Frugal Mechanic Blog http://frugalmechanic.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:47:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 July Roundup: DIY Oil Change Deals http://frugalmechanic.com/blog/2010/07/02/july-roundup-diy-oil-change-deals/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=july-roundup-diy-oil-change-deals http://frugalmechanic.com/blog/2010/07/02/july-roundup-diy-oil-change-deals/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:47:47 +0000 eric http://frugalmechanic.com/blog/?p=428 Need to do an oil change?  Most online retailers won’t ship Motor Oil so you’re usually stuck picking it up at a local store.  Safe yourself the hassle of trying to grab all of the circulars, here’s a list of the DIY Oil Change deals available.

Full Circular: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/content_july-2010-oil-specials___

  • 5 Quarts Pennzoil Conventional Motor Oil + Purolator Classic Oil Filter: $16.99
  • 5 Quarts Pennzoil Conventional Motor Oil + Purolator PureOne Oil Filter: $18.99
  • 5 Quarts Pennzoil or Quake State High Mileage Motor Oil + Purolator PureOne Oil Filter: $19.99
  • 5 Quarts Pennzoil Platinum or Quake Full Synthetic Motor Oil + Purolator PureOne Oil Filter: $26.99
  • 5 Quarts Mobil 1 Synthetic or Synthetic High Mileage Motor Oil + Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filter: $29.99
  • 5 Quarts Mobil 1 Extended Performance Synthetic Motor Oil + Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filter: $32.99

Full Circular: http://images2.oreillyauto.com/uploads/currentad/WK_1026_OAPSH.pdf

  • 5 Qts Mobil Clean 5000 or PEAK Conventional Motor Oil + MicroGuard Oil Filter: $11.99
  • 5 Qts of Mobil 1 Synthetic + Mobil 1 Oil Filter: $29.99
  • 5 Qts of Royal Purple Synthetic Motor Oil + K&N Oil Filter: $39.99

Full Circular: http://www.autozone.com/images/MEDIA_ProductCatalog/m1950223_rebate.pdf

  • 5+ Qt Peak Motor Coil and STP Oil Filter: $12.99
  • 5+ Qt Castrol Syn Blend + Fram Tough Guard Filter: $19.99
  • 5+ Qt Castrol Syntec + Fram Tough Guard: $27.99
  • 5+ Qt Castrol Edge + Fram Tough Guard: $34.99
  • Additional $2 off Air Filter purchase with Oil Change Special

Promotion Details: http://www.pepboys.com/featured_products/mobil_5000_diy

  • Mobil Clean 5000 Motor Oil + ProLine Oil Filter: $12.99

Full Circular: http://www.myvirtualpaper.com/doc/carquest/summer_sale_flyer/2010061801/

  • 5 Quarts Pennzoil Conventional Motor Oil + FRAM Extra Guard Oil Filter: $16.99
  • Mobil 1 Synthetic Motor Oil, buy 4 get 1 free
  • Buy CarQuest Brand Premium Air Filter AND Premium Oil Filter, get the Premium Oil Filter Free after MIR

Full Circular: http://ecatalograck.genpt.com/NOL_2010_07/WebProject.asp?CodeId=7.1.3.1&BookCode=jul10flx

50 cent mail in rebate for up to 12 quarts of Valvoline Motor Oil

  • Valvoline Conventional Motor Oil: $2.99/qt – .50 = $2.49/qt
  • Valvoline Maxlife Motor Oil: $3.69/qt – .50 = $3.19/qt
  • Valvoline DuraBlend Synthetic Blend Motor Oil: $3.69/qt – .50 = $3.19/qt
  • Valvoline SynPower Full Synthetic Motor Oil: $4.99/qt – .50 = $4.49/qt

Additionally, purchase a NapaGold Oil Filter w/5 Quarts to get a Limited Edition Racing TShirt through mail in offer.

]]> http://frugalmechanic.com/blog/2010/07/02/july-roundup-diy-oil-change-deals/feed/ 0 The Complete DIY Mechanic Garage for $52.74 http://frugalmechanic.com/blog/2010/05/21/the-complete-diy-mechanic-garage-for-52-74/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-complete-diy-mechanic-garage-for-52-74 http://frugalmechanic.com/blog/2010/05/21/the-complete-diy-mechanic-garage-for-52-74/#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 15:22:47 +0000 eric http://frugalmechanic.com/blog/?p=418 Advance Auto Parts is running a great site-wide promo between 5/20 – 5/28.  Spend $100, then get a $50 gift card via email for a later purchase (including free shipping!)  Effectively, you can get $100 worth of stuff for $50.

Here’s the package to break the bank on this promo (heavy and bulky items to ship!)

1. Torin 2-Ton Trolley Jack with 2-Ton Jack Stands Combo – $49.99 (This is HEAVY you don’t want to pay for shipping for this!)

2. Toolworks 107-Piece Mechanic’s Tool Set – $34.99

3. Flotool Locking Oil Funnel – $2.09

4. Blitz 12 qt. Oil Recycle Can – $5.99

5. Blitz 7 qt. Round Drain Pan – $3.09

6. Performance Tools Jaw Grip Filter Wrench – $6.59

Grand Total: $102.74 – $50 Gift Card = $52.74

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Never thought I’d see a 240 DL drifting. Only in the Pacific Northwest!

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Some of you may have heard that Volvo has decided to kill the V70 wagon here in the US.    Coming from a Volvo family and being a wagon-fanatic, this news was especially sad.    A few automotive websites have created tributes to the classic full-size Volvo wagon (my person favorite comes from Jalopnik), but this is definitely the only rap song that I’ve seen.  Enjoy!

Courtesy of CarDomain

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Let’s face it….21 fans is embarrassing.   We’re better than that!  Help us out by clicking on the Facebook ‘Like’ button in the header.

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To celebrate Earth Day, Drew Carey and his lovely ladies on The Price is Right are giving away a new Tesla Roadster.   Valued at $112,000, the Tesla is the most expensive prize ever offered on The Price is Right.   Check out the lucky college kid who has a chance to win.  I won’t spoil it for you.

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We’re thrilled to announce that we just added RockAuto.com to our catalog.  For those of you who buy a lot of parts online, you’re probably familiar with Rock Auto.  These guys have some really great pricing on domestic and import parts with fantastic customer service and quick shipping.

PS….here’s a coupon for 5% off:  Enter code 69374A5972E1 in the ‘How Did You Hear about Us’ box during the checkout process

]]> http://frugalmechanic.com/blog/2010/04/22/new-retailer-rockauto/feed/ 0 Frugal Mechanic + Google Products + eBay = Awesome http://frugalmechanic.com/blog/2010/04/16/just-added-google-product-search-ebay/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=just-added-google-product-search-ebay http://frugalmechanic.com/blog/2010/04/16/just-added-google-product-search-ebay/#comments Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:32:05 +0000 adam http://frugalmechanic.com/blog/?p=371

We’re extremely excited to announce a very cool new feature on FrugalMechanic.com.   We just added two new tabs that allow you to search Google Product Search and eBay listings without ever leaving the website.   This dramatically increases our selection and makes it even easier to find the lowest price on auto parts.  Check it out:  http://frugalmechanic.com/auto-part/bosch-15733–bosch-15733-oxygen-sensor-universal-type-fitment

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Every once in a while, someone will make a comment about how Mr. Frugal logo looks similar to Mario.    What do you think?   Personally, I think Mr. Frugal (he really needs a better name!) is much happier than grumpy old Mario.  Speaking of Mario, check out this sweet video on YouTube of somebody beatboxing the Super Mario Bros theme song.

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