Local stealership $189 for Oil Change yes OIL CHANGE ??

[tquattro2004]

First off
I will need my first oil change soon. This is my 1st Audi as well. I went to a local place today that works on the car with a bay under the floor. You drive up and there are guys under the car. They had a problem getting the skid pad under the car off, so I told them to forget it.

I called my local Audi dealership to schedule an appointment for Oil Change. They told me $189.00
Seriously??
I am not cheap with money but, correct me if I am wrong. Oil change,
1. Drain oil pan,
2. Change filter,
3. Add OIL?
Am I missing anything?
$189 for that. Are they 2 oil filters on our cars? Is the oil filter in that fk'd up of a place where this could take 2 hours? Do I get happy ending?
Am I crazy to think that $200 is an insane amount for this minimal task?
Does anyone know a reputable Indy shop in Central Jersey?
I would possibly look into doing it myself but, I recent had a 2 level spinal fusion and no longer have the abilities I use to have.
All feedback is appreciated

[jon c]

it costs about 40 for oil, add in the cost for a filter 5...and the rest is labor. So yes, they're raping you.

[EtanClan]

I haven't ever heard of Audi dealerships charging that much, but I don't have first hand experience.

Most dealerships I've gone to for oil changes haven't even charged close to that. It's usually $50-60.

[Das General]

The oil filter is really easy to get to. They are trying to hose you.

[Coors]

First off
I will need my first oil change soon. This is my 1st Audi as well. I went to a local place today that works on the car with a bay under the floor. You drive up and there are guys under the car. They had a problem getting the skid pad under the car off, so I told them to forget it.

I called my local Audi dealership to schedule an appointment for Oil Change. They told me $189.00
Seriously??
I am not cheap with money but, correct me if I am wrong. Oil change,
1. Drain oil pan,
2. Change filter,
3. Add OIL?
Am I missing anything?
$189 for that. Are they 2 oil filters on our cars? Is the oil filter in that fk'd up of a place where this could take 2 hours? Do I get happy ending?
Am I crazy to think that $200 is an insane amount for this minimal task?
Does anyone know a reputable Indy shop in Central Jersey?
I would possibly look into doing it myself but, I recent had a 2 level spinal fusion and no longer have the abilities I use to have.
All feedback is appreciated

Where exactly in Central NJ? I go to a guy in Ewing. He has been servicing my Audi for a while now. They do all of my routine maintance and mods. Very good friend of my fiance's family. I used to live in Titusville NJ, he was right around the corner. I recently moved back to my home state of PA and wouldn't think of using anyone else.

The shop is called...
Romeco Incorporated
2243 SPRUCE ST Ewing, NJ.

It is a gas station, but please do not let this fool you. I am VERY anal about my car and who works/drives it. He and his employees have gained my full respect and trust.

The owner's name is Roger, tell him Eric w/ the silver A6 reffered you. He'll have you in and out in no time.

[Coors]

Oh! and he doesn't charge 189. an oil change. Call him to schedule an appointment or just stop by.

609.883.1232

[beckmaster]

Oh! and he doesn't charge 189. an oil change. Call him to schedule an appointment or just stop by.

609.883.1232

I think what he is charging you for is not just the oil change but the what ever millage you have servicing. They say they inspect the car rotate tires check all fluids yada yada yada.

-beck

[Coors]

I think what he is charging you for is not just the oil change but the what ever millage you have servicing. They say they inspect the car rotate tires check all fluids yada yada yada.

-beck

True! True!

I am going to go out on a limb here and assume that you (tquattro2004) probably went to Princeton Audi on Rt. 206. That also explains the $189.00 a$$ rape.

Good Luck

E

[2.slowT]

Make sure they save some oil for your bung. That is insane!

[tquattro2004]

True! True!

I am going to go out on a limb here and assume that you (tquattro2004) probably went to Princeton Audi on Rt. 206. That also explains the $189.00 a$$ rape.

Good Luck

E

I could kinda....maybe see close to $189 for Princeton Audi but no. Schneider Nelson Audi Long Branch NJ. Same crack heads who told me $650 to replace my window regulator, 4 days after my factory warranty expired. haha
Needless to say they are not touching squat on my car.
Coors thanks for the recomendation. I am going to mapquest them and see if its a descent ride for me.
I did run into the owner of the local Sunoco where I get gas. (93 oct) They have 2 bays there. He said, they work on audi's and benz's alot. The mechanic said after I told him that i need Mobil 1, anything with Mobil 1 starts at $100
Like the oil makes the oil change any fucking different. Don't think I'm bringing it there.
Coors good looking out.
I'll check them out tomorrow and let you know if I head down there.
Anyone else delt with Schneider Nelson Audi Long Branch NJ?

[2.slowT]

All said and done for Mobil 1 0/40 you should be less than 75 with a Mann filter.

[RAUDIS6]

All said and done for Mobil 1 0/40 you should be less than 75 with a Mann filter.

