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Had the 70k service done today so first one out of fixed price service. Looking at the invoice the cost of the oil was $98. A long time ago I used to provide oil when I had my cars serviced from now on I might go back to that. I justified it to myself by the fact I could use Mobil 1 fully synthetic oil in the car for less than what they used to charge to put the standard oil in. That was for normal petrol powered sedans not a Diesel car. Does anyone provide their own oil when they get their Prado serviced whether at Toyota or elsewhere? Given I haven't purchased oil that would be suitable for the Diesel Prado is it worthwhile to do this or is the cost similar to what Toyota charge?
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How much oil is in the sump? If its anything like a Pajero diesel, which holds around 10 litres, the $98 isnt bad. It isnt great as I'm sure they get it cheap, but it isnt bad. Think of what a 5 litre bottle of oil is worth at Repco etc.Wish List: Late 120 series or 150 series V6 preferably manual, the funds to buy said vehicle
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When I used to get my car serviced by a mobile mech, I used to supply the oil. Now it's done by Toyota I just let them use their own stuff
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I supply my own. Use Caltex Delo Gold, as vehicles come out of warranty do my own.
Toyota 140kms plus away, local Toyota agent uses bulk oil from motor traders.Cheers
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Had my 150 diesel in for a 50000k service last wednesday and 7 litres of super diesel cost $59.78. I don't know if i could buy that much cheaper any where else.2011 White GXL Manual, TJM T13 Bar, X-Ray Vision HID 220 Driving lights, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson S T Z tyres, Airtec Snorkel, Uniden 7700NB UHF, Ruffnuts Seatcover, TJM XGS Gold Suspension, Drifter Draws, Sidewinder Dual Battery System.Comment
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Found out it is as top truck says ie 7 litres although they don't put the quantity on the service report.Originally posted by bundyk View Post
Interesting top truck in the difference we were charged for oil $98 vs $60 they must use different oil from service centre to service centreOriginally posted by top truck View Post2016 200 VX TTD Pearl WhiteComment
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I just went and found the invoice for my 40000k service and 7 litre super diesel in june was $56.28. so a $3.00 rise in 6 months is'nt to bad, I think you should be asking questions of your service centre. $98 for oil is over the top.2011 White GXL Manual, TJM T13 Bar, X-Ray Vision HID 220 Driving lights, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson S T Z tyres, Airtec Snorkel, Uniden 7700NB UHF, Ruffnuts Seatcover, TJM XGS Gold Suspension, Drifter Draws, Sidewinder Dual Battery System.Comment
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