Dealer oil change $$$

[jthoske]

My dealer had a $660 package for 10 oil changes + tire rotations.

 

[Chad G 1979]

My dealer had a $660 package for 10 oil changes + tire rotations.

Thats a pretty good deal there.

 

[Tinbadtin]

So my dealer also has the $79 oil change special but it’s gasoline only.. but if ya’ll paying $80-100 for diesel oil changes… I’m definitely getting ripped off a ton. Will check with other dealers in the area to see if any are cheaper.. would totally do it myself but between a busy day job and 4 little kids at home just difficult to find the time.

For context this is Bay Area California so that probably has something to do with it…

 

[Stbentoak]

Everybody above advertises these "Specials" and "Coupons" but none of them apply to DMax vehicles.
I highly doubt you can get 10 changes for 660.00 on the LM2....
I've never seen dealer "Coupons" that give you a discount on Diesel vehicles.

 

[martinajm]

$110 each for the "diesel" if you buy 3 at a time at my dealership as of this AM, but it didn't have any distinction between the 3.0L and the bigger diesels.

 

[Mean_Green]

Everybody above advertises these "Specials" and "Coupons" but none of them apply to DMax vehicles.
I highly doubt you can get 10 changes for 660.00 on the LM2....
I've never seen dealer "Coupons" that give you a discount on Diesel vehicles.

Why would it be any different? OK, so the oil and filter might cost a bit more, but is the labor more complicated somehow than draining and refilling?

 

[Larsonxjs]

John Hiester in NC offers “Dealership for Life” 7 oil changes for $~475. I bought it with the SUV. I go in tomorrow for service. It’s really nice.

 

[Brand0n]

$80 here for the duramax, with “multipoint inspection” and tire rotation.

 

[Stbentoak]

Why would it be any different? OK, so the oil and filter might cost a bit more, but is the labor more complicated somehow than draining and refilling?

When you've seen how many mistakes "Fast Lane oil change" uneducated techs have made on diesels.... (Mostly putting the wrong gasser oil in them...Or assuming they are an HD and putting 15W-40 in them or putting in the wrong amounts from way to little to way to much...) you'd understand why my dealership only allows their diesel techs to do oil changes on the heavy duty and LM2 engines.
Not to mention, most consumers just assume since they've had it done at a dealership that "It must have been done right" and don't check their receipts for what or how much was used. Then about 2 weeks later they pull the stick and it's like 2 " above full or doesn't even register.
All told to me by a friend that is a service writer at a local dealership...... Don't think it doesn't happen.... And the #1 reason I do it myself....

 

[Larsonxjs]

Update. $88 for oil change, filter, tire rotation/inspection if I hadn’t prepaid

 

[nfarios]

I just bought oil for 6.44 per qt and 4.60 for the oil filter at Rockauto. Shipping was 11.99 but this is the least I’ve spent on an oil change on this beast. If you’ve never done your own oil change I would recommend replacing the oil pan drain bolt. The stock one is a pain the ass to remove. The head on it is almost flush. I like this one for LS3 engines with a magnetic tip C6 Corvette LS2 LS3 LS7 Magnetic Oil Drain Plug NEO Magnet Fits: All 05 through 13 Corvettes https://a.co/d/hoKa4hS

 

[DLAv8r]

When you've seen how many mistakes "Fast Lane oil change" uneducated techs have made on diesels.... (Mostly putting the wrong gasser oil in them...Or assuming they are an HD and putting 15W-40 in them or putting in the wrong amounts from way to little to way to much...) you'd understand why my dealership only allows their diesel techs to do oil changes on the heavy duty and LM2 engines.
Not to mention, most consumers just assume since they've had it done at a dealership that "It must have been done right" and don't check their receipts for what or how much was used. Then about 2 weeks later they pull the stick and it's like 2 " above full or doesn't even register.
All told to me by a friend that is a service writer at a local dealership...... Don't think it doesn't happen.... And the #1 reason I do it myself....

I’d like to do it myself, but worried about any warranty issues that pop up and then they can deny the claim. I’ve had buddies have to get lawyers involved even when they had proof of doing their own oil changes.

 

[SNWMBL]

I was going to start a new thread but figured I’d post in this one. I did the first oil change on my wife’s Suburban today at 3,600 miles and I want to say that they did a great job making these easy. I was pleased to find the drain plug wasn’t over a crossmember or anything and neither was the oil filter. Both drain straight down into a pan without getting any oil on the vehicle. Used Mobil 1 ESP X2 0-20 and AC Delco PF66 filter both from Walmart, $55 for oil & filter.

The warranty thing crossed my mind but the guys at the dealer changing the oil are the lowest on the totem pole and I just don’t trust them anymore, dealers are hurting for help and hiring anyone they can. I always keep very good notes and keep the labels from the filter boxes along with receipts.

 

[CTown Duramax]

I pay my dealer $110 for and oil change and rotation. Last I got my oil and fuel filter changed, dealer tried to charge me a separate hour for the fuel filter. I said no. They took 50.-- off, still wasn't happy. I sucked it up b/c this dealer has not complained about warranty - replaced wiper motor, inspected things when asked, etc.

 

[UsualSuspect]

I normally don't use the dealer, my son in law does. IMHO the dealer he uses fleeced him. Oil, oil filter, tire rotation, 30 point check, blah, blah, blah, cost him $255.78 . I thought that was bad, his fuel filter was at 7%, they asked him about changing it, he said sure, he said he should have asked how much before the yes. They charged him $90 for the fuel filter (GM's MSRP is $78.22), and get this, $200 labor to change it . Needless to say, I was beside myself when he told me. How could labor be $200, it was up on the rack already for the oil change, the fuel filter can be changed in about 5 minutes. I am going to have my mechanic show him how to change the fuel filter at the very least. I also told him to find a different dealer, he needs a dealer that doesn't overcharge on parts, and isn't taking advantage of their customers with labor charges.

 

[justchecking]

I normally don't use the dealer, my son in law does. IMHO the dealer he uses fleeced him. Oil, oil filter, tire rotation, 30 point check, blah, blah, blah, cost him $255.78 . I thought that was bad, his fuel filter was at 7%, they asked him about changing it, he said sure, he said he should have asked how much before the yes. They charged him $90 for the fuel filter (GM's MSRP is $78.22), and get this, $200 labor to change it . Needless to say, I was beside myself when he told me. How could labor be $200, it was up on the rack already for the oil change, the fuel filter can be changed in about 5 minutes. I am going to have my mechanic show him how to change the fuel filter at the very least. I also told him to find a different dealer, he needs a dealer that doesn't overcharge on parts, and isn't taking advantage of their customers with labor charges.

Stealer charged my daughter $240 to change a wheel stud that took them less than 38 minutes from start to pay the cashier. I guess I am still not over that one either.

 

[dbphillips]

I figured I take it to the stealer while under warranty. $229 for an oil change!! Not even tire rotation! Originally they rung me up for $269 and I was like WTF. I noticed they put 8 cylinder so had to correct him too. That “dropped” the price to $229 because “2 less quarts of oil”.

Are these prices normal?

You must live in King County...

 

[Padraig]

Just changed my oil and filter. Oil was somewhere around $29 per 5 Qts, Mobil 1 and $11 for Filter. Bought 2 , 5 qt containers. Took about 20 minutes of my labor and I know it was done right!

Padraig

 

[CMoore711]

Stealer charged my daughter $240 to change a wheel stud that took them less than 38 minutes from start to pay the cashier. I guess I am still not over that one either.

Wow. I’d prefer to at least lie to me and wait 1-2 hrs till you tell me my vehicles ready…