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What was the cost of last oil change ? And where.
Yes, depends on 4, 6, 8 cylinder. Any discounts floating around? |
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Walmart Auto Care Center in Tilton and Plymouth stores still have the Pit Crew -$19.88 oil and filter change but it is traditional oil and not synthetic. Synthetic oil and filter change at Walmart starts at about $35, and you can upgrade to the better quality gold Fram filter as opposed to the bronze Fram filter.
Is best to get there at 7-am, seven days/weeks, to beat the waiting line.
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Oil retailers must accept your old oil. It's the law.
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Years ago I worked for a large construction material supplier with over 400 vehicles. Changing the engine oil in one truck sometimes takes 8 to 10 gallons.
We put waste oil heaters in the maintenance garages for winter heat but ended up running them overnight during the summer. In the construction industry, summer is when we generated the most used oil. |
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Post the RSA.
I have been in retail for close to the last 16 years... We have always sold oil and never accepted used oil. I find it hard to believe that no one in our management would be aware of such a statute. |
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So NH doesn't actually have such a law.
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Looks like used oil ... not sellers of oil.
F. Used oil for recycle rules apply to: 1) Generators; 2) Transporters; 3) Marketers; and 4) Burners of used oil. G. “Do-it-yourself (DIY) used oil” means oil that is derived from households, such as used oil generated by individuals through the maintenance of their personal, non-business vehicles. DIY used oil generators (i.e., homeowners) are exempt from the requirements of the Hazardous Waste Rules. Anyone who collects DIY used oil becomes a generator of “Used Oil for Recycle” and is subject to the generator requirements in Env-Hw 807.06. https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files...quirements.pdf https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files...env-hw-800.pdf RE: previous post to RSA 147: B12 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2000/rpt/2000-R-0185.htm https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa...OC-X-147-B.htm |
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Great they charge you when you buy the oil and setup grants to help towns collect it. Then the towns like Tuftonboro turn around and charge the do it yourselfers to get rid of the oil.
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I think there are some changes going on. Gas stations (remember when they were service stations?) will generally collect oil and more frequently over time, use it for heating. BUT, now others will buy it from them and either use it for heat or sell it to somebody like Wentworth Greenhouses in Rollinsford. They in turn, developed a business to re-refine the used oil and use some for heat and some gets sold for other purposes. That operation was in turn sold to Clean Harbors. I recall when it first opened, they were re-refining hundreds of 1,000's of gallons a year. The next closest similar operation was in Ohio, doing thousands of barrels a year. I expect there are more of these operations in place now--my info is several years old, from when I was in a related state oversight position.
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I had my own auto repair shop for many years and heated with used oil.
I started out accepting oil from others but that turned out to be a big mistake because DIYers tend to mix other fluids, like antifreeze, brake fluid, and other non-petroleum products, that would cause problems with the burner. Last edited by Biggd; 04-17-2023 at 05:17 PM. |
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Looks like most transfer stations around the lake accept used motor oil:
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costco/Kirkland 2-5qt 0w-20w full synthetic oil jugs for $30 plus ~$8 oil filter. I can change the oil in two cars in less time it takes to drive one to the shop. I drop off the used oil next time I go to the transfer & recycle station Last edited by loony; 04-19-2023 at 06:15 PM. |
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I just replaced an alternator in my daughters car, cost me $400, I use to pay $250. ![]() I still change my own oil & filter with Mobil 1, costs me about $50. |
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The GMC dealer that services my truck charges $79.95 for a oil change and tire rotation.
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Mine is a 2018 4x4 with a 5.3 liter engine, takes 8 quarts of full synthetic not synthetic blend. The older models only took 5 quarts of oil. |
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If you purchase your tires at either the Tilton or Plymouth Walmart Tire & Lube Center, they will rotate your tires for free, forever, so I always get that done with their oil change. Walmart can get that wackadoozie sized tire designed for an old boat trailer, too.
Is best to get there at 7-am, seven days/week, to beat their waiting line.
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While the dealerships charge an arm and a leg for a quart of oil, they build price they pay and use in their shops is quite different..... I myself have a full size GM truck, with 8 qt. capacity.... The dealership that I use is still be best option... I have talked with various garages and you Jiffy lubes and because of the extra capacity their charges jump quickly...
