Where Do You Buy Your Oil?

JimKW · 01-15-2014, 02:14 PM

I do my own oil changes mainly because it's quicker than taking it somewhere and waiting for somebody else to screw up my car, and I trust my own work. I've been doing on every car I've owned for the past 40 years. Let somebody else do it for a while years back until I found a huge oil spill on my garage floor after they did it becasue the oil filter was loose. Went back to doing it myself after that. Even taught my youngest daughter how to do it herself, but she married a mechanic.

I've been buying the Mobil 1 0W40 at NAPA, AutoZone or Advance, but I just saw it in a 5 quart jug for much less at Wal Mart. I don't think we are supposed to post prices here, but it was significantly less expensive than the other places. Anybody see a problem with buying there?

PINeely · 01-15-2014, 02:18 PM

Mobil 1 is Mobil 1, the same wherever you buy it. I get my 0W-40 at Walmart in the very jug you described and so far everything has been breezy. It's like $9 a quart or something at AZ/Napa/Advance and I can get the 5qt jug at Walmart for $27.

Also worth noting: AZ is selling Castrol 0W-40 for around $5 a quart

fazman · 01-15-2014, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JimKW

I do my own oil changes mainly because it's quicker than taking it somewhere and waiting for somebody else to screw up my car, and I trust my own work. I've been doing on every car I've owned for the past 40 years. Let somebody else do it for a while years back until I found a huge oil spill on my garage floor after they did it becasue the oil filter was loose. Went back to doing it myself after that. Even taught my youngest daughter how to do it herself, but she married a mechanic.

I've been buying the Mobil 1 0W40 at NAPA, AutoZone or Advance, but I just saw it in a 5 quart jug for much less at Wal Mart. I don't think we are supposed to post prices here, but it was significantly less expensive than the other places. Anybody see a problem with buying there?

I believe you can get the Mobile1 (5 qt) jug of LL-01 synthetic oil for about $22 at Wal mart and you can buy a 10 pack of oil filters online Tischer/Amazon for under $90 to make it a very economical oil change if you want. At those prices you might as well do the OCI at around 5000 miles or 7500 miles.

My personal (lazy) preference is to use the online coupons available at various BMW dealership websites to get the oil change done by BMW for about $65 every 10k miles and not get my hands dirty.

John 070 · 01-15-2014, 02:25 PM

On one of our cars we use Pennzoil Platinum. For a while there was a special rebate, so a $23 5 qt. jug ended up being $13. I got a total of 6 of them from Walmart. On the other car we also use synth, but I don't care what kind, so for 2 yrs. it's been this Shell Oil 5W30 synth, got 18 qts. @ 6 for $19.99 at BJ's whorehouse.

The BMW has only been changed at the dealership so far. When you can get $58 to $70 at the dealership, it's a tough sell to be ordering the oil online and DIY....

evoix · 01-15-2014, 03:30 PM

Walmart---Cheapest around but they never have enough in stock!!!!

mansito · 01-15-2014, 04:07 PM

In general I buy the Castrol + filter combo at AZ or AA for ~$32.

Agentphish · 01-15-2014, 04:21 PM

MANN Filter from Amazon
2X 5QT Jug 0w-40 Mobil 1 @ Wallyworld for sure. $23 can't beat that. I just buy two the first time so I have enough to do a complete change and have some left over for the next change.

AlpineSwift · 01-15-2014, 04:28 PM

Bosch Filter with Mobil 1 0W-40 Euro grade Syn.
Total ran me about $60. After discovering how insanely tight the filter cover was doing it myself after a stealership did it, I feel much more comfortable doing it myself.

hockeyplayer · 01-15-2014, 04:31 PM

Used to buy at AutoZone but now I get it at Wal-Mart its just a bit cheaper.

Usually get filters from AZ, Amazon or bavauto.

