Where to get an economical oil change done ? Would you take it to Jiffy Lube ? It is after all an oil change. My previous mechanic charged me $320 for a 20-minute job. I was aghast.
2006-08-31 08:46:43 · 6 answers · asked by trumpet 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mercedes-Benz
He's an updated version of an answer I gave to someone else who asked the same question:
Once your care is past its warranty, dealers charge between $80-140 (you were robbed), depending where you live. On the plus side, doing the oil change yourself is extremely easy with a Benz. Even for women! All you need to do is purchase a topsider for around $35 (a vacuum pump that draws the old oil out through the same hole you use to add oil to the engine). You can also buy a tool to remove and replace the filter (around $5 at Advantage Auto Parts). The filter is located under the panel the dipstick fits through. It'll pop right off. Oil prices vary. I use Mobil 0-40 synthetic. Watch for sales and stock up. I just paid $4.70 a quart (my car take 6.5) at Advantage Auto Parts. I also buy new oil filters by the carton from a seller on eBay. The whole oil change is done without having to get under the car. Once you get the hang of it, you'll hardly get your hands dirty!
P.S. You also need a container to hold the old oil. You can dump it at your local Wal-Mart's garage for free!
Changing the oil yourself won't effect your warranty or the resale value of the car. Just keep good records and be sure to reset you service counter.
2006-09-01 05:13:47 · answer #1 · answered by IAINTELLEN 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you use the correct oil and you take the car to some one who knows how to do it you will be OK (stamp your book), you can also do it yourself if you know how. It is very important that you keep records of the oil change if you have that it shows that you are giving a good life to your car.I have a BMW and a Mercedes when i sold or trade i always receive top dollar because a have the history of the services. You can tell when you take good care of your car.
I hope this will help you, now you have a choice.
2006-08-31 22:28:48 · answer #2 · answered by Bratso 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For 800$ I'll change the oil, the filters and the toothed drive belt at the BMW and the Mercedes!!
2016-03-27 02:35:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can check the oil change prices at www.autoservicefees.com. They have all the big company oil change prices
2014-08-14 01:53:58 · answer #4 · answered by Ayaya 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you want to keep value of your expensive car up always keep certified and take it to the dealer. Then you will have a higher trade in value. I just think a nice car should be taken car of properly and if you can't the afford to maintain it then why buy the car....
2006-08-31 08:54:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 5⤋
its kinda like buying a cheap motorcycle helmet
$10 head $10 DOLLAR HELMET
yugo= jiffy lube
MERCEDES = DEALER
2006-08-31 10:26:02 · answer #6 · answered by KWILL420 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