Oil Change Price

bmcdonau · 09-08-2012, 05:17 PM

How much is too much to pay for an oil change?

**kurt** · 09-08-2012, 05:32 PM

What bike? They generally run about $75 these days. 1/2 hour of labor, oil and filter plus fees and taxes.

P-Ratt · 09-08-2012, 08:21 PM

I just realized I don't know the answer to this question.

Kurt sounds reasonable to me, though to say $75 for an oil change kills me. I can't remember the last time I didn't change the oil myself. Did one this morning actually.

tshelfer · 09-08-2012, 08:26 PM

$75???

**kurt** · 09-08-2012, 08:27 PM

Even changing my own, I figure $30 for a filter, crush washers and four quarts of of oil.

Manfred · 09-08-2012, 08:29 PM

Is motorcycle technician labor running $75 a half hour?

That's more than TWICE what auto tech labor is in my area.

msnyder755 · 09-08-2012, 08:38 PM

considering I just paid 46. for a gallon of Amsoil, 16 for a KN filter and 2 for crush washer and I still have to take off the fairing, dispose of the old oil and filter and put the fairings back on....75 isnt bad

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tshelfer · 09-08-2012, 08:43 PM

If NTB did bike oil changes, it would cost $20. Places that have oil lanes charge way below mechanic prices, and make their money on volume. Then again, who do you trust with your 11,000 rpm engine?

I don't know about how other bikes are for oil changes, but my VStrom and my previous Hondas have been stupidly easy. It's not just the money I save. I can change the oil in less time than I can drive to the nearest shop. And while it's draining is a good time to check tire pressures & oil the chain.

bmcdonau · 09-08-2012, 09:56 PM

The reason I asked was I was quoted $170 for a full sythetic oil change on my Harley. It has three places that take oil, tranny, primary and engine, but it still only takes 4.7 quarts. We're living in our RV and I don't have my tools or a garage so I figured I just take it to a dealer and have it changed, but at that price I decided to do it myself.

I ended up having to buy a #27 torx screwdriver and oil drain pan and the oil and filter cost $60. It took me about 30 minutes start to finish to change all three fluids and that was longer than normal because I didn't have my tools or workbench.

I know they have to make money, but they don't pay what I paid for the oil--if their oil doesn't come in a big drum and cost less than half of what I paid, they are screwing up.

SilverBullet · 09-08-2012, 10:11 PM

One of TWT's advertisers, Motorcycles Unlimited in Houston advertises a $50 oil change for most bikes. I think that is a reasonable price. Look for the banner at the top of the page.

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Kit_McConnico · 09-08-2012, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmcdonau

I ended up having to buy a #27 torx screwdriver and oil drain pan and the oil and filter cost $60. It took me about 30 minutes start to finish to change all three fluids and that was longer than normal because I didn't have my tools or workbench.
.

This is why I change my own oil.
Yeah they were beating you up with the price so you did the right thing by passing, but more importantly you know it was done right and can feel secure in that when riding the bike. I don't trust dealers with even these easy jobs.

P-Ratt · 09-08-2012, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manfred

Is motorcycle technician labor running $75 a half hour?

That's more than TWICE what auto tech labor is in my area.

From what I have seen, $60-90 per hour is typical, depending on if it is an independent shop or a dealership. And don't forget about flat-rate labor charges at many places.

**kurt** · 09-09-2012, 05:03 AM

If you are throwing in final drive and gear box, add another $50-$75. I was quoted about $250 for the first service on my Goldwing when I bought it (trying to sell a service package). It was nothing more than an oil change and once-over of all the fluid and safety systems.

KenH · 09-09-2012, 11:11 AM

9.47 1.2 quarts Mobil 1 Racing 4T bought on sale, case lots, with tax.
0.63 kerosene to clean the oil filter
$10.10

flb_78 · 09-09-2012, 12:51 PM

gallon of Rotella T 15w40 - $10
Purolater filter $3

**focus frenzy** · 09-09-2012, 02:56 PM

realy depends of what you are changing oil in.

some bikes (naked) take five minutes and just a couple quarts of oil, some take a hour just to get body work off.

