Valvoline Instant Oil Change told me my cheapest option was $68.99. Were they trying to rip me off?

Synthetic oil + filter + labor + overhead + profit. Seems pretty straightforward and legit.

 

As soon as you said Valvoline Instant Oil Change I cringed. Yes all those types of places work on incentives. The more they sell the more the "mechanic" makes.
That includes all the Midas/Mavis/Firestone and every place like that.
I really wish the women folk would stay the $%#& away from those places, they get nothing but ripped off every day.

 

DIY oil changes. I use mobile 1 and never pay more than $20 for a 5 qt jug. OEM filters by the case from ebay or Amazon. No jack needed.

 

I buy from Walmart and get enough to do multiple oil changes to get the cost around 50 dollars so I get free shipping. Plus Walmart carries oem toyota filters now. Usually have it waiting on the front porch in two days.

 

x2 so it comes in at about 26-27 dollars for the oil change. I use a large disposable soft drink cup as catch can under the filter drain. Takes maybe 15 minutes if you are taking your time. Walmart or autozone or oreallys takes the used oil and I’m done. The thought of paying someone 60 to 70 dollars is repulsive.
I’m a 60 year old man with health problems and somehow can do this.

 

I go out into the woods if I had to

 

Also if you go the diy route as most of us do. Don’t forget to grease your driveline.

 

LOL! If you go ANY route you should grease your drive shaft. You think a quick change place or even the dealer is greasing zerks?

LOL

 

One of the many reasons I have trust issues leaving my vehicle somewhere to be worked on

 

Wal Mart Supertech Synthetic 5w 30 = $12 gallon

 

Been using it for years with no issues. Costs me $35 to do 2 vehicles.

 

This and you never even have to get on the ground:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/12v-Fluid-...nge-Suction-Transfer-Change-Pump/252084558957

 

This is what I use on my SBC and will trap debris down to 280 microns , fits between the filter and engine block


Moroso #23845 filter screen

 

That’s interesting. I wonder if it would cause any flow restriction as is stated to collect debris.

 

Been using both the Moroso filter and screen with no issues

 

im going full on Super Tech in my truck from now on, most on the MOBIL rebates bring the cost down on a 5 quart jug to where the super tech is already, plus they aren't rebate checks anymore they are debit cards

 

So you're filtering the filter?

 

In a way yes since the Moroso oil filter is only 27 microns . But also it allows quick check of the motor for metal debris . Just pull the filter then inspect the screen for debris

 

Less than $40 for six quarts of Mobil 1 full synthetic at BJ’s, $12 for filter and labor from my mechanic...

 

is that screen cleanable then? With all things considered when i say cleanable.