How much does your Oil Change cost? - Nissan Murano

TheGymKid · 05-02-2006, 07:57 AM

Two parter....

1 - Do you change your own oil or do you have it changed for you?

2 - How much does it cost you ? (For each part and what kind do you chose to use if you do it yourself?)

- My last time, I went to STS and paid $24.99. (I trust them there, my wife and parents use this place for a lot of car troubleshooting.) If it is much cheaper to do it myself, I would give it a whirl. How much is a filter and how much oil does it take?

**Eric L.** · 05-02-2006, 08:49 AM

Change it myself.

5 qts Mobil One EP 5w30 ~$20
OEM Nissan Filter ~$5

So it costs about the same as a cheapie oil change, except I get a factory filter with anti drainback valve and top of the line synthetic oil.

Fumoto valve makes oil changes a breeze - no mess.

**Kris** · 05-02-2006, 09:30 AM

Do it myself.

Mobil1, 5-30W - $21
Mobil1 oil filter - $11
Total - $32

More expensive than most places. However, i enjoy it, get quality oil and oil filter and I still trust myself!
Cost is secondary here.

**njjoe** · 05-02-2006, 11:31 AM

I change it myself.

This was my first time ever using Mobile 1.

Nissan OEM filter - $7.50
crush washer - $1.16
5 qts Mobile 1 (5W-30) - $28.95

Total - $37.61

**Gonzo** · 05-02-2006, 12:04 PM

Change it myself every 85-100 hours

4.25 Qts Mobil 5000 $10 (purchased 5 qts use 4.25)
OEM filter $5.00

Not some mch about $$ but rather to ensure its done correctly and it quicker than having it done at the garrage. The MO is soooo easy. No ramps.

Stoker · 05-02-2006, 03:30 PM

Change it myself
Mobil 05-30 from wally's world $34.25
New oil filter Nissan $5.25 and copper washer free

hfelknor · 05-02-2006, 03:39 PM

Use local Penzoil joint after starting out doing it myself as usual.
Gotten to the point where I have no problem getting under the car and draining the oil. However I need the emergency squad to get back out and up.......

Besides, I intend to sell/trade the car with less than 100K.
The engine is famous for doing 200K miles plus.
I no longer let the engine live at 5,000 RPM.
Sooooooo;

Bulk Dino from Penzoil (5w-30) is fine.

Homer

OOPs.
$24.95 with filter.

**zebelkhan** · 05-02-2006, 04:11 PM

I supply my oil and have dealer change it:

Mobil-1 5-30W $28 @ Costco
Change: $16 @ dealer, includes filter and washer
Total: $44 every 5,000 miles or 125 hours

Halo · 05-02-2006, 05:30 PM

I put whatever is on sale 5W30, usually around $5 for the oil
Factory filter and washer: ~$7

I do the S2000 at the same time although she gets Mobil1

and even there it's overkill for how frequently I do the changes.

Then I dump the used oil down the stormdrain and give the used filters to my little daughter to play with.

Kidding, I drop off all the nasty carcinogenic mess triple bagged at the local auto parts place, double gloved the whole time.

CVeeT · 05-02-2006, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Halo
I put whatever is on sale 5W30, usually around $5 for the oil
Factory filter and washer: ~$7

I do the S2000 at the same time although she gets Mobil1 and even there it's overkill for how frequently I do the changes.

Then I dump the used oil down the stormdrain and give the used filters to my little daughter to play with. Kidding, I drop off all the nasty carcinogenic mess triple bagged at the local auto parts place, double gloved the whole time.

Then I dump the used oil down the stormdrain

You are not serius, are you. In VA here you go behind bars for doing that. Please take it for recycling and be a responsible MO owner.

**Eric L.** · 05-02-2006, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CVeeT

Then I dump the used oil down the stormdrain

You are not serius, are you. In VA here you go behind bars for doing that. Please take it for recycling and be a responsible MO owner.

Uhhhh, did you read the entire post?

**njjoe** · 05-02-2006, 06:35 PM

Halo-

Amusing post. I like how CVeeT was more appalled with you for dumping the used oil down the storm drain than with giving the used filters to your little daughter to play with!!