Maybe for a 2.7, but you are approching $150+ for the 4.2's, 9 quarts of oil, and a $35 oil filter (Mann), I had my dealership quote me $172, and a local Indy, does them for $120.

At the end of the day, you have to pay to play.

[2.slowT]

Maybe for a 2.7, but you are approching $150+ for the 4.2's, 9 quarts of oil, and a $35 oil filter (Mann), I had my dealership quote me $172, and a local Indy, does them for $120.

At the end of the day, you have to pay to play.

Dude, thats only like 2 more qt than I use. So add 15 and call it a day. Why is your Mann filter 35?? They are only 10 for the 2.7. If you buy them in bulk (5) you can get them for 20 on the 4.2.

So....

Mobil 1 0/40 5qt = 23 x 2 = 46 (plus an extra qt)
Full price Filter = 35
Time for Indy = 20

Total Earl Change = $106.00 max (subtract -$30 for the 2.7)

[FrankA6]

i just had mine done at my indy shop, i got 8 qts of mobil1 0w40, and they used a mann filter, the oil cost me $55 and the shop cost $25, thats it so should be around $80.

[Coors]

After all this oil change talk I decided to get mine changed. Basically, thats just an excuse I'm telling the wife. I'm having AWE's DTS (drive train stabilizer) installed as well. From what I've been reading it should really help tighten up the slack. Its not that the car feels sloppy, I just want it to be tighter. Haha! Don't we all wish it was a just little tighter?

I let you guys know what I pay for the lube job. My guess is what FrankA6 said, $80.

Tquattro2004, I'll give him a heads up just incase you decide to stop in. I've been diverting made business to him just by reffering people off the forums. (audiforums, audiworld, ...etc) He'll take care of you.

[e1000usa]

just do it yourself and save
some money

[Coors]

**Update**
$80.00 for full synthetic Mobil 1 and OEM filter
plus fixed that annoying rattle (heatshield)

Decided to install DTS myself, cant let my mechanic have all the fun. That goes in first thing tomorrow.

[skideeppow]

i just paid 75 for oil change at my delaership on an allroad, filter and all. I have my a4 2003 changed at an indy place and they charged me 125?

WTF????

[rockintheA6]

i will change your oil and filter for $80 haha

[projectdarka4]

go to a national tire and battery/tire kingdom... full synthetics are like 69.99... i work there haha

[Chopstixs]

Did they at least give you reach around? Send you flowers the following day?

[tquattro2004]

Got my oil change done today with Mobil-1 Full Synthetic European blend 0w-40.
The oil was $14 a quart. Nuts.
Next time I go back they said if I bring it they will use it for the oil change.
It $120 not terrible plus next time it will only be $50 plus the cost of oil. And they said they will install my sway bars whn I get them Plus Audi and their specs say 7.3 quarts of oil. not 5.

[2.slowT]

Plus Audi and their specs say 7.3 quarts of oil. not 5.

6.5 for the 2.7 and you can get oil for 5.95qt just found some.

[MOFSTEEL]

I change my own oil every 5k and let the dealership do it every other five since its free. I use the 0w40 Euro Mobil1. It usually sells for just under $7 a quart. An oil change is so easy a monkey could do it. I've done just about every mod on my car and have definitely saved a big chunk of change.

The Chrysler dealer wanted to charge my gf $290 to put new spark plugs in her 300c. I did it myself for under $35. Moral of the story is learn to do it yourself.

[Limen]

damn guys, I have the 4.2 motor and get the oil changed and fluids changed all for just around $40-$50. Anything over $120 is just stupid expensive!

I would say just find a good indy shop.

[tquattro2004]

First off
I would possibly look into doing it myself but, I recent had a 2 level spinal fusion and no longer have the abilities I use to have.
All feedback is appreciated

I would do my own oil changes but I am not able to do those types of jobs anymore.
At least next time its only going to cost $50 plus cost of Oil. So should be under $90.
Plus the mechanic let me watch the whole oil change, and look under my whole car. Now I found my place to go.
Thanks for all your insight and help on this thread.
Tom

[Daft]

Geez. The $189 is shocking. The $14 per/qt is just as shocking.

The filter is $9 from places like ECS.
As a few have posted, Mobil1 0w40 is roughly $6 per quart. $7 at the ripoff places.

I'd say it's time to take the next $189 and buy all the tools that you need to do the job on your own from here on out.

[ukr77]

Got my oil change done today with Mobil-1 Full Synthetic European blend 0w-40.
The oil was $14 a quart. Nuts.
Next time I go back they said if I bring it they will use it for the oil change.
It $120 not terrible plus next time it will only be $50 plus the cost of oil. And they said they will install my sway bars whn I get them Plus Audi and their specs say 7.3 quarts of oil. not 5.

ouch, the 0W40 syn at our local parts store is 7.50-8.00 per liter (CAD). I still get teh filter from the dealer, but that's just my laziness in not getting online and buying bulk.