I just got my 3,000 mi. oil change at the dealership, and it cost $70, as they used Mobil 1 oil. Is this normal? I know 'luxury' car oil changes cost more, but was just wondering.

My next question is, should I rely on the oil life meter for my next oil change?

Thanks.

$70 is normal at the dealership. You can do it yourself for $25. It's an easy DIY. The filter is on TOP of the engine.

My next question is, should I rely on the oil life meter for my next oil change?

Yes

I see the got you already with the 3000 mile fear factor.

Did you know that back in 1975 when Mobil 1 came out they were guaranteeing if for 25,000 miles or 1 year. But they backed down from that after pressure from other oil companies and auto companies.

Yes

I see the got you already with the 3000 mile fear factor.

Did you know that back in 1975 when Mobil 1 came out they were guaranteeing if for 25,000 miles or 1 year. But they backed down from that after pressure from other oil companies and auto companies.

I am planning to get my first oil change at 7500 miles or if the DIC tells me sooner. I will probably do it myself to save the few bucks. Which Mobil 1 is in our cars... 5W30, 10W30 Etc.?

I am planning to get my first oil change at 7500 miles or if the DIC tells me sooner. I will probably do it myself to save the few bucks. Which Mobil 1 is in our cars... 5W30, 10W30 Etc.?

I forget, but I know it's right on the cap, says mobile 1 and lists the type on it. Just pop the hood.

Edit: Oh look, it's right on that picture that Robert Posted lol
5W-30

I see the got you already with the 3000 mile fear factor.

Yeah, they did, but I am not going to do it every 3000 miles. Going to trust the oil life indicator unless I hear otherwise.

I just got my 3,000 mi. oil change at the dealership, and it cost $70, as they used Mobil 1 oil. Is this normal? I know 'luxury' car oil changes cost more, but was just wondering.

My next question is, should I rely on the oil life meter for my next oil change?

Thanks.
That price is normal and it also depends on the dealer...I get free oil changes for life (Not sure if it's my life or life of car...:hmm: ......and yes, you should rely on the oil life meter...Because my oil changes are free I usually change a bit more often than required....