-njjoe

CVeeT · 05-02-2006, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Eric L.

Uhhhh, did you read the entire post?

Not really ! Apologies, after I read the trigger line, that just halted me in the tracks.

mgthe3 · 05-02-2006, 07:31 PM

started out letting the dealer do it--my maint is covered for free.
BUT, I changed it myself last time and noticed a big difference with mobil 1.
This last time however, the dealer decided to change it themselves with only 2k on the mobile 1, I am noticing more engine noise.
I'll probably change it once again back to mobil 1. With mobile 1 I couldn't hear it idling with the door open--I can now.

TheGymKid · 05-03-2006, 07:35 AM

Okay... so I'll give it a try myself next time.

It looks like I need to purchase...

5 qts of Mobil1 EP 5w30 and an OEM Nissan Filter.

Do I buy the filter from the Nissan Dealership? The oil I assume I buy where ever I can find it cheapest... like an auto parts store or Sam's Club, right?

I don't need a lift, right? I can just slide under the Murano as is. Do I warm the engine up a little before I do it or do it while the engine is totally cold ? I would think a little warm to heat up the oil and losen it a little... but what do I know.

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05-02-2006, 07:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheGymKid Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,004	How much does your Oil Change cost? Two parter.... 1 - Do you change your own oil or do you have it changed for you? 2 - How much does it cost you ? (For each part and what kind do you chose to use if you do it yourself?) - My last time, I went to STS and paid $24.99. (I trust them there, my wife and parents use this place for a lot of car troubleshooting.) If it is much cheaper to do it myself, I would give it a whirl. How much is a filter and how much oil does it take?

05-02-2006, 08:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Eric L. Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 8,370	Change it myself. 5 qts Mobil One EP 5w30 ~$20 OEM Nissan Filter ~$5 So it costs about the same as a cheapie oil change, except I get a factory filter with anti drainback valve and top of the line synthetic oil. Fumoto valve makes oil changes a breeze - no mess. __________________ 2003 Midnight Blue SE AWD w/VDC Colgan Bra, Mobil One, JWT POP charger PAC aux input adapter, hardwired Escort Passport x50, KUDA mount for MP3 player, Porterfield R4S brake pads (now Akebono ProACT), ATE Superblue Yokohama Envigor (much improved over stock Goodyears) Lots of squeaks and rattles.

05-02-2006, 09:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kris Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake Lanier Posts: 5,265	Do it myself. Mobil1, 5-30W - $21 Mobil1 oil filter - $11 Total - $32 More expensive than most places. However, i enjoy it, get quality oil and oil filter and I still trust myself! Cost is secondary here. __________________ had: 03 MO SL, Gold, 2WD, Premium, leather, sunroof, Mobil 1, B-Quiet, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve, HIR's in fogs 08 CTS 304 HP Direct Injection Engine. Fully loaded with every option except AWD 04 FX35, AWD, Touring loaded, Garmin Nuvi 3590LMT, Fumoto oil valve Dream car: Ferrari Italia ------------------------------------------------ "It's not about how fast you go, it's about how you go fast" - Enzo Ferrari

05-02-2006, 11:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 12,469	I change it myself. This was my first time ever using Mobile 1. Nissan OEM filter - $7.50 crush washer - $1.16 5 qts Mobile 1 (5W-30) - $28.95 Total - $37.61 __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

05-02-2006, 12:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Gonzo Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 4,092	Change it myself every 85-100 hours 4.25 Qts Mobil 5000 $10 (purchased 5 qts use 4.25) OEM filter $5.00 Not some mch about $$ but rather to ensure its done correctly and it quicker than having it done at the garrage. The MO is soooo easy. No ramps. __________________ 2003 SL AWD Black

05-02-2006, 03:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Stoker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 842	Change it myself Mobil 05-30 from wally's world $34.25 New oil filter Nissan $5.25 and copper washer free __________________ 2003 Silver murano SL AWD Sunroof Sunroof deflector Roof rack cross bars Cloud rider lower grill Bug deflector 2011 VW Jetta TDI

