[Costco] $39.99 Full Synthetic Oil (0W-20, 5W-20 or 5W-30) 2x4.73L - Page 7 - RedFlagDeals.com Forums (2024)

squall458 wrote: ↑How so? You get slightly more oil but you need to wait for rebates.

I am patient, waiting doesn’t bother me.
Also 5$ CT.

djdestroyer wrote: ↑Sorry -- I bought my first vehicle in December. I've only taken my girlfriend's car to garages that change the oil in the past -- just wondering how so many people change their own oil because it doesn't exactly seem easy.

It's easy if you have your own tools to do it. If you just bought a car and it's still under warranty, just get it done at the dealership when it's still free. After that, if you don't have any tools, just take it to the cheapest trustworthy place to get the oil changed. If you can get a full synthetic oil for the price of $35-$45, that's well worth it since full synthetic oil from major box office stores cost at least $30-$60 per 5L bottle. That is why this is a pretty good deal to get these Costco oil when it's on sale. The oil is more like $21.15/5L. But then, add in the cost of an hour's time (prep and cleanup) to do your own oil change.

CSharp wrote: ↑It's easy if you have your own tools to do it. If you just bought a car and it's still under warranty, just get it done at the dealership when it's still free. After that, if you don't have any tools, just take it to the cheapest trustworthy place to get the oil changed. If you can get a full synthetic oil for the price of $35-$45, that's well worth it since full synthetic oil from major box office stores cost at least $30-$60 per 5L bottle. That is why this is a pretty good deal to get these Costco oil when it's on sale. The oil is more like $21.15/5L. But then, add in the cost of an hour's time (prep and cleanup) to do your own oil change.

My warranty covers oil changes? I feel like I asked that when I purchased and the guy told me it wasn't covered. (Genesis for example advertises that they cover maintenance for the life of the warranty but no other manufacturers really advertised it).

I actually just booked my oil change with the dealership and the online quote said almost $100. Can I expect them to cover it? (Mazda CX-5 Signature purchased in Ottawa (Carling Mazda specifically, which has their own garage).

roastpuff wrote: ↑a bajillion fasteners and 2 panels underneath

This is a problem My Genesis has a hole in the underpan for drainplug access.... but you still have to remove the pan to access the filter

At least the pan is bolted on, the Murano uses those annoying plastic rivets

CSharp wrote: ↑What's the policy of Costco for returning the 2-pack case of oil that was bought a couple of months ago? I have a box that I bought that is currently unopened. I tried to get a price correction on it to get $10 back and the customer service said they only do price corrections/protection for any item bought within 30 days only.

Go into store, buy it at discount price. Take that product to the return line, and return under old receipt under satisfaction guarantee.

It's silly, but that's how you have to do with Costco price adjustments after a couple of months.

starchland wrote: ↑Where you bought it should take it back since you are being charged an eco fee (I think) for each purchase. At least the CT by me has an oil dump bin for used.

Thats is not how the eco fee works

Retailers are not mandated to take used oil back just because they sold it to you

vpasla1 wrote: ↑Go into store, buy it at discount price. Take that product to the return line, and return under old receipt under satisfaction guarantee.

It's silly, but that's how you have to do with Costco price adjustments after a couple of months.

That's what I should've done when I had the original receipt and I picked up a few boxes of that same oil. Could've saved me another trip to Costco and lugging a box back in and then pick up another box. Kind of a stupid policy. Princess Auto did the same thing with their price matching just last year. So, I just pay for a reduced item, walk back in to customer service with a receipt and get my refund. These stores likely do this to make it a real hassle for people to get price protection from the same store franchises.

djdestroyer wrote: ↑My warranty covers oil changes? I feel like I asked that when I purchased and the guy told me it wasn't covered. (Genesis for example advertises that they cover maintenance for the life of the warranty but no other manufacturers really advertised it).

I actually just booked my oil change with the dealership and the online quote said almost $100. Can I expect them to cover it? (Mazda CX-5 Signature purchased in Ottawa (Carling Mazda specifically, which has their own garage).

I just heard that my cousin bought a Toyota Sienna from the dealership and they have a 2-year checkup and oil change for free. I bought a used Corolla from a Toyota dealership years ago and signed on with the free oil change for life. However, if you read the fine print, it'll say that you will have a free oil change for life if your car is serviced with them and that you will have to accept their recommendations. Otherwise, the oil change is not for free anymore. After several services and oil change, I decided to do my own because the dealership was pretty much charging me more than an oil change for changing the cabin filters, which I bought either from NAPA or Amazon for 1/3 of the price. Quite a few Toyota dealerships offer lifetime free oil changes, especially for the first 2 years. After that, it gets a bit expensive.

$100 for oil change is way too expensive. Just take it to Mr. Lube if you can't do it yourself. That's crazy but not as crazy as owning a Mercedes (I think dealerships charge over $1000 for an oil change because they have to take apart a lot of stuff to access the filter and oil port)! Also, if your vehicle is at around 60K-100K, when asked if you want to change your transmission fluid, get that done as well. A lot of manufacturers say you don't need to change the transmission fluid (manual or automatic), that's BS.

danascully wrote: ↑Thats is not how the eco fee works

Retailers are not mandated to take used oil back just because they sold it to you

Oh too bad. I guess Canadian tire is just being nice

CSharp wrote: ↑I just heard that my cousin bought a Toyota Sienna from the dealership and they have a 2-year checkup and oil change for free. I bought a used Corolla from a Toyota dealership years ago and signed on with the free oil change for life. However, if you read the fine print, it'll say that you will have a free oil change for life if your car is serviced with them and that you will have to accept their recommendations. Otherwise, the oil change is not for free anymore. After several services and oil change, I decided to do my own because the dealership was pretty much charging me more than an oil change for changing the cabin filters, which I bought either from NAPA or Amazon for 1/3 of the price. Quite a few Toyota dealerships offer lifetime free oil changes, especially for the first 2 years. After that, it gets a bit expensive.

