Is your car due for oil change? You can save on services and engine oils by knowing the price rates. See the change oil rates in the Philippines.
Price of Change Oil
For cars, the oil change price in the Philippines starts from Php 1700 to Php 5380 and above. This rate is for 4 liters of engine oils plus the filter and labor cost.
See: Repair Maintenance Prices
Packages are more cost efficient but you can also bring your preferred engine oil with fees on labor.
Where To Have Service
Most gas stations have their dedicated facilities and service bays for change oil. You may inquire from the nearest one in your area. Gas stations with change oil service include:
Shell
Petron
Sea Oil
Caltex
PTT
Rapide
Motech
Auto Shops
What Engine Oil to use
Note that the specific engine oil will depend on your car’s model and brand. You should read your car’s manual to know the kind of oil it needs. The most common ones are mineral oil, semi synthetic and fully synthetic.
5W-30
10W-40
15W-40
20W-40
5W-40
10W-30
Additional Expenses
Engine flush may also be done as part of the package. The price of engine flushing may start from Php 160 to Php 250 depending on the brand. The oil filters will also have a different price based on the size and brand.
Oil change packages will include the oil filters and engine flush. However, you can also bring your preferred supplies and oils and avail of the labor.
Oil Filter Types
C-034
C-101
C106
C-115
C-110
C-111
C-112
C-312
FC208A
FC193
FC321
O-119
O-008
Number of Kilometers Range
Most service providers will provide an estimate as to when to have change oil.
Mineral Oil – every 5,000 Km
Semi Synthetic Oil – every 7,500 Km
Fully Synthetic Oil – every 10,000 Km
While this is a basic guide, you should also consider how much you use your car and whether it is subject to extreme conditions. Such factors will also decrease the number of kilometer range to have an oil change.
Some mechanics recommend change oil every 3 months or whichever comes first.
References: HowStuffWorks, AAA