05-02-2006, 03:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
hfelknor Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 3,282	Use local Penzoil joint after starting out doing it myself as usual. Gotten to the point where I have no problem getting under the car and draining the oil. However I need the emergency squad to get back out and up....... Besides, I intend to sell/trade the car with less than 100K. The engine is famous for doing 200K miles plus. I no longer let the engine live at 5,000 RPM. Sooooooo; Bulk Dino from Penzoil (5w-30) is fine. Homer OOPs. $24.95 with filter. __________________ 2001 Jaguar XJ8 Cruiser 2004 ThunderBird 2 passenger Runabout HAD The GOLD RUSH until Nov 6 2009 2003 Gold SLFWD with Premium, Sunroof, Latte Leather, Ultrashield Invisible Bra, Sunroof wind deflector, Aluminum Tank Guard, Chrome Wheels by Ion Alloy, Michelin 235/65-18 Cross Terrains, Garmin Nuvi 2008 Cadillac Gold Mist DTS LUX III - Gone! 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK 350 - Gone! "Didja ever notice that quiet people are not the only ones who don't say much?"

05-02-2006, 04:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
zebelkhan Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 6,312	I supply my oil and have dealer change it: Mobil-1 5-30W $28 @ Costco Change: $16 @ dealer, includes filter and washer Total: $44 every 5,000 miles or 125 hours __________________ 2004 SL AWD - Super Black - Leather Package (Café latte) - Tow Package - Floor Mats - Splash Guards - Cargo Area Protector - Rear Bumper Protector - Front Window Tint - Dawn Color Matched Body Side Molding – Day Time Running Lights - PAC-NIS1 Aux Audio input - Pressure Pro TPMS and Anti Theft Sensor Locks - 7" Xenarc VGA Touchscreen - Compaq EVO e-PC 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 Carputer with 120GB HD, DSATX PSU / Shutdown Controller, Road Runner Front End, iGuidance 3.0 Navigation, DVD player, Internet access, XM satellite radio, Deluo GPS receiver, Linksys WiFi Antenna, TERK XM antenna - Tweeter 22uF CAP mod - Magnetbra - Custom Backup Camera - Aries Polished Stainless Steel Sidestep (nerf) Bars - Euro-Tech Nudge Bar - Homemade Lower Grill Cover - Auxiliary Projection Fog Lamps - Aluminum Fuel Tank Shields - Wade Window Deflectors - Nissan Sunroof Deflector - Scosche UBRH Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit

05-02-2006, 05:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Halo Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 443	I put whatever is on sale 5W30, usually around $5 for the oil Factory filter and washer: ~$7 I do the S2000 at the same time although she gets Mobil1 and even there it's overkill for how frequently I do the changes. Then I dump the used oil down the stormdrain and give the used filters to my little daughter to play with. Kidding, I drop off all the nasty carcinogenic mess triple bagged at the local auto parts place, double gloved the whole time.

05-02-2006, 06:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 12,469	Halo- Amusing post. I like how CVeeT was more appalled with you for dumping the used oil down the storm drain than with giving the used filters to your little daughter to play with!! -njjoe __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

05-02-2006, 07:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
mgthe3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,065	started out letting the dealer do it--my maint is covered for free. BUT, I changed it myself last time and noticed a big difference with mobil 1. This last time however, the dealer decided to change it themselves with only 2k on the mobile 1, I am noticing more engine noise. I'll probably change it once again back to mobil 1. With mobile 1 I couldn't hear it idling with the door open--I can now. __________________ 2010 Titan Crewcab XE had an 07 S Brilliant Silver had an 04 SL Sheer Silver

05-03-2006, 07:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
TheGymKid Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,004	I'll try changing my own oil. Okay... so I'll give it a try myself next time. It looks like I need to purchase... 5 qts of Mobil1 EP 5w30 and an OEM Nissan Filter. Do I buy the filter from the Nissan Dealership? The oil I assume I buy where ever I can find it cheapest... like an auto parts store or Sam's Club, right? I don't need a lift, right? I can just slide under the Murano as is. Do I warm the engine up a little before I do it or do it while the engine is totally cold ? I would think a little warm to heat up the oil and losen it a little... but what do I know.

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