spoon059 wrote:
jalichty wrote:
I figured out what filter I needed and then went to Amazon. Prices were very competitive with the dealer and the delivery was timely. If you have Prime, delivery is usually in two days and free.
Amazon has both fuel filters for $100+/- with free Prime shipping. That is about the best price you can get.
Our dealer charges about $70 for synthetic oil changes with filter on my Ram. That is only slightly more than it would cost me to do it myself. I'm allowing myself to get lazy and let the dealer do it twice a year... saves me the trouble of getting dirty and having to recycle 3 gallons of oil!
I have plenty of other vehicles where I can save money on oil changes!
Occasionally, there are cheaper sources, but I agree Amazon does tend to be one of the lower cost sources for OEM Ram fuel filters.
As for oil changes (and other maintenance), if at all possible I'll DIY--even it if costs me more vs. a "reputable" dealer or garage. I've long discovered these businesses are only as reputable as the specific individual performing the work on any given day. Nothing makes my day more than under/over torqued oil drain bolts, "doubled" up filter gaskets, under/overtightened filters, oil-soaked frame members, and/or use of the incorrect oil. Can you imagine 5w-20 in your Cummins?! You'll never know---ouch!