Originally Posted by Juancl

Our D90 with 7,000k miles went in for service today with a check engine light (Code P043E EVAP System Leak detection). I checked the gas cap a couple times since it came on and drove it for another 30-40 miles with the light, after which I just scheduled an appointment. About 1/4 mile from the dealer this morning it turned off (in classic Murphy's law fashion)... Anyway, still took it in so they can read the codes and see if anything needed taking care of from our website. Since the car was already there and I have limited time these days, I also asked them to change the oil, as I am not a believer in the whole 21,000 mile service interval, this the first oil change and the car has done its fair share of offroading in very dusty places.

Now for the actual questions: the dealer quoted me $300 for the oil change (which I know it's outrageous and I can do myself, but I am pressed for time these days and can't do it, so effectively paying them for my lack of time). The service order indicates 10qts of oil, an oil filter and an oil plug (which based on my quick research works to be about $80 in parts, making it harder to swallow the $300 charge...), now:

• Does this thing actually take 10qts of oil (P300 engine)?
• Do they actually change the plug these days? I was assuming dealers use oil extractors to perform oil changes, but I might be wrong, so honestly curious. I typically do my own oil changes the good old way (via the drain plug), but have been considering an extractor, so ultimately want to know what is best.

Originally Posted by irontmp

Never done an oil change in my life. Had all the right tools and consumables. No issues at all. Even torqued plug to 30ft/lbs. Cost: Mobile 0w16 on sale $31.99, filter $8.10, washer $1.50, environment fee $0.35, total $41.94 plus tax = $47.39 (US $ 35.53) .

Almost had fun. Took me over one hour. It’s tight under the truck, had to add 4 inch thick planks. The one thing I know for sure, everything was done by the book/specs. Got the right oil, right oil level, correct torque.

Would I do it again? It’s physically hard to do. Maybe next time I’ll go to Mr Lube, stay in the car, no appointment, no waiting, clean pants and sneakers – what’s 100 bucks more?

What do you guys think?

Originally Posted by GavinC

you used the wrong oil.

Originally Posted by SilverSFR

IronTMP,

Are you trolling us?

If you only used 5 qts (1 big jug) of Oil Change you only put back in half the the wrong oil required. "Mobile 0w16 on sale $31.99" You should stop driving the vehicle immediately if your above statements are correct. 17 ft/lbs or 22nm is the proper oil drain plug torque spec.

Originally Posted by Juancl

Our D90 with 7,000k miles went in for service today with a check engine light (Code P043E EVAP System Leak detection). I checked the gas cap a couple of times since it came on and drove it for another 30-40 miles with the light, after which I just scheduled an appointment. About 1/4 mile from the dealer this morning it turned off (in classic Murphy's law fashion)... Anyway, still took it in so they can read the codes and see if anything needed taking care of MG Repair. Since the car was already there and I have limited time these days, I also asked them to change the oil, as I am not a believer in the whole 21,000-mile service interval, this is the first oil change and the car has done its fair share of offroading in very dusty places.

Now for the actual questions: the dealer quoted me $300 for the oil change (which I know it's outrageous and I can do myself, but I am pressed for time these days and can't do it, so effectively paying them for my lack of time). The service order indicates 10qts of oil, an oil filter, and an oil plug (which based on my quick research works to be about $80 in parts, making it harder to swallow the $300 charge...), now:

• Does this thing actually take 10qts of oil (P300 engine)?
• Do they actually change the plug these days? I was assuming dealers use oil extractors to perform oil changes, but I might be wrong, so honestly curious. I typically do my own oil changes the good old way (via the drain plug), but have been considering an extractor, so ultimately want to know what is best.