_Sinister_ · 01-15-2014, 06:00 PM

Sometimes Amazon and eBay have really great deals ordered some Mobil from eBay my last oil change all was great. Just make sure its a reputable store on eBay or Amazon

tc535i · 01-15-2014, 06:12 PM

last order came off Amazon

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Items Ordered Price
Castrol 06244 EDGE 0W-30 SPT Synthetic Motor Oil - 1 Quart Bottle, (Pack of 6) 2 of: Castrol 06244 EDGE 0W-30 SPT Synthetic Motor Oil - 1 Quart Bottle, (Pack of 6) [Automotive]
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
Amazon Prime: Two-Day Shipping is free
$48.39
Assenmacher Specialty Tools V 410 Oil Filter Housing Wrench for BMW and Volvo 1 of: Assenmacher Specialty Tools V 410 Oil Filter Housing Wrench for BMW and Volvo [Automotive]
Condition: New
Sold by: Tool Deals (seller profile)
Amazon Prime: Two-Day Shipping is free
$18.25
Mann-Filter HU 816 X Metal-Free Oil Filter 1 of: Mann-Filter HU 816 X Metal-Free Oil Filter [Automotive]
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
Amazon Prime: Two-Day Shipping is free
$9.17

Item(s) Subtotal: $124.20
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
-----
Total before tax: $124.20
Sales Tax: $9.55
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Total for This Shipment: $133.75
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needed 12 qts cause I did my e46 330i too, already had that filter. looks like the total would have been ~$63 for 6 qts + filter, shipped

e90335iftw · 01-15-2014, 08:37 PM

I simply buy it from BMW. I know they simply slap the logo on it, but for some reason i still keep buying from them.

Saintor · 01-15-2014, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by e90335iftw

I simply buy it from BMW. I know they simply slap the logo on it, but for some reason i still keep buying from them.

For a car under warranty, that's the way to go.

tc535i · 01-15-2014, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90335iftw

I simply buy it from BMW. I know they simply slap the logo on it, but for some reason i still keep buying from them.

I'm in west los angeles, and the local dealer (Santa Monica BMW, 1.7/5 stars on internet reviews

) would probably charge me twice list

assholes

Saintor · 01-15-2014, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90335iftw

I simply buy it from BMW. I know they simply slap the logo on it, but for some reason i still keep buying from them.

For a car under warranty, that's the way to go.

ndjenks · 01-15-2014, 08:48 PM

I'll purchase the oil online from ECS tuning if I have a coupon or just go to Wal Mart. I bought the filters in bulk from ECS Tuning as well for $90 which includes 10 MANN filters. Its always nice when the dealer runs specials, sometimes I can have it done there for $60!

e90335iftw · 01-15-2014, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Saintor

For a car under warranty, that's the way to go.

she just ran out of warranty. I don't know why I still buy it from them. Force of habit.

Harry335i · 01-15-2014, 09:25 PM

Walmart

#Tee · 01-15-2014, 09:45 PM

costco

X5-User · 01-15-2014, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by #Tee

costco

costco?? I didn't see any Mobile1 0-40 at costco...how did you find it?

