Cost of Oil Changes - Land Rovers Only

TerryS · 03-22-2006, 09:34 AM

I have recently heard of some horrendous charges by Land Rover dealerships for the cost of oil changes.

I am interested in hearing what others are paying, what model Land Rover, Synthetic, Blended, or dino oil, labor charges and filter prices.

I am only interested in hearing what people are paying to have it done, at the delaerships, local in-and-out shops, and garages, but not what the DIYers are paying for oil and filters. Thanks.

Rovin4life · 03-23-2006, 05:25 AM

The expensive ones you hear of is the 03- 05 RR. It takes nine quarts of Synthetic fluid and a cartridge type filter with the appropriate gaskets.

Even at Autozone prices it comes out to well over fifty dollars or more for parts alone.

The new LR3 takes nine quarts of Castrol synthetic blend. Well the 4.4 and new supercharged Jag engines both take nine quarts.

The V6 LR3 takes a Motorcraft 820. LR doesnt make them in LR badge. So we get them from the local ford distributor. Its the 4.0 out of the mustang. Plus it takes six quarts.

TerryS · 03-23-2006, 05:46 AM

Thanks Beezel.
What does your dealership charge for RR, RRS, LR3 and Freelander?
Do you also have a "HAZ Waste Fee"?

ish · 03-23-2006, 05:50 AM

Oil changes are included in the lease of my '05 RR and my Mini, but I do have them change the oil at 1/2 the milage they advise. I think it was about $100 but to be honest I'd have to go back and look at a bill to tell you for sure.

Then again nothing shocks me since the oil change on a 911 is more than $200.

Listen ,,,,,your choices are laugh, cry or suck it up and deal with it!

TerryS · 03-23-2006, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by lshill05

Then again nothing shocks me since the oil change on a 911 is more than $200!

Yeah, Tell Me about it. I run Mobil one in our Carrera, and at 22 quarts, Momma don't get no new shoes that week!

Kevin88RRC · 03-23-2006, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TerryS

Yeah, Tell Me about it. I run Mobil one in our Carrera, and at 22 quarts, Momma don't get no new shoes that week!

The Carrera takes over 5 gallons oil!!!! That's crazy!

TerryS · 03-23-2006, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin88RRC

The Carrera takes over 5 gallons oil!!!! That's crazy!

Yeah, they have a dry sump tank up in the right front corner of the engine compartment that has no bottom. Some years were 16 quarts, some were more, but unlike a wet sump, you can go up or down a few quarts without a problem, engine still gets plenty. The reason wasn't for additional lubrication, it was because the oil temps can run higher on the boxer engines.
Mine's a Targa Carrera, and I think it gets about 1000 miles a year usage.

WCURoverD90 · 03-23-2006, 09:27 AM

Goodyear place charged me 65 for synthetic, then didn't even fill it up to full....Once i got home and realized it I had to go back to town to get it filled to the correct level....

rmuller · 03-23-2006, 09:35 AM

For my 2001 DII, if I don't feel like doing it myself, the local mechanic charges $25 for oil change and greasing driveshafts.

ish · 03-23-2006, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TerryS

Yeah, Tell Me about it. I run Mobil one in our Carrera, and at 22 quarts, Momma don't get no new shoes that week!

The only difference between men and boys is the price of the toys.....lol
I have a pristine Carrara 2 911 / 964....and I change the oil for time/condensation reasons more than milage, I also only put 1,000 -2,000 miles per year on the Porsche. The Vette which I bought new in 1988 (44,000 miles) is much cheaper to keep, and I put +/- 400 miles per year on her.

ish · 03-23-2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin88RRC

The Carrera takes over 5 gallons oil!!!! That's crazy!

lol......we are talking the real deal air-cooled, which is all about the oil!

03-22-2006, 09:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
TerryS Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bloomfield, CT If I died today, I lived there all my life. Posts: 2,233 Gallery: 0	Cost of Oil Changes I have recently heard of some horrendous charges by Land Rover dealerships for the cost of oil changes. I am interested in hearing what others are paying, what model Land Rover, Synthetic, Blended, or dino oil, labor charges and filter prices. I am only interested in hearing what people are paying to have it done, at the delaerships, local in-and-out shops, and garages, but not what the DIYers are paying for oil and filters. Thanks.

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ish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,270 Gallery: 0	Oil changes are included in the lease of my '05 RR and my Mini, but I do have them change the oil at 1/2 the milage they advise. I think it was about $100 but to be honest I'd have to go back and look at a bill to tell you for sure. Then again nothing shocks me since the oil change on a 911 is more than $200. Listen ,,,,,your choices are laugh, cry or suck it up and deal with it! __________________ "Ish...I have in the past mistaken you for a perverted shit bag...now I realise that I am not shit bag enough. You truly are a king among men.I am not worthy with such imagination." Series 3 Guy 2005 Range Rover HSE 2007 BMW X3 M Sport Pkg 1990 911 Cabrio triple black 2006 Mini Cooper S Checkmate - GONE 1987 Corvette - 18 yrs Gone,,, sniff sniff -

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WCURoverD90 RIP Trooper Shawn Blanton Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lake Wylie, SC Posts: 6,765 Gallery: 10	Goodyear place charged me 65 for synthetic, then didn't even fill it up to full....Once i got home and realized it I had to go back to town to get it filled to the correct level.... __________________ "All those that believe in Telekinesis, Raise my hand' "If I wanted a Hummer, I would call your girlfriend" Rovers 97 Defender 90 Soft Top 2005 LR3 HSE 1956 Series 1 107 Tow Truck

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03-23-2006, 05:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rovin4life Former NAS LR TECH, Current AUS LR TECH Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 1,884 Gallery: 0	The expensive ones you hear of is the 03- 05 RR. It takes nine quarts of Synthetic fluid and a cartridge type filter with the appropriate gaskets. Even at Autozone prices it comes out to well over fifty dollars or more for parts alone. The new LR3 takes nine quarts of Castrol synthetic blend. Well the 4.4 and new supercharged Jag engines both take nine quarts. The V6 LR3 takes a Motorcraft 820. LR doesnt make them in LR badge. So we get them from the local ford distributor. Its the 4.0 out of the mustang. Plus it takes six quarts.

03-23-2006, 05:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
TerryS Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bloomfield, CT If I died today, I lived there all my life. Posts: 2,233 Gallery: 0	Thanks Beezel. What does your dealership charge for RR, RRS, LR3 and Freelander? Do you also have a "HAZ Waste Fee"?

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