How much more $ are your oil changes using synthetic? - TundraTalk.net

Billmanweh · 05-04-2008, 10:18 PM

Just wondering what the price differences are by using synthetic oil in your Tundra's oil changes? I'm just coming up on 5,000 miles in my '07 Tundra and I'm trying to decide which oil to use.

TexBiker · 05-04-2008, 10:24 PM

Depends on which synthetic you use and how/where you buy it. The prices vary widely. Since all our vehicles use synthetic, I buy in bulk and the price comes out to about $1/quart more expensive than a premium dino oil.

Also, DIY is usually much cheaper than having a dealership do it.

ProCharger · 05-04-2008, 10:29 PM

I read in another post somewhere here today that a dealership with synthetic was $74.

Mickey · 05-04-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ProCharger

I read in another post somewhere here today that a dealership with synthetic was $74.

Castrol synthetic since day one. Yes synthetic cost more per quart and you're looking close to $8.43 per quart at 7 quarts gets expensive. Yes I spend $74 for an oil change. Wife's Prius was $49 with synthetic. You get what you pay for.

2008_CrewMax · 05-05-2008, 01:29 AM

standard oil change at a dealership is like $69 or something, if you want to use mobil 1, is an extra $8 a quart, truck takes 7-8 quarts.

Mickey · 05-05-2008, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 2008_CrewMax

standard oil change at a dealership is like $69 or something, if you want to use mobil 1, is an extra $8 a quart, truck takes 7-8 quarts.

For me if it was regular oil I would be charged $45. Synthetic is twice as much as regular oil. I use it in case I don't make it at regular intervals.

2008_CrewMax · 05-05-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickey

For me if it was regular oil I would be charged $45. Synthetic is twice as much as regular oil. I use it in case I don't make it at regular intervals.

i bring my own mobil 1 and have the dealership do it .. but i do make it during normal intervals.

mel1310 · 05-05-2008, 03:18 PM

i just went to get my oil changed today, and it cost me $84.00 for full synthetic. i told them i wanted the full synthetic that is what they reccomment on the oil cap, i thought that they were putting in 0w 20, or 5w 20, but no they put in 10w 20 mobil 1 pure synthetic. i dont know how much of a difference that makes, but i called my sales man and i am supposed to call him back in an hour or so to see what he says, so well see. ill let you guys know what they say, if anyone is interested.

2008_CrewMax · 05-05-2008, 03:21 PM

please do for general knowledge for everyone.

twiztd_tundra · 05-05-2008, 07:07 PM

right now i use royal purple and wouldn't trade it for anything...hope this isn't an issue on the yota's..

ramoine · 05-05-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mel1310

i just went to get my oil changed today, and it cost me $84.00 for full synthetic. i told them i wanted the full synthetic that is what they reccomment on the oil cap, i thought that they were putting in 0w 20, or 5w 20, but no they put in 10w 20 mobil 1 pure synthetic. i dont know how much of a difference that makes, but i called my sales man and i am supposed to call him back in an hour or so to see what he says, so well see. ill let you guys know what they say, if anyone is interested.

I'm interested as well .

Chris'TRD · 05-05-2008, 08:55 PM

I use Royal Purple and it did improve my gas milage by the most 1 mile per gallon. I also used it in my last Tundra.

Griffin · 05-05-2008, 10:40 PM

Damn, over $70 for an oil change?!?!

And you guys probably do that every 5K, right?

Thats why I change my own oil. I paid just over $80 for 12qts of Amsoil 0w20 for my truck and car. Now I dont have to mess with a full change for 25K miles, just change the filters every 5K and top-off if needed.

CJ$ · 05-06-2008, 12:25 PM

I paid $64.95 for the Toyota Express Lube Service. They use Synthetic oil, check your tires, check all fluids, etc.

05-04-2008, 10:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Billmanweh Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5	How much more $ are your oil changes using synthetic? Just wondering what the price differences are by using synthetic oil in your Tundra's oil changes? I'm just coming up on 5,000 miles in my '07 Tundra and I'm trying to decide which oil to use.

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TexBiker Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 326	Depends on which synthetic you use and how/where you buy it. The prices vary widely. Since all our vehicles use synthetic, I buy in bulk and the price comes out to about $1/quart more expensive than a premium dino oil. Also, DIY is usually much cheaper than having a dealership do it. Last edited by TexBiker : 05-04-2008 at 10:27 PM.

05-04-2008, 10:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
ProCharger Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 42	I read in another post somewhere here today that a dealership with synthetic was $74. __________________ 07 DC Limited 4x4 TRD Tundra 00 S-10 Xtreme Race Truck

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2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,255	standard oil change at a dealership is like $69 or something, if you want to use mobil 1, is an extra $8 a quart, truck takes 7-8 quarts. __________________ 2008 Tundra CrewMax 5.7L White 2007 Honda Fit Burnt Orange Metallic 2006 Honda CBR 600rr White/Chrome 2007 Audi A4 2.0T (Her's) Black Moderator at Tundrachat.com

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mel1310 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lake County, Florida Posts: 129	i just went to get my oil changed today, and it cost me $84.00 for full synthetic. i told them i wanted the full synthetic that is what they reccomment on the oil cap, i thought that they were putting in 0w 20, or 5w 20, but no they put in 10w 20 mobil 1 pure synthetic. i dont know how much of a difference that makes, but i called my sales man and i am supposed to call him back in an hour or so to see what he says, so well see. ill let you guys know what they say, if anyone is interested. __________________ 2007 Black 5.7L 4x4 SR5 CrewMax Airaid Cold Air Intake, Magnaflow Dual Exhaust with 4" tips, Line-X Spray in Bed Liner, 2.5" Leveling Kit, Tint, Westin Step Bars, 60" Plasmaglow Fire and Ice LED Brakelight Bar, 18" KMC XD Hoss Chrome Wheels, 33" Nitto Terra Grappler Tires So Far.....

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05-05-2008, 03:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,255	please do for general knowledge for everyone. __________________ 2008 Tundra CrewMax 5.7L White 2007 Honda Fit Burnt Orange Metallic 2006 Honda CBR 600rr White/Chrome 2007 Audi A4 2.0T (Her's) Black Moderator at Tundrachat.com

05-05-2008, 07:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
twiztd_tundra Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deep Woods, La Posts: 3	right now i use royal purple and wouldn't trade it for anything...hope this isn't an issue on the yota's..

05-05-2008, 08:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
Chris'TRD Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL Posts: 56	I use Royal Purple and it did improve my gas milage by the most 1 mile per gallon. I also used it in my last Tundra. __________________ '08 CM Black 4WD TRD SR5

05-05-2008, 10:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
Griffin Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 71	Damn, over $70 for an oil change?!?! And you guys probably do that every 5K, right? Thats why I change my own oil. I paid just over $80 for 12qts of Amsoil 0w20 for my truck and car. Now I dont have to mess with a full change for 25K miles, just change the filters every 5K and top-off if needed.

05-06-2008, 12:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
CJ$ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 104	I paid $64.95 for the Toyota Express Lube Service. They use Synthetic oil, check your tires, check all fluids, etc. __________________ 07' 5.7 DC Limited - Silver Sky Metallic Electric Retractable Tonneau Cover - Pace Edwards Line-X Spray in bedliner Sportz Truck Tent III Sacramento, CA.

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