Average cost for an oil change

[Grumpy Bear]

1 minute ago, newdude said:

Do it myself at work.

 

x2 jugs of Pennzoil Platinum 0w20 @ $25/jug from Walmart.  I usually buy 3 at a time.

 

ACDelco PF-63 filter @ $3.70. 

 

Works out to be $5/quart, so $40 in oil and the $3.70 for the filter.

 

If I did it on a parts ticket at work for 2 gallons bulk ACDelco and a filter it would run me $31. 

 

 

OCI? 

[TXGREEK]

Haven't run any of the synthetic castrol yet, it's up there in price though. I'd be curious if they sold it in the larger 5 quart jugs.
 
That's why I prefer the Napa/Valvoline or the Mobil1 because they offer those larger jugs and I only need to buy 4 of those instead of 20 single quarts.

Heard really good reviews on it


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[CamGTP]

That sale price isn't bad at all. That's pretty close to some of the others.

[TXGREEK]

Camgtp, excellent price! Jump on it, free shipping!


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[Bob2C]

Heard really good reviews on it


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Wonder if this is the same? Different picture?? This is from Walmart




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[TXGREEK]

Wonder if this is the same? Different picture?? This is from Walmart




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I believe one is titanium and the other isn’t. Titanium costs more but great sale


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[Bob2C]

I believe one is titanium and the other isn’t. Titanium costs more but great sale


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This one mentions titanium too. I hate the marketing bullshit


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[Chevyguy85]

About 2.5 gallons (10 quarts) of 15w40 Mobil Delvac 1300.  I've bought a few 5 gallon buckets when they go on sale for about $65 if I remember right and then Mobil rebates of either $25 or $35 on each 5 gallon bucket  It changed between one of my 10 gallon purchases.  M1-303A filter for about $10.  OCI of 5-8,000 miles depending on what the computer says.  I'll probably push this one out to 8k like blackstone suggested if the OLM doesn't hit 0 before then and see what the results are.

[TXGREEK]

This one mentions titanium too. I hate the marketing bullshit


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So it’s not the same thing, I thought it replaced the extended protection


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[Grumpy Bear]

12 minutes ago, Chevyguy85 said:

About 2.5 gallons (10 quarts) of 15w40 Mobil Delvac 1300.  I've bought a few 5 gallon buckets when they go on sale for about $65 if I remember right and then Mobil rebates of either $25 or $35 on each 5 gallon bucket  It changed between one of my 10 gallon purchases.  M1-303A filter for about $10.  OCI of 5-8,000 miles depending on what the computer says.  I'll probably push this one out to 8k like blackstone suggested if the OLM doesn't hit 0 before then and see what the results are.

So a median $30 rebate on a $65 dollar pail that services the truck twice. That's $35 in oil then, $10 on the filter. 

On 5 - 8K OCIs the cost is $0.006 - .009 per mile. 

[TXGREEK]

So a median $30 rebate on a $65 dollar pail that services the truck twice. That's $35 in oil then, $10 on the filter. 
On 5 - 8K OCIs the cost is $0.006 - .009 per mile. 

That would mean at 8k miles I’d be at 00.0011 per mile. Wow!


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[TXGREEK]

This one mentions titanium too. I hate the marketing bullshit


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Here’s a run down of the Castrol Edge Oils

https://www.castrol.com/en_us/united-states/home/motor-oil-and-fluids/engine-oils/motor-engine-oil-brands/castrol-edge-brand.html


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[PPK]

5W30 Quaker State Ultimate Durability... $19 bucks for 5 quarts... about $30 for the change.. Mobil 1 212A filter... about $12. It takes me about 20 minutes... So far very happy with my Sierra... I run the 5W30 and have the AFM disabled... i don't trust it.. i would rather have oil with a little body to it... 0W is probably just fine.. but my other engines don't use it... and i like keeping it simple...

 

Comparing the 2018 aluminum block 5.3 to my earlier '05 iron 5.3.. i think GM has gotten the piston slap under control from the mid 2000s. i imagine that the iron inserts in the aluminum block result in improved clearance specs.. these 5.3s are really Y-block engines. they are nice and meaty with the block extending way past the crank centerline. My F150 had plastic valve covers and a plastic oil pan. GM has a more industrial engine with die cast aluminum covers on the heads and oil pan.. i think it will hold oil in a lot better than my Ford 2.7 did... here is to hoping.

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[TXGREEK]

5W30 Quaker State Ultimate Durability... $19 bucks for 5 quarts... about $30 for the change.. Mobil 1 212A filter... about $12. It takes me about 20 minutes... So far very happy with my Sierra... I run the 5W30 and have the AFM disabled... i don't trust it.. i would rather have oil with a little body to it... 0W is probably just fine.. but my other engines don't use it... and i like keeping it simple...

You’re only using 5 quarts and oci’s??

 

 

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[PPK]

8 quarts... when i get around to it but less than 5,000 miles. The key is to have a large magnet on the drain plug.. so you can see what iron is captured and use the M1 filter as it is 5 microns tighter.. i think 20 versus 25 microns.