$64 for 8-Quart Full Synthetic Oil Change at local GMC dealer

[DontTaseMeBro]

I usually change my own oil but for $64, I think that’s a pretty good deal. Agree or disagree?

 

[Padraig]

I like to do my own...then I know it is done right

Padraig

 

[Marky Dissod]

I used to work at a mechanic shop where the owner also owned a 'vette.
He used 'the best synthetic oil I could possibly find' in it, and changed it every 3000 miles.
He would then run this used oil through a filter (not an engine oil filter), and store it.

There was always a small group of drivers who never used their cars long enough to reach normal operating temp -
EXTREMELY short trips, well under 6000 miles a year.
Unbeknownst to them, their cars were getting his 'vette's used and re-filtered motor oil, for like $25.

I usually change my own, oil but for $64, I think that’s a pretty good deal.
Agree or disagree?

IFF the oil you're actually getting is actually GroupIV synthetic - not GroupIII synthetic or lesser -
then yes it's a good deal (they're not really making any profit).

 

[DontTaseMeBro]

I used to work at a mechanic shop where the owner also owned a 'vette.
He used 'the best synthetic oil I could possibly find' in it, and changed it every 3000 miles.
He would then run this used oil through a filter (not an engine oil filter), and store it.

There was always a small group of drivers who never used their cars long enough to reach normal operating temp -
EXTREMELY short trips, well under 6000 miles a year.
Unbeknownst to them, their cars were getting his 'vette's used and re-filtered motor oil, for like $25.IFF the oil you're actually getting is actually GroupIV synthetic - not GroupIII synthetic or lesser -
then yes it's a good deal (they're not really making any profit).

It’s my local GMC dealership, not an independent mechanic. Doubt they’re keeping old motor oil and filtering it lol. Secondly, the oil they are offering for this deal is Dexos 1 ACDelco full synthetic.

 

[fondupot]

Not a bad price. But I prefer to do my own oil changes, gets me out of the house.

 

[tom3]

Our dealer does that with tire rotation, top of all fluids, checks alignment for around $80 and it gets entered into the system, important for warranty coverage I think. I do check it over when I get home and - so far - they've been perfect. The dealers use bulk oil, big drum of Dexos full synthetic. Your $64 for 8 quarts, filter, and some lube sounds pretty good these days.

 

[DontTaseMeBro]

Our dealer does that with tire rotation, top of all fluids, checks alignment for around $80 and it gets entered into the system, important for warranty coverage I think. I do check it over when I get home and - so far - they've been perfect. The dealers use bulk oil, big drum of Dexos full synthetic. Your $64 for 8 quarts, filter, and some lube sounds pretty good these days.

Figured it’s worth it for the sake of time. I usually do them myself. But with winter etc, I don’t care enough to do it myself at the moment.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

That is cheaper than what my local shop charges.

 

[K2 Kaiju]

What about the 2 beers you get to drink while changing your own oil - will the dealer let you drink em in the waiting room? Jokes aside, its a good price if the dealer isn't too far away. I still prefer doing my own since Im done in 30 minutes...

 

[DontTaseMeBro]

What about the 2 beers you get to drink while changing your own oil - will the dealer let you drink em in the waiting room? Jokes aside, its a good price if the dealer isn't too far away. I still prefer doing my own since Im done in 30 minutes...

Does sprite and Pepsi count?

I actually will get it done right after they perform some recall work on it.

 

[tom3]

Got our oil changed last week, no tire rotation. Eight quarts oil, AC filter and the usual tops offs, alignment check, etc. A bit over $100 this time and they now charge an extra 3% on any service for credit card. Service department was not busy at all. I think I know why. But it's a yearly service for us lately anyway so not so bad.

 

[TommyS]

Just brought my 2024 in. $119.00 for the oil change, tire rotation, multipoint inspection, and car wash. I checked the oil level the next day while in my level garage, and the oil gauge showed only 3/4 full. Is that right with an 8 quart oil change in my 5.3?

 

[DontTaseMeBro]

Just got this done. Can’t believe they charge $158 for an oil change sans coupon.

Checked the level approx 30 minutes after engine shut off. Looks overfilled by about 1/2 a quart. Leave it or drain some out(I have a fumoto valve on the pan)?

 

[Marky Dissod]

Checked the level approx 30 minutes after engine shut off. Looks overfilled by about 1/2 a quart.
Leave it or drain some out? I have a fumoto valve on the pan.

If you drive VERY gently and sedately, you might get away with leaving it?
But best to drain a bit out.

In fact you engine is better off 1/2 a quart under, vs 1/2 a quart over.

 

[DontTaseMeBro]

If you drive VERY gently and sedately, you might get away with leaving it?
But best to drain a bit out.

In fact you engine is better off 1/2 a quart under, vs 1/2 a quart over.

Figured it would be overfilled by a little since the fumoto valve isn’t the fastest draining thing. Plus I’m pretty sure the lube techs don’t check the level - probably dump all 8 quarts as per instructions and move on.

 

[Stbentoak]

Just got this done. Can’t believe they charge $158 for an oil change sans coupon.

Checked the level approx 30 minutes after engine shut off. Looks overfilled by about 1/2 a quart. Leave it or drain some out(I have a fumoto valve on the pan)?

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Thats not a half a quart, the whole crosshatch is one quart appx.... looks more like about 1/8-1/4 qt max. Nothing to worry about when it holds 8.....

 

[DontTaseMeBro]

Thats not a half a quart, the whole crosshatch is one quart appx.... looks more like about 1/8-1/4 qt max. Nothing to worry about when it holds 8.....

Thanks for the explanation. I’ve always wondered how the values correlated to the markings on the dipstick. My mechanic brother in law just messaged me and said to leave it, not enough to be considered “overfilled”.

 

[blackelky]

Thats what local dealers charge yes, it's a good deal, Especially if they actually inspect for issues. I had a missing tie rod and no one said anything about it for 4 oil changes lol

 

[RST Dana]

Thats what local dealers charge yes, it's a good deal, Especially if they actually inspect for issues. I had a missing tie rod and no one said anything about it for 4 oil changes lol

“Missing tie rod?” Hmmm I would think you would notice that the first time you tried to drive it. Cause it is not going to travel very far without it……

 

[Tonyv__]

“Missing tie rod?” Hmmm I would think you would notice that the first time you tried to drive it. Cause it is not going to travel very far without it……

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