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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.
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To me, it ain't about the cost, it's about doing it right (full synthetic) and knowing someone won't use an impact/air gun on the drain bolt. I personally use Fram Ultra oil filters from Walmart. Yes I have done blackstonelabs oil reports on engine oil, diff fluid, trans fluid.
All you seeking filters, forget the OEM and pick up some Fram Ultras. I had a FP thread last year when they went on sale at Amazon but even at normal Amazon price they are great. Better than your OEM filter and probably similar price and you get them shipped to your door
I use OEM filters for the warranty. No excuses for them if something happens. Qualitywise I don't really know if OEM is really the best fit as manufactuer engine designer see it...
Same here. I remember seeing a youtube video of a guy cutting oil filter brands open and surprisely enough Walmart Supertech was actually decent build and material, and Fram being dead last with cardboard/paper filter. So I've been using Walmart Supertech oil and oil filter for more than several years and so far my truck has over 220,000 miles and still drive it from time to time.
I would also like to say that I preferred DIY maintenance knowing I've done honest work. Cost me about $25 oil + $5 filter + $5 motor flush = $40 w/ tax and about 40 mins. I do all my family oil change. Oh and to dispose it I have leftover empty 35lbs frying oil plastic containers, just pour in the used oil, and bring it to any auto parts store. Not really hard honestly
I use OEM filters for the warranty. No excuses for them if something happens. Qualitywise I don't really know if OEM is really the best fit as manufactuer engine designer see it...
You realize there is literally a law that says warranties can't be stipulated based on only using OEM parts. Also do you really think the OEM is going to deny you warranty coverage because you used a different oil filter? (The answer we are looking for here is No by the way)
All you seeking filters, forget the OEM and pick up some Fram Ultras. I had a FP thread last year when they went on sale at Amazon but even at normal Amazon price they are great. Better than your OEM filter and probably similar price and you get them shipped to your door
Why two thumbs down for this comment, just wondering. Would the thumber downers pls step up to comment? I notice so many thumbs down on many other comments here too. Why
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Kirkland Signature 5W-30 Full Synthetic Application Chart
API SP Approved
API SN Plus, SN, SM, SL and previous Meets Requirements
ILSAC GF-6A Approved
ILSAC GF-5, GF-4, GF-3, GF-2, GF-1 Meets Requirements
dexos1 Gen 2 Approved
Chrysler MS-6395 Meets Requirements
Ford WSS M2C946-B1, M2C946-A M2C929-A, M2C961-A Meets Requirements
GM 4718M, 6094M Meets Requirements
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I would also like to say that I preferred DIY maintenance knowing I've done honest work. Cost me about $25 oil + $5 filter + $5 motor flush = $40 w/ tax and about 40 mins. I do all my family oil change. Oh and to dispose it I have leftover empty 35lbs frying oil plastic containers, just pour in the used oil, and bring it to any auto parts store. Not really hard honestly
yikes...
maybe ask your husband for help next time you take on this huge project.
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