Would 10-minute oil change places make a profit doing ONLY oil changes?

[Retriever]

Originally Posted by Straight_8

If I wanted the cheapest crap money can buy and the cheapest filter....I'd go to a quick lube joint.

Yup!
In addition to the high incidence of over tightening oil drain plugs and double-gasketing of oil filters, let's not forget that the quicky places invariably use, "white box", filters that bear no brand name, are made in China, and are...just plain junk.

[oldtrader]

In addition to the high incidence of over tightening oil drain plugs and double-gasketing of oil filters, let's not forget that the quicky places invariably use, "white box", filters that bear no brand name, are made in China, and are...just plain junk.

Made in the same factories as the old American Company oil filters are made.

[Retriever]

Originally Posted by oldtrader

Made in the same factories as the old American Company oil filters are made.

Then, how do you obtain a good-quality filter?
Do you manufacture your own filters?
If not, which brand do you use?

[Me007gold]

Originally Posted by Retriever

Then, how do you obtain a good-quality filter?
Do you manufacture your own filters?
If not, which brand do you use?

Wix filter, and nothing but.

[Retriever]

Originally Posted by Me007gold

Wix filter, and nothing but.

Thank you for that info, but I was really interested in what oldtrader had to say.

[69GSstage1]

Most of these quick lube places also perform state safety inspections. I think where they really make a profit is if a customer's car has a failed safety componet ( i.e. turn signal bulbs, winshield wiper blades) and the place replaces the component to allow the customer's car to pass inspection.

[chiroptera]

Originally Posted by 69GSstage1

Most of these quick lube places also perform state safety inspections. I think where they really make a profit is if a customer's car has a failed safety componet ( i.e. turn signal bulbs, winshield wiper blades) and the place replaces the component to allow the customer's car to pass inspection.

Only in states that require such, which isn't the case in Michigan, where I live.

[HollaGeo]

I always follow their recommended services. I don't see them as scam artists at all.