This collaborative space allows users to contribute additional information, tips, and insights to enhance the original deal post. Feel free to share your knowledge and help fellow shoppers make informed decisions.
Well if your vehicle takes ~ 5 qts then with this deal you're paying about $13 for the oil, then probably $7 or 8 for the filter (I buy Purolator from Amazon and for my vehicles they are $8 plus they are eligible for S&S), so all in for consumables it's like $20ish. If you value your time (will basically always be quicker to DIY when you consider driving to a place then waiting), and you have the tools and space, yeah it still makes sense.
I hate to be that dude but isn't it cheaper to get 2 of the 2 pack of oil in store now for $30.99 each? You would save $1 and wouldn't have to deal with potential shipping issues.
use to do my oil changes on all my vehicles.. not anymore since I found an indy shop ( Japanese owner who is meticulous ) and he only charges me labor ( $18 ) for the job.. well worth it for me!
Usually yes. My autozone just lets me go in the back and dump it out into their holding tank for used oil. I have a big red 5 gallon jug I fill up with 2-3 oil changes and then dump it.
Like
Helpful
Funny
Not helpful
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Is it still worth to do your own oil change nowadays? I called a dealer near me and it's $100 for an oil change!
It's about $20 for Quaker State full synthetic high mileage oil and an Extraguard filter for me, when I do it myself.
I would HIGHLY recommend getting a Fumoto ball valve to replace the bolt, though. It makes it so much easier - never have to jack up the car or drive it up on anything ever again to change the oil. You just reach under, remove the safety guard, and flip the valve over. The oil drains into your pan, you remove the filter, then put on a new one. Flip the valve over to the closed position, pop the safet clip back on it, and add the new oil. It's a real timesaver.
Last edited by slugbug August 31, 2023 at 11:17 AM.
Mityvac 7201. Insert in dipstick port. 5 minutes in front of Advance Auto(all have recycling bins). Done.
This should be as easy as changing wiper blades. No need in dropping $100 every interval.
Well if your vehicle takes ~ 5 qts then with this deal you're paying about $13 for the oil, then probably $7 or 8 for the filter (I buy Purolator from Amazon and for my vehicles they are $8 plus they are eligible for S&S), so all in for consumables it's like $20ish. If you value your time (will basically always be quicker to DIY when you consider driving to a place then waiting), and you have the tools and space, yeah it still makes sense.
Top Comments
Join The Conversation
Share your experience with the Slickdeals community
Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!
226 Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
But kind of worried about shipping damage. Doesn't take much for these to break I'm sure. One good drop.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
I would HIGHLY recommend getting a Fumoto ball valve to replace the bolt, though. It makes it so much easier - never have to jack up the car or drive it up on anything ever again to change the oil. You just reach under, remove the safety guard, and flip the valve over. The oil drains into your pan, you remove the filter, then put on a new one. Flip the valve over to the closed position, pop the safet clip back on it, and add the new oil. It's a real timesaver.
This should be as easy as changing wiper blades. No need in dropping $100 every interval.
Questions:
1)Would the oil be shelf stable for a while? I do it twice/year
2)Is it ok to switch from Penzoil to Costco?
What do you guys think?
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Join The Conversation
Share your experience with the Slickdeals community
Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!