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jayc2640 · 10-13-2017, 07:47 AM

I've scheduled the first oil change since I've owned the coach. The local rv dealer has quoted $175.00 for an oil change for a gas coach. Is this reasonable? It seems like a lot, but I really don't know what is normal.

Thanks!

Shawn E · 10-13-2017, 08:06 AM

Unless they are doing more than an oil change that sounds expensive to me. I take my workhorse chassis to the local GM dealer and they do a lube/oil/filter for under $100 using full synthetic oil. If you have the F53 chassis I'm told any Ford dealer will work on them. In this case I'd check with Ford for a comparison quote.

MikeD1 · 10-13-2017, 08:53 AM

Our local places quote about $100. I do it myself with full-synthetic and a Motorcraft filter for less than $25 and an hour or so of my time. One of the nice things about most motorhomes is that you can easily crawl under without needing any jacks or such. I take the old oil to any local garage which recycles. Yes, I did invest in a oil drain pan and Fumoto valve to make future changes easier, think that was about $35 up front cost.

CampDaven · 10-13-2017, 09:13 AM

That's a double dip scam

Mudfrog · 10-13-2017, 09:16 AM

Since i do my own, i'm not positive what the going rate is. $175 for just an oil and filter change seems way high to me. Cost for the oil and filter run around $20 for me but that's because i use regular store brand oil and filter. It will certainly be higher for name brand synthetic.

Of course, we know that a lot of things on motorhomes are harder to work on, especially stuff around the engine. Surprisingly though, changing the oil on a gasoline engine model is often times easier to do than on an automobile. If you do your own changes on the car, then you probably wouldn't have any trouble doing it on the rv.

Waiter21 · 10-13-2017, 09:28 AM

Oil, Filter, Chassis Lube, check rear axle fluid, and all other fluids.

Less than an hour if no problems. Sounds high..

Stop by my house and I'll do it for $150.

**TonyDi** · 10-13-2017, 11:08 AM

Sounds very high to me. Make more inquiries.

dons2346 · 10-13-2017, 11:14 AM

You said the magic words, "rv dealer". Start at $125/hr labor then add 50 bucks worth of list price parts and you have your $175.

Most likely 7 qts of oil at 5 bucks a qt, and then a 15 buck oil filter.

Not unreasonable for a "rv dealer"

Gary RVRoamer · 10-13-2017, 12:48 PM

Agree with dons2346. That's the going price for many RV dealers (some are even more), but that's about the most expensive place you could get an oil change. Look around for a regular service shop that can handle a larger vehicle.

brucev · 10-13-2017, 01:41 PM

I take mine to Pete's Road service in SoCal. They are much less than the dealer and better service too. Find a place local to you that services trucks and call them.

Tha_Rooster · 10-13-2017, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jayc2640

I've scheduled the first oil change since I've owned the coach. The local rv dealer has quoted $175.00 for an oil change for a gas coach. Is this reasonable? It seems like a lot, but I really don't know what is normal.

Thanks!

I think for a gasser it would be high since it doesn't take any longer than a car.

jayc2640 · 10-13-2017, 02:33 PM

I spoke to the rv dealer and he confirmed that the $175.00 was for just an oil change (generator oil change was $124.00). He justified the cost by saying that an rv uses more oil than a car, and that the labor charge was $130.00/hr.

I called my local Ford dealer, and have an appointment for an oil change. The cost was $119.95.

Thanks for the info, you all saved me $50.00!

MotorPro · 10-13-2017, 04:32 PM

"An rv uses more oil then a car".? Same engine...same oil. Run don't walk to the nearest exit.

edge68474 · 10-13-2017, 08:46 PM

I looked this up just now and remember it from the past.
The Ford Triton V10 hold between 6 & 7 quarts with the oil filter.
I'll be doing my own as a newbie Motorhome owner.
There is plenty of room under there to do that.
I can't believe I was reading a $100 plus for an oil change, unless, they do a whole lot more, lots more.
Larry