#Tee · 01-15-2014, 09:56 PM

i run 10w/30 mobile

Infamy · 01-16-2014, 07:27 AM

I run Redline

01-15-2014, 02:14 PM	#1
JimKW Private First Class 12 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sunbury, OH iTrader: (0)	Where Do You Buy Your Oil? I do my own oil changes mainly because it's quicker than taking it somewhere and waiting for somebody else to screw up my car, and I trust my own work. I've been doing on every car I've owned for the past 40 years. Let somebody else do it for a while years back until I found a huge oil spill on my garage floor after they did it becasue the oil filter was loose. Went back to doing it myself after that. Even taught my youngest daughter how to do it herself, but she married a mechanic. I've been buying the Mobil 1 0W40 at NAPA, AutoZone or Advance, but I just saw it in a 5 quart jug for much less at Wal Mart. I don't think we are supposed to post prices here, but it was significantly less expensive than the other places. Anybody see a problem with buying there? __________________ 2008 Space Grey BMW 535XI Wagon 2006 Alpine White/Terra Cotta BMW 330xi 2000 Red Crownline 180BR - Lil Red 2003 Dark Blue Toyota 4Runner V8
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PINeely Lieutenant Colonel 1080 Rep 1,912 Posts Drives: 2013 535i, 2015 Tundra 1794 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jackson, MS iTrader: (2)	Mobil 1 is Mobil 1, the same wherever you buy it. I get my 0W-40 at Walmart in the very jug you described and so far everything has been breezy. It's like $9 a quart or something at AZ/Napa/Advance and I can get the 5qt jug at Walmart for $27. Also worth noting: AZ is selling Castrol 0W-40 for around $5 a quart
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01-15-2014, 02:25 PM	#4
John 070 Lieutenant General 1725 Rep 14,825 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	On one of our cars we use Pennzoil Platinum. For a while there was a special rebate, so a $23 5 qt. jug ended up being $13. I got a total of 6 of them from Walmart. On the other car we also use synth, but I don't care what kind, so for 2 yrs. it's been this Shell Oil 5W30 synth, got 18 qts. @ 6 for $19.99 at BJ's whorehouse. The BMW has only been changed at the dealership so far. When you can get $58 to $70 at the dealership, it's a tough sell to be ordering the oil online and DIY....
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01-15-2014, 03:30 PM	#5
evoix Major 459 Rep 1,435 Posts Drives: X3m Evo IX Evo X Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Walmart---Cheapest around but they never have enough in stock!!!!
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01-15-2014, 04:07 PM	#6
mansito First Lieutenant 14 Rep 335 Posts Drives: 2013 328i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Somersert Co, NJ iTrader: (0)	In general I buy the Castrol + filter combo at AZ or AA for ~$32. __________________ 2013 BMW 328i, 2008 Honda S2000, 2004 Lexus IS300, 1972 MB 250C
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Agentphish Major 131 Rep 1,052 Posts Drives: '08 328i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (2)	MANN Filter from Amazon 2X 5QT Jug 0w-40 Mobil 1 @ Wallyworld for sure. $23 can't beat that. I just buy two the first time so I have enough to do a complete change and have some left over for the next change. __________________ '08 328i \| TiAg \| 6MT \| CDV Mod \| RevMotoring Silicon Intake Tube \| AG M310 \| Cold \| Premium \| HiFi \| V1 Hardwire \| AirPlay - FiiO DAC '15 Golf SE Sport \| Pure White
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AlpineSwift Colonel 78 Rep 2,114 Posts Drives: 2008 335Xi Coupé Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Castle Rock, CO iTrader: (3)	Bosch Filter with Mobil 1 0W-40 Euro grade Syn. Total ran me about $60. After discovering how insanely tight the filter cover was doing it myself after a stealership did it, I feel much more comfortable doing it myself. __________________ E92 '08 335Xi 6AT - Cobb AP3 Tuned by MAC Autosport, Original Prototype Xi DOCRace 6266 Single Turbo Swap, VRSF CP w/Synapse BOV, VRSF 7" FMIC, BMS Cowl, H&R Coilovers, Renn Motorsport RS-51's, Stoptech Stage 2 Slotted, xHP Stage 3, Earl's Racing Oil Cooler, Turner Boost Gauge, M3 Lip Spoiler. Standing Mile Record Holder for Xi over a mile high: 168.2MPH @ 5512'; The Colorado Mile hosted by The US Mile.
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hockeyplayer Captain 74 Rep 776 Posts Drives: 2006 325i, 2006 325xi Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Used to buy at AutoZone but now I get it at Wal-Mart its just a bit cheaper. Usually get filters from AZ, Amazon or bavauto.
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_Sinister_ Major 72 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: Very Slow Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: The High State iTrader: (0)	Sometimes Amazon and eBay have really great deals ordered some Mobil from eBay my last oil change all was great. Just make sure its a reputable store on eBay or Amazon
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01-15-2014, 08:37 PM	#12
e90335iftw First Lieutenant 47 Rep 380 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I simply buy it from BMW. I know they simply slap the logo on it, but for some reason i still keep buying from them.
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ndjenks Private First Class 6 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330xi 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I'll purchase the oil online from ECS tuning if I have a coupon or just go to Wal Mart. I bought the filters in bulk from ECS Tuning as well for $90 which includes 10 MANN filters. Its always nice when the dealer runs specials, sometimes I can have it done there for $60! __________________ 2006 330xi 6MT - Deep Green Metallic/Beige Dakota - Every Option but Sports Package. No mods.
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