New Jersey oil change?

[Padawan]

I had considered Powertech, but it's a bit of a drive from us, so if they wouldn't be much less expensive than the local shop (which also has a decent reputation with Porsche service and repair) it wouldn't really be worth the trip. Powertech does come highly recommended though, and they seemed like a nice operation when I visited a few months back.

[Perfectlap]

Post this in the 996 forum on Rennlist. You will get more answers than you know what to do with.

[racer_d]

What does the dealer charge these days? My assumption is that Oil alone (10 qts of Mobil 1 will run you about $75 (?) alone. Another $15 for an oil filter and crush ring? So, materials alone nowadays seems close to $100. Then add the 30min of labor...

[Padawan]

Originally Posted by racer_d

What does the dealer charge these days? My assumption is that Oil alone (10 qts of Mobil 1 will run you about $75 (?) alone. Another $15 for an oil filter and crush ring? So, materials alone nowadays seems close to $100. Then add the 30min of labor...

Believe it or not our local dealer wants $249 for a oil and filter change. Even factoring in $100 of materials (which is being very generous, especially since the dealer is not paying typical consumer retail prices), that's still an additional $149 of labour.

As stated above, a local shop wants $180, which still seems rather high, though is obviously more reasonable than the dealer.

[Soetekouw]

I just had my oil changed yesterday at the dealer's. Cost was $227.50.

[Dr. Kill]

+1 on Powertech. Thtat's where I go. Of course, it is about 10 min from my house though...

Some dealerships in the Chicago area charge $250 for an oil change. The per hour labor rate exceeds $150.

A lot of the guys here are familiar with Motor Werks. Well, they are now starting to charge $250 for an oil change. Just last year they charged $110. I did an oil change there last month and it was about $125. I just had an oil change done on my wife's Mercedes, at their sister location in Hoffman Estates, and they charged $110...and the Mercedes takes slightly more oil than the Boxster...same oil.

[NickCats]

Motor Werks raised it to $250 ! How in the world can they justify doubling the price ???

Nick