I just did the Burgman spin on mod on my ZRX and that will save me $12-20 each oil change and be much less messy.

budzrex · 09-09-2012, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmcdonau

The reason I asked was I was quoted $170 for a full sythetic oil change on my Harley. It has three places that take oil, tranny, primary and engine, but it still only takes 4.7 quarts. We're living in our RV and I don't have my tools or a garage so I figured I just take it to a dealer and have it changed, but at that price I decided to do it myself.

I ended up having to buy a #27 torx screwdriver and oil drain pan and the oil and filter cost $60. It took me about 30 minutes start to finish to change all three fluids and that was longer than normal because I didn't have my tools or workbench.

I know they have to make money, but they don't pay what I paid for the oil--if their oil doesn't come in a big drum and cost less than half of what I paid, they are screwing up.

They have to pay for that fancy building between Belton and Temple somehow

bmcdonau · 09-10-2012, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budzrex

They have to pay for that fancy building between Belton and Temple somehow

Not with my money Bud!

Tattoogunman · 09-11-2012, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmcdonau

The reason I asked was I was quoted $170 for a full sythetic oil change on my Harley. .

There's your problem right there

I can remember everyone I knew who had a Harley always joked that HD stood for "hundred dollars" because every time they took it in, it cost at least a hundred dollars to do anything.

I always do my own service, especially on a bike - it's stupid easy, even if you have to remove some plastic. I used to buy kits specific to my bike for around $40 and it came with everything needed to change it (filter, oil, etc.). No way am I paying someone $70 or more to change my oil - have fun wrenching on your bike, it's part of the fun of owning two wheels! Something I'm lacking at the moment unfortuantely

bigjnsa · 09-11-2012, 12:58 PM

BMC, how old is your Harley? Last I checked it was only engine oil and primary....

09-08-2012, 05:17 PM	#1
bmcdonau Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Salado Posts: 3,465	Oil Change Price How much is too much to pay for an oil change? __________________ Dennis

09-08-2012, 08:21 PM	#3
P-Ratt Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bryan, TX!! Posts: 2,593	Re: Oil Change Price I just realized I don't know the answer to this question. Kurt sounds reasonable to me, though to say $75 for an oil change kills me. I can't remember the last time I didn't change the oil myself. Did one this morning actually. __________________ Mark Pratt It is the nature of deception to not know you are being deceived. For those who fight for it, freedom has a special flavor the protected will never know. FZ1 Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

09-08-2012, 08:26 PM	#4
tshelfer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arlington Posts: 4,993	Re: Oil Change Price $75??? __________________ Tim in Arlington '05 Suzuki V-Strom 650 Preach the gospel. And if necessary, use words - Francis of Assisi

09-08-2012, 08:27 PM	#5
kurt Administrator Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 17,347	Re: Oil Change Price Even changing my own, I figure $30 for a filter, crush washers and four quarts of of oil. __________________ 100 million gun owners didn't kill anyone last week.

09-08-2012, 08:29 PM	#6
Manfred Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: the swamp known as Houston Posts: 2,965	Re: Oil Change Price Is motorcycle technician labor running $75 a half hour? That's more than TWICE what auto tech labor is in my area. __________________ 1987 BMW R80RT - "Lucy!" 1980 Yamaha XS850SG - "Piglet" (Sold) http://defendingcontending.com/ There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:1)

09-08-2012, 05:32 PM	#2
kurt Administrator Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 17,347	Re: Oil Change Price What bike? They generally run about $75 these days. 1/2 hour of labor, oil and filter plus fees and taxes. __________________ 100 million gun owners didn't kill anyone last week.