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I just bought a 5qt jug of Mobil 1 yesterday, $29. Sometimes I buy it at Costco's, if it's on sale it's cheaper. Add 3 more quarts and a quality oil filter and I'm up to $50 to $60. I have a friend that lets me use his lift so I'm not crawling around on the ground. Like I said, if you're paying $70 at the dealer you're getting a bargain. |
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I imagine there are some of their oils that aren’t certified, but they’re probably for older cars. I guess it’s kind of like from the “old” days when I was younger and oil had ratings of SF, SG and the like. Mobile 1 is a great oil. They really started the push to synthetic, and even today other brands just don’t have the popularity of it. |
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https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/a.../55/castrol-r/ Valvoline was on the right track with their conventional oil, offering low viscosities of 5, 10, and 20 weights in the early 1970s. Red Line synthetics arrived on the racing scene in 1980, but had only a low level of market penetration. Their claim to be 100% American-made brings out the patriot in us. ![]() https://www.amazon.com/s?k=redline+m...l_9enw7937ot_b A primer on synthetic oils: https://gmb.net/blog/synthetic-vs-co...%20the%20years. |
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My son has a couple older muscle cars and only puts Red Line in them, but he said it's not API approved though the quality exceeds their standards. I had never heard of it until he told me about it. |
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I receive regular emails from a Porsche development website, located in California. As one might expect, everything "LN Engineering, LLC", sends is top-notch.
Their opinions on modern oil usage caught my eye. We don't hear of "break-in oil" nowadays, but with today's modern engines, the importance of break-in oils has actually risen. Here's a partial quote with synthetic oil highlighted: Quote:
Forty years ago, engine rebuilders were advised not to use STP when re-assembling their engines. Because of the above quote, I suspect even the small amount of STP used would mix with conventional break-in oil, thereby affecting the length of time piston rings would take to "wear-in". I disregarded that advice when rebuilding my occasional Porsche 911 engine (among others), thinking the benefits would outweigh any negatives. Fortunately, unbeknownst to me, everything worked out well. LN Engineering also brought up the oil measurement markings on Porsche dipsticks. It turns out, Porsche revised their dipstick lengths, even providing replacements. When I rebuilt my first 911 engine, it was to replace valve guides, seals, and gaskets because of excess oil leaks and oil consumption. Little did I know until having the exact same problems, that dipstick had broken off at the end about ¾-inch! ![]() |
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I pay $75 for full synthetic in my 4Runner every 5k miles. The oil and filter itself would be somewhere around $50, so it basically costs me $25 to simultaneously save two hours of my life and provide me an hour to read in a quiet, kid-free setting. Win-win!
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I have used Valvoline both in Laconia and San Francisco because of the convenience and they seem to service the vehicle well checking everything from battery, radiator, tire pressure, etc.
However, I have no knowledge of what kind of oils they use. I use their synthetic brand. Any feedback on Valvoline? They weren't cheap. I think my 2002 Toyota Tacoma, synthetic, with their "discount" coupon was about $119. My Tacoma was awoken from it's outdoor winter sleep last week. Put the battery in. Whamo...Started right up, as though it had never been stored. Takes me longer to recover from a nap
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The same synthetic, 5-qt oil & filter change, plus check/top fluids and tire air pressure would cost about $55 at the Walmart in Plymouth or Tilton. The Gilford Walmart does not do any car service. For an extra five bucks you can upgrade their Fram oil filter from bronze to gold for a longer lasting filter.
If you bought the tires at Walmart, then Walmart will rotate for no charge, otherwise it is $2.50/tire. Before driving away suggest you check everything; windshield info sticker, tires, tire air caps, dip stick, engine oil cap to make sure its all good.
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Well yesterday I paid $145 for an oil change at local shop I have used for a few years. Prior oil change there was $105. So that's a price jump that crosses a line. I'll be going back to doing my own again. Walmart here I come!
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My Chevy truck takes 8 qts, I just bought 2-5qt bottles for $30. So my next oil change will cost me $35. Too bad there are no Costco's in the Lakes Region! |
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I used to do mine as well, but stopped once they switched over to these insert type filters instead of the prior can type. The inserts are just so messy. Wish I could find a replacement that was the old type.
