This thread has taken on quite a few tangents and we should probably lay this one to rest.

To summaries everyone’s posts:

• Synthetic costs more than Dino.
• There are some definite advantages and perks for using the dealer. (Or stealer, your mileage may vary).
• Oil changes are not rocket science.
• Some dealers, where local competition or market conditions permit, charge way more than they need to for an oil change because they can.
• Most quickie places are really bad, but some of them are ok.
• Most independent places are ok, but some of them are bad.
• Bringing your own oil & filter to an oil change place is a lot like bringing your own wine to a restraint, most of them will tolerate it, but be pissed all the same and spit in your food. Others are quite happy to accommodate you.
• Doing it yourself, besides being fun and messy is a great way to save a few bucks.
• The rules are different depending where in the world/country you are. Re-read your warranty and check out the consumer protection laws etc. in your region to see if doing it yourself can cause unwanted hassles if you need to make a warranty claim.
• Make sure the coffee isn’t too hot, and don’t eat too many burgers or you’ll get fat.