Originally Posted By: TurboFiat124
Just curious what brand of oil and filter do these shops use that charge $16 (materials + labor)? In other words how can they make money at $16 (parts + labor)?
5 quarts of Castrol will cost you $16 at Wal-Mart. I usually buy Purolator filters at Advance.
Sometimes I take advantage of Advance Auto's oil change special for $19.99 which could be anything.
They use that to get people in then try to sell other services.
I believe the technical term is loss leader.
Just curious what brand of oil and filter do these shops use that charge $16 (materials + labor)? In other words how can they make money at $16 (parts + labor)?
5 quarts of Castrol will cost you $16 at Wal-Mart. I usually buy Purolator filters at Advance.
Sometimes I take advantage of Advance Auto's oil change special for $19.99 which could be anything.
They use that to get people in then try to sell other services.
I believe the technical term is loss leader.