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Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 4:03 PM
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For those of you who pay for an oil change, and use full synthetic oil, what is it costing these days?
Pre-Covid, I was taking my cars to a shop that charged $60.00. That shop no longer allows you to wait in their waiting area because of Covid, so I started taking them elsewhere, because dropping them off is inconvenient for me. Most other shops are charging $80-$100.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 4:10 PM
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Just did mine . Takes 6 quarts . Full synthetic -68.00
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Same here. Last oil change was $68.51 -- 5.5 quarts of
Jul 11, 2022, 4:15 PM
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synthetic.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 4:21 PM
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For those of you who pay for an oil change, and use full synthetic oil, what is it costing these days?
Pre-Covid, I was taking my cars to a shop that charged $60.00. That shop no longer allows you to wait in their waiting area because of Covid, so I started taking them elsewhere, because dropping them off is inconvenient for me. Most other shops are charging $80-$100.
78.00 with synthetic and tire rotation included.
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Jul 11, 2022, 5:21 PM
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 4:21 PM
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For those of you who pay for an oil change, and use full synthetic oil, what is it costing these days?
Pre-Covid, I was taking my cars to a shop that charged $60.00. That shop no longer allows you to wait in their waiting area because of Covid, so I started taking them elsewhere, because dropping them off is inconvenient for me. Most other shops are charging $80-$100.
78.00 with synthetic and tire rotation included.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 4:30 PM
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My Jeep is due and deserves the best. Hope I can afford it.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 4:46 PM
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Just curious, what is best? Does brand of oil matter to you? Do you prefer a premium filter over standard?
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Orange Blooded [2537]
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I use Mobil 1 in my Jeep
Jul 11, 2022, 6:04 PM
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5 quarts for 27.97 plus the price of oil filter = oil change under $40.00. Added bonus, I will have an adult beverage while oil is draining.
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110%er [6858]
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^100 % this. Half the cost, takes 30 min. No special tools.
Jul 12, 2022, 10:03 AM
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Even your wives could do it. Man up. lol
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I think it's around $60-70 for my truck with tire rotation
Jul 11, 2022, 4:32 PM
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included. But most importantly, they always wash it afterwards! Those are literally the only times my truck gets washed.
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Jul 11, 2022, 5:22 PM
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All-TigerNet [13038]
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Ravenel Ford down here in the lowcountry
Jul 12, 2022, 8:17 AM
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Apparently there's even a special running for it right now.
https://www.ravenelford.com/specials/service.htm![]() View the current service discounts, coupons & specials available at Ravenel Ford Inc. in Ravenel.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 4:45 PM
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This isn't meant as a derogatory comment towards anyone here, but I do my own and enjoy it. I'm retired now, so the money to time ratio has slanted to other direction. I can change my oil, rotate my tires and wash my car in about an hour. As long as it's not too hot, I rather enjoy it. On the other hand, the price of motor oil it up, so even the price of a DIY oil change is up. Add to it the guys working at an lube joint are making near $20.00/hr, which is more than some Clemson grads make, depending on their major.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 4:54 PM
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The last time I changed it myself, I bumped into the drain pan and spilled oil all over my garage. That's the first time that's ever happened to me. Also need to buy new jack stands before I can do another change myself. My old stands from Harbor Freight were recalled and I returned them for a refund.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 5:19 PM
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Yea taking the used oil somewhere is an issue. We did not have that problem 30 years ago
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You can dump it at the county recycling center where I live.
Jul 11, 2022, 5:48 PM
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Taking the trash there anyway, so only takes 2 minutes.
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Re: You can dump it at the county recycling center where I live.
Jul 11, 2022, 5:50 PM
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Nah they pick my trash up. Never head over there to dump anything.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 12, 2022, 9:42 AM
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I just keep a couple patio blocks lying around and use them to elevate the front wheels. Just one patio block and drive up on 'em elevates the front end enough for me to slide under there and work. Surprisingly, has worked on the last four cars I've owned.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 5:49 PM
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they make 20 an hour bc for years public schools have been striped of funding for things like auto shop and academic advisor make it out like getting involved in a trade is for losers.
Now most people dont have the knowledge to be able to do it and less people are entering the field so you have to pay for the skilled labor when you can find it.
