Just had an oil change for my 2021 Elantra, and the total came to $150 CAD plus tax. Is this typical, or am I being charged too much? Also, how much does that special filter add to the cost?
You can do it yourself for around $30 (USD). The filter costs about $5, and the oil is around $25.
Don’t go to the dealership. Try another place to get it done, you’ll likely pay less.
lizbeth said:
Don’t go to the dealership. Try another place to get it done, you’ll likely pay less.
It wasn’t the dealer, but I see what you mean.
I paid around $120 CAD plus taxes at the dealership for my oil change.
Steve said:
I paid around $120 CAD plus taxes at the dealership for my oil change.
Even the quick lube spots around here charge $119 for synthetic oil changes.
Shop around. One dealership near me charges $130 USD for an oil change, but another one just a few miles away charges $60 and even washes the car. It’s a great deal, and the service is logged in the CarFax.
@Michael
They probably didn’t put the correct oil in it. But if it’s recorded, it’s fine, I guess. Hope you’re leasing the car.
Anand said:
@Michael
They probably didn’t put the correct oil in it. But if it’s recorded, it’s fine, I guess. Hope you’re leasing the car.
I just realised they likely used 5w-20 instead of 0w-20, and I’m leasing, so it doesn’t matter too much. I always check the dipstick after an oil change, and the car’s mileage improved after the change.
@Michael
0w-20 is synthetic oil, and 5w-20 is probably cheaper. Since you’re leasing, it shouldn’t matter. You did your oil changes, so you’re fine.
I paid $120 for an oil change at a pop and mom store for my 21 Sonata with synthetic oil.
For these kinds of prices, you’re better off going to a quick lube place.
Delaney said:
For these kinds of prices, you’re better off going to a quick lube place.
It was a quick lube, but I see what you mean.
Delaney said:
For these kinds of prices, you’re better off going to a quick lube place.
It was a quick lube, but I see what you mean.
Don’t go back there. You were treated like someone who doesn’t know better. My Elantra oil change is only $65 at the quick lube.
That’s too much. Find a different place, or if you can, just do it yourself.
You’re mostly paying for labor. If you want to save money, avoid the dealer.
Try Econolube. I got tires swapped and a full synthetic oil change for $104 CAD with taxes.
I just had my 2016 Sonata hybrid done at the dealer, and it cost me $85 USD.
It’s so easy to do it yourself on these cars. You can get oil for under $30 and a filter for $5. Takes 30 minutes max and saves so much money in the long run.
Shop around. A couple of dealerships near me offer full synthetic oil changes for $79.99, and there’s a local place that always has deals for $69.99.