boxster to an independent Porsche mechanic near you if you wanted a more protective oil, since I'm pretty sure a Porsche dealer would charge you not a discount but a steep premium for a high ZDDP boutique brand oil - if they would even allow this in the first place. You'll save money buying your own oil online. I give my mechanic my own oil all the time. For a time I was going to a Mobil 1 oil change place with my own Castrol syth oil as well and they too would only charge me $20-$40 labor/waste charge. I supplied them with the oil wrench, filter and a torque wrench. Using Castrol Edge, usually purchased on sale for $50/10qt with what looked like a rebranded German filter (Puralator but probably orginally MAHLE ) tossed in, total cost was slightly over $100. Which I did twice a year. p.s. This might be a good time to take an oil sample and send it to Blackstone labs to set a benchmark. Do another test after a few oil changes. |
A local Porsche specialist is charging $140 out the door. Seems like a good deal considering it costs ekam $120 plus the hassle...
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My last oil change cost me $85.00. They cut the filter for me so I could see that there was no metal. They didn't have the filter in stock, so I did have to make an appointment for the next day, but he found Mobil1 on sale and discounted the service based on that.
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Cost at the Indy - $300
Me doing it - about $100 I am not that mechanically inclined - I use ramps. I use Hengst filter, Mobil 1 synthetic 0w40. It is a pretty easy job and I enjoy doing it. |
Check out your local dealers for a price with pca discount .
Maybe they even have a special offer like my local .... http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps255dcedf.jpg |
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My last change cost $65.00. TO |
Maybe this is a no-brainer, but everything you need to know about changing the oil in your Boxster, along with links for obtaining parts, can be found here:
Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Oil Change - 986 / 987 Just please don't ask what kind of oil to use. Use the "search" function on this site to find previous threads.......................then stock up on aspirin! ;) TO |
It costs me around $60 to do my oil as well, full synthetic and OEM filter. I had a phobia of others doing my oil when I went to a track and a guy's new Subaru STI developed a very loud sound coming from the engine. Turns out the tech forgot to fill the car up with oil after an oil change.
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How can you even think of driving to a track without checking the basics such as oil level ???
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You guys don't know how lucky you are - Mobil 1 here in Australia retails for $A92-00 ($US100-00) per 5 litre jug, you need two so there's $US200-00 to start with.
No after market filters are available here that I know of, so its from Porsche @ $40-00 on top of the oil, or get a few from the US or UK via the internet.... If you can't do the service yourself, you're in even worse trouble. Porsche Australia sent me a flyer a couple of weeks ago where a basic yearly lube inspection for the 986 can be had for the bargain price of $A695-00 ($US747-00) - but only for July & August, then it reverts back to the normal price of heaven knows what..... Mind you, they throw in free windscreen wipers with the service - a bargauin at half the price.... |
Changed Oil brand with new motor and now my cost is $88 and change. 10 Qt Joe Gibb and filter
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I used to hate it in England ...
About 10ukp a liter and my 964 took around 13 :rolleyes: Quote:
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$7.95 a qt have to buy it by the case. Local performance shop.
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Must have fallen off of Kyle Busch's transporter. :eek:
Or maybe former Washington Redskins get a discount! ;) TO |
I just had mine done at an independant with 10 quarts of Amsoil, new porsche filter and a new drain plug as mine was stripped. They charged 200. All in all not bad. I dont' have access to a lift, so I'll live with this.
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