First Oil Change [GTA]

[wparsons]

Toyota on the Park is $61.25 taxes in for oil changes, they're generally really fast too.

For what oil/filter/washer costs, I can't be bothered to do them myself.

Originally Posted by robwbright

If I were running a stage 2 or stage 3 turbo kit, I might be using Motul or some other really expensive oil, but I don't really think the issue with oil is breakdown - at least not in 5000-6000 miles. IMO, the primary issue with oil is when it gets dirty. A good synthetic could probably go 10,000+ miles as long as you kept it clean (see running it in a closed, low dirt environment).

Anyone that tracks their car regularly should also look at Motul (or equivalent) oils. I'm not too worried because I go through km's really fast (hit 60k km's last week, bought July 2012) I typically only get one or two track events in an oil change interval.

[congee]

How much does igarage charge?!?!

[ToyoburuBRZ]

Seems everyone here is giving you Toyota/Scion prices. I have been going to the dealer for all three of my oil changes. Subaru has charged me about $90 all in each time.

It is pretty simply to do yourself, but by the time you buy everything, do the change yourself, and then find a place to dispose of the old oil, to me its worth it to go to the dealer

[congee]

Originally Posted by ToyoburuBRZ

Seems everyone here is giving you Toyota/Scion prices. I have been going to the dealer for all three of my oil changes. Subaru has charged me about $90 all in each time.

It is pretty simply to do yourself, but by the time you buy everything, do the change yourself, and then find a place to dispose of the old oil, to me its worth it to go to the dealer

Which one do you go to?!?!?

[robwbright]

Originally Posted by ToyoburuBRZ

Seems everyone here is giving you Toyota/Scion prices. I have been going to the dealer for all three of my oil changes. Subaru has charged me about $90 all in each time.

It is pretty simply to do yourself, but by the time you buy everything, do the change yourself, and then find a place to dispose of the old oil, to me its worth it to go to the dealer

I dunno... $60 is $60.

Napa syn oil at $3.49 a quart and a quality filter = about $30.

Leaving $60 to justify the time and effort involved. I think I'll stick with doing it myself.

I can certainly understand why someone would take it to the dealer - it is a bit of a hassle (although less so in the twins than many other cars because of the oil filter location)... but then I hear the occasional story of the dealer putting the wrong amount in.

Having worked at a dealer for 18 months, I can't say that I was that impressed with their mechanics... but obviously that's going to vary from dealer to dealer.

[ToyoburuBRZ]

Originally Posted by congee

Which one do you go to?!?!?

I go to the dealer in London where I bought it from cuz I'm in London about once a month.


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[brzr]

first oil change was free for the frs, and i had it done at the dealership.......the following changes will be done by my lovely husband

he's so good to me

[Kazuya]

Originally Posted by congee

How much does igarage charge?!?!

I was charged 70$ for eneos 0w20(one of the best stuff) an he included a sexy blue subaru oil filter. They do it on the spot and you can freely watch, I'm a month away from going back.

[sixthree]

Originally Posted by Kazuya

I was charged 70$ for eneos 0w20(one of the best stuff) an he included a sexy blue subaru oil filter. They do it on the spot and you can freely watch, I'm a month away from going back.

Sorry noob question but why is one oil better than the other?? I heard motul / mobil 1 is best. First time hearing about eneos.

[that_guy]

There's probably a million reasons and brand isn't the only factor.

Oil is put through a variety of tests. Those test results, depending on your needs, are the particular reasons why people will pick one oil over another. The make up of the oil (what it's made of/with) is also a big factor. Followed by cost.

Here's a good read:
http://www.amsoil.com/performancetests.aspx

Amsoil runs a ton of tests independently and to prove they are unbiased, they don't always come out on top. For me, it's these benchmarks that helped solidify the reason I run the 0W20 Signature Series in my FR-S and the OE in our other cars.

I, like many here, also run Motul in the driveline as I've had great success with it over the years in various motorsports related vehicles. Sometimes it just comes down to that. I trust Motul and Amsoil, so I run them. I don't trust Royal Purple because I've had it eat the syncros out of a transmission and burn off in an engine that didn't consume oil using any other brand but RP. Those few bad experiences mean I'll never use it for anything I own, not even my lawnmower.

[DR 86]

Originally Posted by Kazuya

I was charged 70$ for eneos 0w20(one of the best stuff) an he included a sexy blue subaru oil filter. They do it on the spot and you can freely watch, I'm a month away from going back.

The blue subaru filter is actually made in USA and only costs half as much as the black one that's made in Japan. And it cheaper to buy filters from Subaru dealerships than Toyota ones for some reason. I use ENEOS too.

[Simon99]

Where do you guys buy your oil ? I'm in Ottawa and wtf 3.49$ a quart ?? I pay like 10$ every quarts and I need like 6

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[that_guy]

I have a wholesale account with Amsoil, so I buy direct. Anyone can set up an account though.

Amsoil OE is like $60/case with tax for 12qts.

[Simon99]

Originally Posted by that_guy

I have a wholesale account with Amsoil, so I buy direct. Anyone can set up an account though.

Amsoil OE is like $60/case with tax for 12qts.

Could you PM me info on how to do that ?

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