Seems like you are insinuating $20 is too high though? What do you think is a better pay rate for someone able to do a skill the majority of the country has no idea how to complete on their own.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 5:54 PM
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I pay on performance so if you are good at your job you keep getting more. Leave the plug out or not put enough oil in it then you stay at the minimum if you are still employed. I feel 20 is a good wage to change oil. If you do well I have no problem giving more.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 12, 2022, 8:48 AM
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You are missing the point. Every job is paid off of performance.
When you have less people that can do the job their value goes up because of scarcity. Supply and demand.
What was considered a fair wage for them 15 - 20 years ago (adjusted for inflation) isn't fair now because there is less people competent at the job so they have a higher value and deserve to be paid more.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 9:12 PM
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This isn't meant as a derogatory comment towards anyone here, but I do my own and enjoy it. I'm retired now, so the money to time ratio has slanted to other direction. I can change my oil, rotate my tires and wash my car in about an hour. As long as it's not too hot, I rather enjoy it. On the other hand, the price of motor oil it up, so even the price of a DIY oil change is up. Add to it the guys working at an lube joint are making near $20.00/hr, which is more than some Clemson grads make, depending on their major. That’s certainly more than a coot flipping fries makes per hour.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 4:46 PM
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GMC 4 door truck. Full synthetic. $100.00
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 4:58 PM
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I call the dealer and they come and leave me a car, change oil, wash, rotate tires for $89.00. Don’t even go to dealer anymore.
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Wrangler have a question for you..
Jul 11, 2022, 5:07 PM
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Just curious as to how you can change oil, rotate tires and wash your car in an hour. It takes me 4 hours just to wash and clean my car. Also retired and no way I will change my oil and rotate my tires.
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Is the rate different for a four door vs a two door? :)***
Jul 12, 2022, 1:29 AM
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 5:00 PM
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full syn. $59.99 at the toyota dealership.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 5:17 PM
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I’m on some sort of plan they talked me into at Toyota. I figure it came out to around 70-80 bucks. I’m just short of 50 but dang oil changes used to be like 20.00 when I got my first ride. Havoline 10W40. Had no idea the differences but my dad said that’s what I should run with on the antiquated car I was driving.
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About $35 for full synthetic doing it myself.
Jul 11, 2022, 5:46 PM
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I don't charge self for labor. Only takes about 20 minutes. Drive and wait would be longer.
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Re: About $35 for full synthetic doing it myself.
Jul 11, 2022, 6:00 PM
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I currently own a newer Toyota so it’s peace of mind to let them look it over and handle any recalls while on site. Pop the hood and things seem a little more complex than the old 79 Cutlass and other trucks I had, but I was never around a lot of repair work growing up. Changing the oil is something I could do and may do at some point. Where I live now it’s really not an option.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 5:58 PM
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Last oil change in June, bought a 5qt jug of synthetic Mobile 1 and an oil filter from Walmart for $35. Took my Camero to a combination minor repair, inspection and low volume gas station nearby which charges $30 to change it. Have done that for several years when the car needs an annual inspection, until the last two times with a 2008 Mustang. Cost for the oil change there increased $10 this time. Also do the same for a 1993 S10 pickup.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 6:10 PM
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I bought Mobil 1 full synthetic oil and premium filter from Walmart today. Worked out to be $47 for seven quarts and the filter. Taking it to the local Shell service station tomorrow where I've been getting my state inspection for years. Didn't bother asking what they charge, but I'm sure it will be reasonable.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 7:58 PM
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Don't think they'll need to dig in the register to provide change for your $100 bill.
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$82 at the dealership
Jul 11, 2022, 6:08 PM
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Where I’ve done for 5 years. Those pencil Richards even charged me $15 to rotate tires that I bought from them
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$115 at Ballentine Toyota
Jul 11, 2022, 6:31 PM
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Wife has a 2017 4Runner we bought from them and the newer Toyota only required a change every 10,000 miles -- first 2 changes were free with the new vehicle -- at 30,000,I paid $115 -- in a couple hundred miles,she will hit 40,000 miles, so I don't know what cost will be ??? Was $55 with regular oil in my Tundra,a few weeks back -- I have my wife's hand-me-down Sequoia, and every scheduled maintenance,on all 3 have been done at the dealership -- would not be afraid to go cross country,in either vehicle** Full service, they check for everything,fill all fluid,rotate tires purchased from them.Best thing is,we both have slowed down and don't travel much -- the newer 4Runner gets about 5 or 6 thousand miles a year now, and I golf in my Sequoia and hunt in my Tundra ( only change oil about once a year )__________________________GO TIGERS !!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: $82 at the dealership
Jul 11, 2022, 7:25 PM
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There is a small profit margin on tires due to competition. Shops may make $80-$110 on average on a set of tires. If you rotate your tires every 10k miles and they last 50k miles, after paying employees power and equipment that $80-$110 profit is erased.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 6:35 PM
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8 qts synthetic, filter, tire rotation with recaliberation of pressure sensors; $56 and change @ a GMC, Buick dealership.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 6:50 PM
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I bought everything myself 2 weeks ago for a truck - 8 quarts of oil (mobil synthetic), mobil oil filter and new drain plug gasket and did the oii change myself and it cost $67. I use the old oil for my chainsaw lube so disposal is not an issue.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 6:50 PM
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I paid $90 for a synthetic oil change in April. Hopefully, that price will be lower by October.