$100 for oil change is way too expensive. Just take it to Mr. Lube if you can't do it yourself. That's crazy but not as crazy as owning a Mercedes (I think dealerships charge over $1000 for an oil change because they have to take apart a lot of stuff to access the filter and oil port)! Also, if your vehicle is at around 60K-100K, when asked if you want to change your transmission fluid, get that done as well. A lot of manufacturers say you don't need to change the transmission fluid (manual or automatic), that's BS.

I've been watching a lot of mechanic youtubers recently and there seems to be a belief that shorter oil changes are warranted for the new hotter/turbo engines. In addition, the kia/hyundai/honda all seem to have some form of fuel dilution issue as well.

TLDR: The dealership will only perform free changes per the manual (ie: 16000 km / 1 year). IF you plan to keep the vehicle long term, you may wish to change at shorter intervals. Only way to really tell is with an engine oil analysis but for that price, you might as well learn how to swap the oil yourself and do it more frequently.

Finally, consider just pumping out the oil from the dipstick and refilling it that way. Honda/Acura often specifies filters to be swapped every other oil change and it's probably good enough for most cars.

CSharp wrote: ↑$100 for oil change is way too expensive. Just take it to Mr. Lube if you can't do it yourself. That's crazy but not as crazy as owning a Mercedes (I think dealerships charge over $1000 for an oil change because they have to take apart a lot of stuff to access the filter and oil port)! Also, if your vehicle is at around 60K-100K, when asked if you want to change your transmission fluid, get that done as well. A lot of manufacturers say you don't need to change the transmission fluid (manual or automatic), that's BS.

Ya unfortunately it's not covered with Mazda. I usually go to Great Canadian Oil Change and it's usually almost $100 -- so maybe I'll try Mr. Lube or Costco.

cheaper_than_cheap wrote: ↑They are sold in a sealed box containing two jugs of the same grade

Thanks, I forgot about that!

blueoceanwow wrote: ↑Do you guys change Oil And filter every 6 months or just the oil

I change every second oil change, but I buy a premium filter (rated for 24k km) and change the oil every 6-7k (20% oil life left on monitor). My oil change involves a fumoto valve so I can do an oil change simply by flicking the lever with a pan undermeath then pouring in new oil. I take a sharpie and put a few lines on the filter the first change then when I do the second one I see the lines and change it. Most of my oil changes end up costing $20. Technically, there is some merit to running a filter a bit longer as filtration rate increases as it gets some km put in it.

So far this has done well as I've redlined my accord an awful lot since I've bought it at 92k km and I'm now over 300k with it still purring without any engine issues the entire time. The k24 engine isn't very stressed and no turbo stuff to deal with, so just keeping oil in it is generally enough.

danascully wrote: ↑I bought actually less than that for both my subaru and my nissan. What vehicle do you have?

The tubing can just be any cheap tube

Didn’t see this response and I ended up getting the eZ valve with the long tip shipped for $52. For an outback.

darek_dade wrote: ↑Please elaborate on how engine oil is like blood in your car.

I will try lol

It carries the waste and impurities to the filter (liver) and provides lubrication (nutrients) to all parts of the system. It also reduce heat in stressed parts by constantly refilling with cooler oil (like oxygenated blood from the lungs to rest of body)

B0redatw0rk wrote: ↑I will try lol

It carries the waste and impurities to the filter (liver) and provides lubrication (nutrients) to all parts of the system. It also reduce heat in stressed parts by constantly refilling with cooler oil (like oxygenated blood from the lungs to rest of body)

Can you elaborate on pulse rate, good/bad fats, dangers of low/high blood pressure and fatty acids

Asriel wrote: ↑Didn’t see this response and I ended up getting the eZ valve with the long tip shipped for $52. For an outback.

I remember paying $15 for my Fumoto about 15 years ago, it came with a felt washer but I got a metal one thrown in for free.

starchland wrote: ↑Oh too bad. I guess Canadian tire is just being nice

Depends on your municipality, GTA CT's used to take used oil but they stopped because idiots would mix oil with other liquids in the same jug (some might still outside of Toronto proper), but at least we get "Toxic Taxi" service to pick up 10+ liters of household hazardous waste, otherwise we have to drop HHW at a transfer station.

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djdestroyer wrote: ↑Sorry -- I bought my first vehicle in December. I've only taken my girlfriend's car to garages that change the oil in the past -- just wondering how so many people change their own oil because it doesn't exactly seem easy.

Started changing my oil when I was 17. I’m now 46. I change the oil on my cars when they go out of warranty. It’s really simple to do, especially with cars that are higher like a SUV. You do get a bit dirty but not bad. The whole process takes me 20 mins including washing my hands and changing into my coveralls. I save a few dollars, but more importantly, I save time. Instead of trying to schedule a shop, arrange drop off, arrange pick up, etc, I would drop the filter and drain plug during the intermission of a hockey game and come back in the next intermission and fill it back up.