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How much does a full service oil change typically cost with full synthetic oil?

I had a $10 off coupon at a Valvoline instant oil change figured I might as well use it. I had a full service oil change done with full synthetic oil (synpower 5W30) almost 5 quarts used. The total came up to $63.84 in Massachusetts. Is that normal for a full service oil change with full synthetic oil, I know thats top of the line oil but it just seems high. (Its a 97 awd eclipse gsx with 73k miles on it so trying to keep it in good condition)

Looking at the receipt, it says $37 for parts and $25 for labor. So what are people being charged for labor and parts when their oil change is only $20 bucks? Is Valvoline just expensive? The labor was higher because it was full service? Thanks.

I dont think I was necessarily cheated but I'm just not going to keep paying that kind of money for an oil change.

Figure that synthetic will be $20 to $25 added on top of whatever the price of the "normal" oil change costs, so $63 is entirely believable. Ironically, if you buy the oil yourself, they will probably only give you $2 or $3 off, but the saving is still worth it, if you are unable or unwilling to change oil yourself.

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