09-08-2012, 08:38 PM	#7
msnyder755 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 380	considering I just paid 46. for a gallon of Amsoil, 16 for a KN filter and 2 for crush washer and I still have to take off the fairing, dispose of the old oil and filter and put the fairings back on....75 isnt bad Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Michael Snyder 2007 Honda Shadow (Hers) 2008 Kawasaki ZZR600 (Mine) 2008 Honda VFR 800 (Mine Too) Several others stolen or sold since '84 MSTA President and Texas State Director AMA Defender Member HRCA Member STOC Member #6325 "It's not the speed really, I just wish I didn't drink all that cough medicine"

09-08-2012, 08:43 PM	#8
tshelfer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arlington Posts: 4,993	Re: Oil Change Price If NTB did bike oil changes, it would cost $20. Places that have oil lanes charge way below mechanic prices, and make their money on volume. Then again, who do you trust with your 11,000 rpm engine? I don't know about how other bikes are for oil changes, but my VStrom and my previous Hondas have been stupidly easy. It's not just the money I save. I can change the oil in less time than I can drive to the nearest shop. And while it's draining is a good time to check tire pressures & oil the chain. __________________ Tim in Arlington '05 Suzuki V-Strom 650 Preach the gospel. And if necessary, use words - Francis of Assisi

09-08-2012, 09:56 PM	#9
bmcdonau Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Salado Posts: 3,465	Re: Oil Change Price The reason I asked was I was quoted $170 for a full sythetic oil change on my Harley. It has three places that take oil, tranny, primary and engine, but it still only takes 4.7 quarts. We're living in our RV and I don't have my tools or a garage so I figured I just take it to a dealer and have it changed, but at that price I decided to do it myself. I ended up having to buy a #27 torx screwdriver and oil drain pan and the oil and filter cost $60. It took me about 30 minutes start to finish to change all three fluids and that was longer than normal because I didn't have my tools or workbench. I know they have to make money, but they don't pay what I paid for the oil--if their oil doesn't come in a big drum and cost less than half of what I paid, they are screwing up. __________________ Dennis

09-08-2012, 10:11 PM	#10
SilverBullet Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Humble,TX Posts: 2,467	Re: Oil Change Price One of TWT's advertisers, Motorcycles Unlimited in Houston advertises a $50 oil change for most bikes. I think that is a reasonable price. Look for the banner at the top of the page. _ __________________ 2011 Husqvarna TE630 2006 Honda VTX1300S 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 650 2003 Kawasaki Voyager XII 2002 KTM 300 EXC 1991 Suzuki DR650S 1974 Suzuki TM400 x 2

09-09-2012, 05:03 AM	#13
kurt Administrator Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 17,347	Re: Oil Change Price If you are throwing in final drive and gear box, add another $50-$75. I was quoted about $250 for the first service on my Goldwing when I bought it (trying to sell a service package). It was nothing more than an oil change and once-over of all the fluid and safety systems. __________________ 100 million gun owners didn't kill anyone last week.

09-09-2012, 11:11 AM	#14
KenH Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lost in space Posts: 10,414	Re: Oil Change Price 9.47 1.2 quarts Mobil 1 Racing 4T bought on sale, case lots, with tax. 0.63 kerosene to clean the oil filter $10.10 __________________ It only takes 12 horsepower to ride around the world. The rest is just wheelspin. A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone. "Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add "within the limits of the law" because law is often but the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual." - Thomas Jefferson

09-09-2012, 12:51 PM	#15
flb_78 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gravel Switch, KY Posts: 3,453	Re: Oil Change Price gallon of Rotella T 15w40 - $10 Purolater filter $3

09-09-2012, 02:56 PM	#16
focus frenzy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cleburne Posts: 5,865	Re: Oil Change Price realy depends of what you are changing oil in. some bikes (naked) take five minutes and just a couple quarts of oil, some take a hour just to get body work off. I just did the Burgman spin on mod on my ZRX and that will save me $12-20 each oil change and be much less messy. __________________ .....Leon 80 GS1000G, 83 GS1100E, 2K ZRX1100 (Tyra), 03 SV1000N(phoenix )

09-11-2012, 12:58 PM	#20
bigjnsa Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 839	Re: Oil Change Price BMC, how old is your Harley? Last I checked it was only engine oil and primary....

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