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Bruadair · 03-28-2014, 08:59 PM

We're slowly making our way to the Monaco factory service center in Coburg for some warranty work. I recently inquired what they charge for an oil change on our 2014 Bounder with Ford V10 Triton. They quoated $599.95 for a Lube, Oil and Filter. As this is our first motorhome, and our first oil change, I am just curious if this is a typical price for an oil change. For that price I would rather wait until I get back to the house and just do it myself. But honestly I really don't want to do my own oil change if I don't have to. Does anyone have a recommendation for a place for an oil change (and an alignment) between Eugene Oregon and Spokane Washington?

**JohnRR** · 03-28-2014, 09:08 PM

I've found them (Fleetwood in Decatur) to be more than fair in their pricing and have to think there is a misquote here from them. I see no reason why Coburg would so outrageously over priced for a LOF.

Certainly not what I would consider paying.

Bad Bolt · 03-28-2014, 09:09 PM

For that? They are insane...

Change the oil yourself for $50 or so with synthetic.

A chassis lube? All you probably need to do is identify your lube points, buy a grease gun and squeeze yourself to a super weekend out with the dear wife...steak every night, for what you'll save.

UFO Pilot · 03-28-2014, 09:12 PM

Is Centralia, WA on your way? If so, give h ttps://www.brazelsrv.com/ a call. They did the alignment on my RV 2 years ago.

gemert · 03-28-2014, 09:15 PM

as a new DP owner this got my attention. What is the normal acceptable cost for an oil change? Thanks

CoastieSCPO · 03-28-2014, 09:16 PM

If its the 2014 Ford that the oil change is for then that is way to much money. I change the oil on my F53 with full synthetic oil as well as the filter and lube and it cost about $50.00 or so. Even if you have someone do it for you, it still should be less than $100.00 for a synthetic blend oil change.

You are going to a Monaco factory for warranty work on a Fleetwood coach?

deputydog · 03-28-2014, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruadair

I recently inquired what they charge for an oil change on our 2014 Bounder with Ford V10 Triton. They quoated $599.95 for a Lube, Oil and Filter.

WHATTTTTTT???? In my opinion that is utterly ridiculous

Move the decimal one place to the left to $59.95 maybe, but not 600 bucks.

I had a Ford V10 in my first RV and it's a simple change - I think about 6 quarts of oil at $6.00/quart, a $5.00 oil filter and maybe $1.00 for grease (one tube will do the chassis probably 10 times). If you went with synthetic oil it would be about $8 to $9/quart but even at that you are looking at a maximum of maybe $60 in parts. That leaves $540 in labor for a 45 minute job which is absurd. It's not a diesel, but even a diesel would not be that much for just the oil change. With fuel filters maybe, but not just for an oil change.

I would say to you "Run Forest, Run!!" (and not toward that service center). I'm in Florida so can't offer any alternatives to you but hopefully someone will.

stink · 03-28-2014, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gemert

as a new DP owner this got my attention. What is the normal acceptable cost for an oil change? Thanks

Maybe for a large diesel with an air filter change!!

RickO · 03-28-2014, 09:23 PM

Wow. Please post a follow up, if you find out this is really their quote for a LOF. Seems a bit steep.

These kind of numbers would send a lot of folks back to the drawing board to recalculate those "diesels cost more to maintain than gassers" arguments.

Just kidding of course.

Rick

edgray · 03-28-2014, 10:11 PM

Am I the only one confused by taking a Bounder to Monaco for warranty work?

As for that price, it has to be wrong-probably based on their assumption that you have a DP.

johnnyreno · 03-28-2014, 10:14 PM

look up speedco prolly 200 bucks I just changed mt 2014 450 hp cummins isl at a Spartan chasis dealer 329 that was lube and a major inspection and that was high, that 500 plus figure ITS A GAFFF runn

johnnyreno · 03-28-2014, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by edgray

Am I the only one confused by taking a Bounder to Monaco for warranty work?

As for that price, it has to be wrong-probably based on their assumption that you have a DP.

ED even if it is a dp that's really high

koda59 · 03-28-2014, 10:28 PM

As many have said, do your own oil and filter change. My Dp at camping world for OLF is 189.00

Traps90 · 03-28-2014, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by edgray

Am I the only one confused by taking a Bounder to Monaco for warranty work?

As for that price, it has to be wrong-probably based on their assumption that you have a DP.

Since ASV bought Monaco, add to the fact they also own Fleetwood and American Coach. They are changing the Coburg over to a service facility for all ASV Brands of coaches. With talk of them expanding the current facility or relocating to a larger facility.

We are at the Coburg Facility right now, and have seen some Fleetwoods here to have work done.

As for the price on the oil change, I would definitely ask them again. Cause they may not be the cheapest place for labour around, but they are not that much higher than anywhere else