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Title: Truck Stop Oil Changes
Post by: Dan & Ann on January 15, 2011, 05:48:40 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 67478 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/67478)
Hi everyone. We have our '98 Allure garaged outside of McAllen and it will be due for an oil change next time we fire it up. Last time, paid through the nose at a truck shop in McAllen even though I supplied the oil filter. Hoping to avoid that experience again!
Just outside of McAllen on 281, there are Flying J and Love's truck stops. I've never gotten an oil change at a truck stop but have heard of others doing this. I have the oil filter so all they need to do is change the filter and oil.
Any of you using either of these truck stops for oil changes and if so what did you pay and how do you go about it?

Thanks.

Dan & Ann Houcl

Allure #30180, 1998 and still runs perfect
Title: Re: Truck Stop Oil Changes
Post by: Leonard Kerns on January 15, 2011, 06:18:48 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 67481 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/67481)
Remember it needs lubed as well, that is what adds to cost, but they all seem to be on the high side. I do it myself, more quality control and much cheaper.

Leonard

97' Magna 5418
Title: Re: Truck Stop Oil Changes
Post by: Jag73e on January 15, 2011, 06:28:32 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 67483 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/67483)
I use an independent shop next to a truck stop. I buy my own oil and filters, oil and fuel. They charge $55.00 for oil and fuel filter change, oil change, and lube. I watch what they are doing, have the lube diagram handy so they miss nothing. I'm very happy with this, will not go back to a dealer. Have a diesel pusher.
Title: Re: Truck Stop Oil Changes
Post by: Jag73e on January 15, 2011, 06:31:20 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 67484 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/67484)
I use an independent shop next to a truck stop. I buy my own oil and filters, oil and fuel. They charge $55.00 for oil and fuel filter change, oil change, and lube. I watch what they are doing, have the lube diagram handy so they miss nothing. I'm very happy with this, will not go back to a dealer. Have a diesel pusher.
Title: Re: Truck Stop Oil Changes
Post by: Travman100_3 on January 15, 2011, 06:52:51 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 67486 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/67486)
Speedco centers do a good job at a more reasonable price.

Ray

2000 Intrigue 11040
Title: Re: Truck Stop Oil Changes
Post by: Jock Vargo on January 15, 2011, 08:17:04 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 67487 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/67487)
Don,

I agree with Ray it is hard to beat Speedco. They have shops in San Antonio and Laredo. You might want to check them out. Remember they do not charge by the quart. They have a set price for services
I have used them and was very happy with their service in Oregon and California.

Jock Vargo
2005 Inspire
51428
Title: Re: Truck Stop Oil Changes
Post by: Al on January 15, 2011, 08:49:53 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 67489 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/67489)
I don't recall any negative posts on Speedco. Fair prices and good service seems to be working for this company.
AL

00 affinity #5851

Title: Re: Truck Stop Oil Changes
Post by: Ernie Ekberg on January 15, 2011, 08:55:47 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 67490 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/67490)
as I remember they are capable of an oil analysis

Ernie Ekberg
Weatherford, Tx 76086
817-475-3991
www.ernieekbergflooring.net (http://www.ernieekbergflooring.net/)
Title: Re: Truck Stop Oil Changes
Post by: David Rousey Jr on January 16, 2011, 12:41:54 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 67503 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/67503)
Dave Rousey Jr.

Styleworks RV Repair &
Bus Restoration LLC/ Owner
33070 Roberts Ct.
Coburg, OR 97408
(541) 543-7983

http://styleworksrvrepair.com (http://styleworksrvrepair.com) dave@... (dave@...)
Title: Re: Truck Stop Oil Changes
Post by: Dan & Ann on January 17, 2011, 05:24:17 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 67545 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/67545)
I could take it to the Speedco in San Antonio next trip. Do they require a reservation? Have overnight parking??

Thanks.
Title: Re: Truck Stop Oil Changes
Post by: Jock Vargo on January 17, 2011, 06:32:14 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 67546 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/67546)
Dan,

I don't think they have any RV hook-ups. And the two I've been to the do not take reservations. They do however, process things quickly. I have called ahead several day to find out when they were the least busy. The most I've spent if 1 1/2 hours for the full service including oil analysis, antifreeze analysis and complete service.

I do pay a little extra to use CAT filter.

Jock Vargo
2005 Inspire
51428
Title: Re: Truck Stop Oil Changes
Post by: Jsmmrlin on January 17, 2011, 09:15:27 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 67554 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/67554)
I used the San Antonio shop last summer. Great experience and I will go back. They do not take reservations. Fast service and they let you look over their shoulder. I watched in the grease pit and looked around under the coach and watched as they filled the oil and changed the filters.

Jerry

'07 Allure 31485
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