Ka_RX-8

hi i am just wondering if anyone know a good deal to do oil change in a dealer??

i know i can do it myself i do not have a garage and that would cost me actually around 25-30 $ each time? cause 5 quart of oil and oil filter right??

so i am wondering if anyone know a place around SF good deal on doing oil and oil filter changing..

thanks~

ndhoffma

If you wait til something good like casterol is on sale, you can get oil & a filter for ~15$ at autozone or someplace like that, jut make sure it comes with a good filter.

... a dealer would be more like 35$ to get it done from what ive seen/paid in the past

Razz1

You can ask in the California forum.

I would stay away from any oil change place.

Sounds like you need a mechanic.

Go to your local club meet, they will tell you the rotory shops in the srea or search the internet.

cyclone1208

iTrader: (5)

I get my oil change at the Mazda dealer and its around $40.....$13 for labor which is quite reasonable then $27 for parts oil, filter, etc........

EMart11b

iTrader: (5)

If you have an 09 I would just get it done at a dealer, the OEM filter is the only one that fits and it's a pain to get to.

416to212

Is this true? There is only one filter that fits an 09' and it's OEM? No way.....

ken-x8

I get my oil changes at the dealer where I bought the car. They were free for the first two years...which got me in the habit of staying clean while they did the work. Regular cost is $30, which might be $10 more than I'd spend buying oil and filter.

Sign up in the owner's section at mazdausa.com, and link to a dealer in a convenient location. They'll have discount coupons for random services. I've paid as little as $10 for a change. My next one will be $15.

If you DIY or go to a regular shop, at least stop by a dealer and buy the OEM filter. It's better than most of the mass-market filters.

Ken

EMart11b

iTrader: (5)

This is what I've been told, they surrounded it with a shield and I've read only the OEM filter fits. Changing oil is not a fun job anyway

dondo

iTrader: (7)

usually about 30 at the dealer with coupons

Ka_RX-8

how come you guys all say that coupon at dealer would be 30$

but i found that here are 50$ still with coupon is it because of area or?

04RX8man

18bucks doing it yourself that's all i know!

KraZy K 02

$20 with a coupon and $30 without one at the dealer.

Ka_RX-8

really? krazy what dealer you do it at in CA?

rodjonathan

iTrader: (6)

i like doing my own but i know toyota charges my gf 35 for her tc ... i know coz i always pay for it

Old Rotor

I'm in northern Ca. I have a dealer coupon for $24 I believe. What is your location....it's not listed.

Ka_RX-8

thank you guys i actually just went to Oak Tree Mazda for the oil change for 27.xx$ with tax and everything...

i live in SF by the way...

with a oil change ...and K&N air filter....the 8 is a lot smoother, little faster, more quiet....

i love it!...

tunerwannab

iTrader: (1)

$27 is not too bad especially since now if something were to go wrong you have them to blame and not yourself.

sxe1215

my mazda dealership sends me a 19.99 cupon oil change atleast once a month

RickA

iTrader: (2)

I plan on taking mine to the dealer for every oil change. This may be biased as it was taken from a conversation with the woman I talk to when I get my service done. I asked her about engine replacements under the 8 year Mazda-extended warranty and she told me getting your oil changed at the dealer really helps your case when they have to request an engine replacement from Mazda... she told me she's definitely had Mazda deny customers' requests for an engine replacement when they were unable to produce proof of regular oil changes and it's definitely a plus if the dealer has a record of every oil change you've done.

Oil changes aside, I plan on doing all other maintenance myself.

Krazed_Rx8

iTrader: (5)

Damn you guys are lucky, my mazda dealer wants $50 for an oil change...

mkmike103

iTrader: (3)

Dealer I work at offers $24.95 oil changes and buy 2 get one free. So its like $17 an oil change when its all said and done. Not a mazda dealership but its an oil change so whats the difference anyhow?

Razz1

You will find out when your engine dies......

mkmike103

iTrader: (3)

I do my own work on my car, but I dont know how an rx8 oil change is different than any other car

Old Rotor

Just brought in my 8 and the Wifes 5 in for oil&filter $57.02 OTD for both. There was a free wash too.... Saweet!!

White_Shadows

After years of fixing peoples cars because "the dealer/mechanic/jiffy,valvo,pep always "changes their oil". Just do it yourself if for no other reason then peace of mind. So many places skip so many steps. Fixed a bmw that the oil filter had not once been changed in many many many years. Filter came out in pieces (in pan filter) both plastic ends were fused to the housing. Just horrible messes when you don't change your own oil.
Will say the appropriate dealer does have more resources and is more likely to do the job correctly (just results in higher cost)