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Did I get ripped off on my first oil change?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by roberts11260, May 10, 2011.

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  1. May 10, 2011 #1
    roberts11260

    roberts11260 Bobtail Member

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    Hello everyone
    I just started my Trucking company and took my 1981 359/378 in for a oil change and grease.

    They did not have Rotella and they did not have any Delo oil.

    They only had the bulk oil which was Dezol 15w40

    I paid 244 for the oil change and gease, which the guy doing the work went over the entire truck greasing everything and even topped off the diffs and tranny.

    I got the Heavy duty Cat oil filter which was 44 dollars.

    The labor was 100 per hour.
    This all took one hour and the place was open at 10 at night which was very convenient.

    When it was said and done the bill was 360.

    I just have never heard of Dezol and cannot find much info about it on the web.

    Anyone ever used Dezol?
     
    roberts11260, May 10, 2011
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  3. May 10, 2011 #2
    Diesel Dave

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    Heck, I paid $310 with cat filters, delo 15/40, lube and a gallon of Lucas. And now im curious bout Dezol, never heard of it.
     
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  4. May 10, 2011 #3
    Diesel Dave

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    If they don't carry Delo or are out of it, I leave, btw when I get the service done but usually I do it myself except when im extremely busy, I go to Zippy's in Funtucky on Valley.
     
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  5. May 10, 2011 #4
    Diesels_Mechanical

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    I did some research for you and it looks legit as far as the oil. here is a link to the manufacturer "Universal Lubricants". It claims to be rated for most engines according to manufactures specs.
    And being an owner of a Shop in Beaumont, TX i would say that was a good price for a Pm service.
     
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  7. May 10, 2011 #5
    Diesels_Mechanical

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    Diesels_Mechanical, May 10, 2011
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    Baack and 123456 Thank this.
  8. May 10, 2011 #6
    SpankingGT

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    I paid 310.00 at speedco but that included air filter and cabin filter and oil analysis- you are right on the $. T/A ultimate PM is 239.00 + tax and such.
     
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  9. May 10, 2011 #7
    Diesel Dave

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    Read that link (btw, thanks) according to that oil company, it's an ECONOMICAL oil, I know it meets the specs, but theres NO way I would use it:biggrin_25512:. Thats just me, Now if I had an engine that kept using oil/burning then maybe I would use it for a inexpensive price of course:yes2557:
     
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  10. May 10, 2011 #8
    Heavyd

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    Topping up your diffs and trans likely added around $50. Most of our services range from $325 to $375 Canadian depending on what you need for filters/oil.
     
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  11. May 10, 2011 #9
    FLATBED

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    Place in BRAMPTON Oil ,filters, grease job , top up of fluids $200.00 open 24/7. If you use CASTROL get 1 pair of free work gloves 4L jug of oil and tube of 5th wheel grease, and Truck wash is $25 with oil change.
     
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  12. May 10, 2011 #10
    Rerun8963

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    yeah but the company is a "re-refinery".....meaning it is using recycled oil with new additives...??

    http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/PollutionPrevention/upload/re-refined-oil-fact-sheet.pdf
     
    Rerun8963, May 10, 2011
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