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Change it yourself Snowflake !***
Jul 11, 2022, 8:20 PM
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 8:20 PM
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Do it myself. $54 includes synthetic oil Mobile One and one OEM filter.
267,000 miles on my ride. 1998 BMW. Still going strong.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 8:35 PM
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I changed the oil in my 2.4L Honda last week for $32; $25 for a 5 quart container of Mobil-1 0W-20 full synthetic oil on sale at Walmart plus $8 for a Fram synthetic oil filter. I had 3/4 quart oil left over, which I saved and will eventually use in our 3.5L Toyota since it takes 6.5 quarts.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 8:55 PM
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This is something the dealers actually do cheaper. They try to sell you more while you're there but they're better on an oil change.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 8:57 PM
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$53 every oil change. full synthetic.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 9:14 PM
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I just donut myself. Way cheaper.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 9:25 PM
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Start doing it yourself. As a retired instructor, I had girls doing them in my classes. Man up!
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 10:42 PM
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I do my own, 4.5 qts of Castrol 0-W-20 for typically under $30 and if on sale more like $24 and Fram tough guard filter for under $6. I can check the CV joint boots and look for any new leaks or other issues while under there. I also do my own ATF changes and rear differential.
I spent close to $90 to take three kids to the movies tonight and then another $90 for sushi for us so I save where I can.
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 11, 2022, 10:57 PM
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For those of you who pay for an oil change, and use full synthetic oil, what is it costing these days?
Pre-Covid, I was taking my cars to a shop that charged $60.00. That shop no longer allows you to wait in their waiting area because of Covid, so I started taking them elsewhere, because dropping them off is inconvenient for me. Most other shops are charging $80-$100.
Why is anyone not allowing people to wait due to Covid? Is the shop full of Liberals?
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 12, 2022, 12:31 AM
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Good question. I never bothered to speak to the owner to get an explanation, and I haven't gone there in about a year. If they haven't changed the policy by now, there are plenty of shops that allow customers to wait.
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A couple of hundred dollars at the dealership
Jul 12, 2022, 4:12 AM
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I did all my own car maintenance for decades, now I let other people do it.
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I’d been paying too much
Jul 12, 2022, 9:07 AM
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Walmart price is very good. Plus no overage charges for larger engines.
I think a little over $40. Crazy, right?
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Re: I’d been paying too much
Jul 12, 2022, 9:38 AM
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So what are you all paying for REAL oil-not synthetic?
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Re: I’d been paying too much
Jul 12, 2022, 11:33 PM
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A blend of all silicones
Or siloxane, whatever you know them as. Current price says $52.88 for up to 5 quarts. A month ago I paid in the $40s, maybe a promotion. But way better than $80 or so.
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My old high school buds do mine for $40
Jul 12, 2022, 10:06 AM
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But it’s synthetic blend
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 12, 2022, 10:41 AM
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Reading all these replies, has me wishing I didn't need a diesel truck. I love my diesels, but synthetic oil changes are up to $196 at the dealership. Like previous poster says they do wash it and rotate tires. Doing it yourself with filters is still $140+. Let's not even begin to talk about filling up a 38 gallon fuel tank. Lets Go Brandon!!
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$100 for my Denali***
Jul 12, 2022, 12:24 PM
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Re: Cost of Oil Change
Jul 12, 2022, 1:33 PM
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Had the oil changed today at the Shell service station. They charged $30 for labor, so total for supplies and labor was $77.
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