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Old 09-08-2009, 09:29 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by basslover911 View Post
Ok, so If I go to autozone, pepboys, etc. I can get the diy oil change (5qts and an oil filter) for about $15 (plus tax).

So how do all these $20-25 oil changes do it? They have to pay for labor (probably 20mins for one oil change), and the location every month, and insurance, etc etc etc.... ?

How much could they possibly get a wholesale price of oil and filters for?!?
if the oil is in large drum it is cheap. the filters could be a set standard before name brand slapped on (its a sick world, I worked at quick lube 15 years ago). it could be a fram, it could be alot of things...

a tip to you: demand bottles, bring your own filter.My ol sube needs the tough guard with bypass screened (I gain a full open pressure relief at 65psi every morning) .

Else, it really is simple, not much to worry over.

I serviced almost 2000 last I knew. Not many need a special filter. In fact the EA sube engines is the highest (and only) real life pressure that needs to kick open relief to avoid hurting itself with 100+psi (aviation standard)
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