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Cost of Dealer Oil Change 2012 Mazda3 Skyactiv?

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Old 12-29-2012, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by csteve300
I'll change my own oil next time using Mobil 1. I usually get the oil and filter changed at the dealership the first time since the filter as installed by the factory is usually a bear to remove. I did not expect to pay a $40 premium over "regular" oil for synthetic. I think $75 for a oil and filter change in Urbana, IL is absurd!
$75 is pretty steep, considering you can buy 5 quarts of Mobil 1 or Castrol Syntec (both fully synthetic) at Walmart for under $25. The last time I bought a 5 quart jug it was only $21 on sale. If the dealer is charging you a $40 PREMIUM, that means they are making about $50 on the oil because they surely get it for less than Walmart charges for it, PLUS they were making a profit on the non-synthetic oil they would have normally put in the car.

By the way... the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act makes it illegal for car dealers to force you to use them for service or void the warranty. However, many car dealers will still lead you to believe that if you don't use them for regular maintenance you will void your warranty. It's a lie and a ploy they use to trick you into buying the high-priced routine maintenance from them. You can go to Jiffy Lube or change your oil yourself. It won't void your warranty.
 
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Old 01-05-2013, 08:03 PM
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I got my I touring skyactiv mazda3 2012 with free lifetime oil changes as long as I do owner loyalty with the dealer automatic 6 speed trans love this cars looks and gas milage and sporty driving! I have 217 miles on it and plan to keep my baby for a long time.
 
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Old 01-05-2013, 08:21 PM
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The car take ow-20 not 5w-20
 
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Old 01-06-2013, 02:27 PM
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Walmart is selling Castrol Syntec for $21.

 
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