2 reasons I glad I bought a Ford
07-25-2018, 08:08 AM
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2 reasons I glad I bought a Ford
A friend of mine has a 2016 Silerado. I rode with him to get his oil changed. He informed it was cheaper to have the dealer do it than do it himself. It cost him $60 to have the dealer do it and it costs him around $75 to buy the oil and filter. That is reason number 1. My dealer charges me (when I buy a bundle of 10) $15 for an oil change with semi synthetic oil. That's for oil filter and labor.
#2 reason that I would not want a Chevy. While waiting on his truck I look at trucks on the lot. All the Scewcabs where assembled in Mexico. Mine was assembled in Dearborn MI. I know parts are made all over the world but I want one made here in the good ole USA. Just my opinion.
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#2 reason that I would not want a Chevy. While waiting on his truck I look at trucks on the lot. All the Scewcabs where assembled in Mexico. Mine was assembled in Dearborn MI. I know parts are made all over the world but I want one made here in the good ole USA. Just my opinion.
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07-25-2018, 08:34 AM
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Mobil has $12 per 5 qt jug rebates twice a year on Mobil 1. Wal-Mart sells the 5 qt jugs for $23 all the time. So Mobil 1 costs $2.20 per quart. Motorcraft filters for the 2.7 are slightly more expensive at $6. So a full synthetic oil change costs. less than $20.
07-25-2018, 08:39 AM
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I just know what he told me. He said it was a special oil and a special filter and it holds eight quarts. I'm not for sure where he buys it. But I know the guy won't go to a place he thinks is too high.
07-25-2018, 08:45 AM
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GM requires 0W-20 dexos rated syn. Almost any off the shelf brand will meet this spec, Mobil1, Pennzoil Plat. Castrol Edge/Magnetec, Valvoline Syn, even NAPA and Walmart Supertech meet the requirement. There's a bunch of oils that work; here's the list: Dexos 1 Gen 2 oils
So at most you are looking at 30-40 for 8 quarts (the GM spec). Ironically the Motorcraft FL-500s (I'd opt for a Wix if it were me) also fits the GM V-8's. So if you wanted you could do an oil change for $40ish. Very similar pricing, and not much difference if you ask me.
So at most you are looking at 30-40 for 8 quarts (the GM spec). Ironically the Motorcraft FL-500s (I'd opt for a Wix if it were me) also fits the GM V-8's. So if you wanted you could do an oil change for $40ish. Very similar pricing, and not much difference if you ask me.
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07-25-2018, 09:14 AM
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For my '16 5.0L, I go to the dealer as well. 8qts + filter is probably $30? Dealer is $60...I get free coffee and donut and I get to look at all the new cars and trucks on the lot. And it's only about a 3 mile drive.
Now, on my '03 4.2L, I do it myself. 6qts and filter and it takes me 15mins total to change it.
Now, on my '03 4.2L, I do it myself. 6qts and filter and it takes me 15mins total to change it.
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07-25-2018, 10:34 AM
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When I had my 2014 Silverado I got 3 or 4 free oil changes...
With my F150 I get the Works for $39.95 (I think they charge me for another qt), eat the dealers donuts+coffee and use the wifi while I wait. These days you only change the oil twice a year so no big deal.
With my F150 I get the Works for $39.95 (I think they charge me for another qt), eat the dealers donuts+coffee and use the wifi while I wait. These days you only change the oil twice a year so no big deal.
07-25-2018, 01:14 PM
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