wondering if any one knew how much it cost to have a oil change at the nissan dealer, 18,500, oil change???

 

my dealer charges 19.95 for an oil change. Less if you give them the oil...

 

Well I do them myself - don't need the dealer scratching the car and leaving greasy prints inside the car.
I use Mobil 1, and NAPA Gold filters (the best). The cost is around $23, I do the labor, so for the same price as a dealer would charge I get the best oil/filter available.
All you need is a small strap wrentch with an adjustable handle for the oil filter and not mind jacking up the car
6". Piece of cake, about 30 minutes.

 

Once you have the "dealer" filter off, you should not even need the wrench. Just a bit of grunt and it should spin off. The filter should not be that tight.

 

Mike-777, What makes the NAPA Gold filters better then the Nissan OEM filters? Not disputing your opinion. Would just like to understand the differences. Thx!

 

You dont really have to jack up the car if you dont want to. ( I do, but I'm lowered, the oil catch pan wont fit under there) Just turn the steering all the way to the right, remove the inner fender liner from the right front wheel well...there it is, filter and drain plug.

 

Oil changes at the dealer should be between $20.00 to $32.00 depending on the place and if you have any coupons/offers.

If you can, try to do the change yourself. It's not too hard to do and over the long-run, you'll save yourself money. Plus, you get the satisfaction of working on the car yourself.

 

You're kidding, right?