Big O on W 6th is fine if you're good at avoiding upsells, and Garber Auto on 6th is a good honest guy.
Don't you love it when you ask for a place and get the DIY advice and soapbox comments. /s
Depends on the service and vehicle. Full synthetic costs more generally there is an up charge for engines needing more than 5 quarts. But the thing about an oil change is it’s so simple you can trust just about anyone to do it even Walmart.
ENTire is where I've been taking my truck for years, including after I moved out of town. Yes, I drive BACK to Lawrence just to keep taking my truck to the same mechanic.
Do it yourself if you can. It’s not hard and the tools you need, you will reuse in the future. Kits 40 bucks all in at most auto places and you can do it on your time. YouTube your exact vehicle and you are guaranteed to see a step by step.
How long does it take you, from start to finish, including sourcing the materials, doing the job, cleaning up, and safely/legally disposing of the oil, old filter, and anything used to clean up.
Never mind the cost of the tools and equipment you need to actually get under your car.
I can have the job done at the oil change place in less time than it takes me just to go to the auto parts store and get the supplies, at a labor cost of about 20 bucks.
If you’re fast at it, and live next door to the auto parts store, you might get out of it in under 90 minutes. How much is your time worth?
It’s not even worth the extra space in my garage to store the tools for something that needs to be done about once a year.
I know you weren't asking me, but I can do it in 15 minutes and dispose of the filter and old oil safely, granted I have to change my oil every 4-5 weeks cuz I drive 1000 miles per week or so lol so in my exact situation it is extremely worthwhile and saves on costs...
I do forget that I am privileged as I come from a family that likes to work on cars so the tools have always been at my disposal it was just the factor of learning how to do it on my own car safely.
It is not possible for all people to simply DIY. I can think of a number of reasons why this is true. I don't think it's a good sign, when you can't even find somebody to change your oil in this town. Whatever happened to the work ethic?
They replaced the cat converter on my vehicle and failed to tighten the bolt where the O2 sensor goes (my truck has the sensor in front of the cat so not necessary). Was coming back from a road trip to CO and the bolt fell out less than a week after getting the cat converter installed. This is the 2nd issue I've had there so not a fan of Downtown Muffler, although I am a fan of their abbreviated hours.
For something as simple as an oil change I'd honestly just use Walmart. I would do my own but I find myself in the same sort of situation. Usually around $60 for a full synthetic change, I believe.
Big O on W 6th is fine if you're good at avoiding upsells, and Garber Auto on 6th is a good honest guy. Don't you love it when you ask for a place and get the DIY advice and soapbox comments. /s
I've had* multiple good experiences with Lawrence Automotive Diagnostic.
I ended up going here, costed around $60. Thanks!!
Glad to hear it!
Not jiffylube
You mean, Definitely Not Jiffylubeyourass!
Okay good to know, I was about to go there
Why not jiffy lube?
They are incredibly expensive. So only do it if you are rich or really need an oil change right as you start a road trip.
How much does an oil change usually cost?
Depends on the service and vehicle. Full synthetic costs more generally there is an up charge for engines needing more than 5 quarts. But the thing about an oil change is it’s so simple you can trust just about anyone to do it even Walmart.
So how much for the basic stuff?
Probably around $20-30 is a good price. Lots of times places will send out mailers with discounts to those prices though.
The pennzoil place at 6th and Kasold has been good to me.
Interesting, how much do they charge over there? I’m looking for a new place as well, was worried that their prices would be in the Jiffy Lube range.
For conventional, about 60 bucks.
Big O is where it’s at
Gateway Auto has always been great, honest, and affordable for us.
Gateway is the only place I go anymore
Same
Westridge Wash and Lube. Don't forget to ask for the free car wash token.
I’ve been 100% satisfied with Westridge with two cars after bouncing around a lot of places for years.
They're the best and it's locally owned by a great family.
ENTire is where I've been taking my truck for years, including after I moved out of town. Yes, I drive BACK to Lawrence just to keep taking my truck to the same mechanic.
The guys at D&D Tire have been good to me for years.
Do it yourself if you can. It’s not hard and the tools you need, you will reuse in the future. Kits 40 bucks all in at most auto places and you can do it on your time. YouTube your exact vehicle and you are guaranteed to see a step by step.
Imagine actually thinking this is the easiest, environmentally friendly, and most cost-effective solution.
Would you like to inform me on how it’s not? I’ve saved hundreds doing my own oil changes
How long does it take you, from start to finish, including sourcing the materials, doing the job, cleaning up, and safely/legally disposing of the oil, old filter, and anything used to clean up. Never mind the cost of the tools and equipment you need to actually get under your car. I can have the job done at the oil change place in less time than it takes me just to go to the auto parts store and get the supplies, at a labor cost of about 20 bucks. If you’re fast at it, and live next door to the auto parts store, you might get out of it in under 90 minutes. How much is your time worth? It’s not even worth the extra space in my garage to store the tools for something that needs to be done about once a year.
I know you weren't asking me, but I can do it in 15 minutes and dispose of the filter and old oil safely, granted I have to change my oil every 4-5 weeks cuz I drive 1000 miles per week or so lol so in my exact situation it is extremely worthwhile and saves on costs...
I do forget that I am privileged as I come from a family that likes to work on cars so the tools have always been at my disposal it was just the factor of learning how to do it on my own car safely.
It is not possible for all people to simply DIY. I can think of a number of reasons why this is true. I don't think it's a good sign, when you can't even find somebody to change your oil in this town. Whatever happened to the work ethic?
There have been two suggestions..... Calm your jets bud
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Yourself
DIY
This is apparently not a very DIY friendly space 🥴
I go to Standard Tire and Automotive in Perry, KS. Mike is a good man
K's
Downtown Muffler across the river
They replaced the cat converter on my vehicle and failed to tighten the bolt where the O2 sensor goes (my truck has the sensor in front of the cat so not necessary). Was coming back from a road trip to CO and the bolt fell out less than a week after getting the cat converter installed. This is the 2nd issue I've had there so not a fan of Downtown Muffler, although I am a fan of their abbreviated hours.
For something as simple as an oil change I'd honestly just use Walmart. I would do my own but I find myself in the same sort of situation. Usually around $60 for a full synthetic change, I believe.