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With the introduction of synthetic oils the need to change one’s oil frequently as we once did decreases. Since the 70’s i have been every 5k miles. Easy to remember and allowed me to take three vehicles over 200k. Today, the wife’s car gets charged one a year with the inspection sticker. My truck, twice. Low mileage driving. My kid the wrench buys his oil at Costco when it’s on sale. Best price around
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Yes mobile 1 in 5qt jugs at Walmart is a good price, agree. Prices of goods and services now a days is crazy
Not sure where we are going in this country but at somepoint it's not going to sustain itself and the fall is going to hurt . |
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In my opinion, many will just change their lifestyle. Personal, we are on a fixed income. With the cost of living skyrocketing over the past three years we have changed. We did eat out four to five days a week. Now it’s two. Getaways reduced. Always bargain shopping with food and clothing. We did plan ahead so our expenses are minimal.
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It is mostly labor.
What your are bulk buying at a Costco, the shops/dealers are bulk buying in either 55 gallon drums or pumped into a large storage tank from a tanker. You will find that it various around the country... so what we are experiencing is somewhat different than what they are. |
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Pretty much the same as you. Cut backs and reduced going out. Oil changes will add to that. I hate to use the word cheap but I find myself actually putting things back in stores simply because I won't pay the price they ask for the product even though I could afford it. Just can't justify some stuff.
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The growing number of trucks and SUV's that have shields under the engine make oil changes slower thus requiring an increased labor charge. Years ago, I could change oil and filter, check all the tires and top off all the fluids in 15 minutes on a lift. Some of the SUV's take that just to remove the shields, German vehicles esp.. Last edited by Biggd; 09-12-2023 at 11:50 AM. |
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I always bought Mobil 1 for my shop at Costco's. When they had it on sale it was cheaper than Walmart so I would load up on the sale price. I'm fortunate to have a Costco a mile away from me in Waltham ma. |
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Price to do it myself with a 5-qt Castrol Edge, for engines over 75-k miles, $25.98, plus Fram tough guard oil filter, $$7.17, plus rotate tires, $0.00 ...... total $33.15 ..... and I probably get better oil and a better filter.
Rotating tires requires a good floor jack and at least one good jack stand. Plus you get the experience of working on your car outside in the winter cold out in the driveway ...... ![]()
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Occasionally have a coupon in the LaDaSun for $49.95 oil change. A bargain considering they use euro spec Castrol oil. Most European cars take 6 or more quarts, with the Porsche dry sump taking 7 or 8.
They even check all your fluids, and visual inspection underneath your chassis and under the hood! I think it is a bargain! I can tell you horror stories of my own when going to places like Jiffy Lube, Quick Lane, and Valvoline Speedy Express. For non-European cars, I recommend Neil's Laconia Garage.
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As a retired mechanic, I still change my own oil. I always used Mobil 1 but with price increases I'm going with a cheaper synthetic.
I bought two 5qt containers of Kirkland synthetic oil at Costco for $30, $3 a qt! My GMC truck takes 8 qts, so that's about a $35 oil and filter change for me. My wife's car only takes 5 qts. Last edited by Biggd; 12-23-2023 at 07:32 PM. |
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Such is so, but radial tires are "rotated" front-to-back. Bias tires are to be "rotated" in an "x" pattern. Also, don't use an old spare. (Say, older than five years).
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ApS is totally correct in that you don't want to start adding a spare to the rotation if it has never been done before. Having one tire with a different amount of tread ware is not a good thing. That's usually why reputable shops won't replace one bad tire with a new one. All 4 usually need to be replaced. Michelin has a good guide linked below, but the most important guide to follow is your vehicle's manual. https://www.michelinman.com/auto/aut...o-rotate-tires |
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Anti-seize, white lithium grease, or red tacky grease ....... what's best for the five lug bolts on each wheel when rotating the tires? Me-thinks it is anti-seize because the lug nuts and bolts do not move.
What gets used for grease on the lug bolts on my Subaru at a service business like Tilton Walmart or Belknap Subaru? And, how tight to tighten them when using a 4-way universal lug wrench?
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Personally, I just rotate them front to back every 10,000 miles or every other oil change. |
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