Journey// Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 So my 2014 Journey Limited is in need of an oil change and the dealership wants $80 for a full synthetic. Is this right? The most I've ever paid for a full synthetic oil change was $50, and that was on a 5.7 hemi! The process on the Journey isn't even that complicated, its that all my tools are in storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Take it to Costco 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 to be honest almost any place would be cheaper then the dealership for an oil change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 to be honest almost any place would be cheaper then the dealership for an oil change. i would just make sure they are using the right oil filter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 Do it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfeel Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Yesterday, I paid 140$ for oil change and labour at dodge dealership! Insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjboston5676 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 1 hour ago, mfeel said: Yesterday, I paid 140$ for oil change and labour at dodge dealership! Insane. that's just stupid lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silenze Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 i know they have coupons on the dodge drive app. i think they are also on the dodge website under service. i can get an oil change for under 25$ with coupon. not even worth doing it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 8 hours ago, silenze said: i know they have coupons on the dodge drive app. i think they are also on the dodge website under service. i can get an oil change for under 25$ with coupon. not even worth doing it yourself. i doubt that is a syn change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armando G Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Around my area SF, California, $80 for a full synthetic is pretty standard. And I am not necessarily talking about the dealership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjboston5676 Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Just do it yourself for around $25-30 Journey is the easiest vehicle i have ever done an oil change on. Filter at front straight up and down, dont even need a jack, just a single wrench for the drain pan. If filter was installed correctly and not over tightened it will come off by hand. takes 10 minutes to change oil. JDennis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 I pay about $35 for 6 qrts Mobil 1 at Costco, then take it to a local place (they dont offer Mobil 1) and they change the oil add the filter for $20. Total cost is about $55 and I dont get dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfurth Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Pennzoil Platinum can be obtained for $23/5 quarts (WalMart current price, Amazon is usually right there with them). Ultra Platinum (when it isn't made of Unobtanium) is only $2-$3 more. Throw in a good filter (for my 2.4L, I'm using a Purolator Boss at $12 - don't judge me, I only do this once a year!) and you're under $35 for the best recommended oil for the engine you can get. Get a floor jack and some stands (about $100) and a torque wrench ($40-$as much as you want) and you can do a properly spec'd tire rotation. Sure, the first one will cost you a little more than a dealer ($140), but your highest cost oil change for as long as you want is about $30-$40. It also eliminates the time needed to drive your vehicle to a dealer or oil change shop (20 minutes), wait a half hour, then drive back (total time wasted is more than one hour). Versus get your vehicle warm, drain hot oil until it stops dripping (while you rotate tires, and/or have a beer - not recommended for the first DIY oil change...), then pour in better than what they'll use for less cost. Maybe you lose 20 minutes when you dispose of the old oil (or you can store it until you have your next dump run - I'm sure most municipality waste acceptance facilities take used oil). And now you know it was done right and your drain bolt isn't going to be stripped out from having it installed with an impact wrench. 2late4u and jkeaton 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey// Posted October 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Well I was able to use a friends garage and changed it myself. Saved a lot of money, and I know what went into my car. Thanks for the help guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 On 9/30/2017 at 10:18 PM, mfeel said: Yesterday, I paid 140$ for oil change and labour at dodge dealership! Insane. i see you are in Canada dont they give you all 2 yrs of free oil changes,they do down in the U.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 I paid $64 at the stealership for my last oil/filter. I just used the dino oil off the rack, think they use Penzoil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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