Being one of the top luxury cars in the world, it is easy to assume that maintaining the car will cost you an arm and a leg. And while there is some truth to it, some aspects cost much less than you may think. For instance, the cost of an oil change for a Lamborghini will surprise you.
So how much does it cost to change the oil of a Lamborghini?
How much does it cost?
Lamborghinis fall into two different categories; the Gallardo and the Murcielago. While both are quite expensive to maintain, the Murcielago is more expensive to maintain. The Murcielago will cost $2000 for an oil change and the Gallardo will cost $400 for an oil change. Oil change for a Lamborghini Huracan is roughly $1000.
You may think the cost of this oil change is high due to the cost of materials used, but that is far from the truth. The cost of oil used in both models costs around $100 while the filter costs $60, and $25 for a custom wrench needed for Lamborghinis.
Why is it so expensive?
A majority of the money charged is labor cost. Most car shops will charge for 2-3 hours of service when in reality they only need 30-45 minutes for the entire oil change process. Additionally, if you own a luxury car then you will definitely be visiting a professional with experience and the specific set of skills to handle oil changes in expensive vehicles.
Can you change the oil at home?
Yes. you can change the oil at home. And if you change your oil frequently, there will be no sludge buildup, so don’t worry about getting every ounce out from every possible drain point. All you have to do is drain the sump and refill it. You should be able to get 90% of the oil, and what’s left will be quickly diluted by the fresh synthetic.
However, it is not advisable to try to change the oil if you do not have a basic understanding of the process and the car parts. Especially if you own a luxury car that will end up costing an arm and a leg to remedy any mistakes made.
The Lamborghini Huracan on the other hand should not be messed with owing to the complex nature of its drain plugs. And if one is not familiar with the layout of the vehicle, it may take you hours on end to get the job done. Before getting to the oil to drain it, you will have to remove three panels and 50 bolts to even get to the drain plugs.
Additionally, the “drain plugs” are plural and you will have to remove eight. Then you have to remove all nine quarts of engine oil and replace the drain plugs. Then reassemble the panels after closing the drain plugs. But it can still be done if they are really determined. That said, keep reading to learn how an oil change is performed on a Lamborghini.
How to change the oil in a Lamborghini
The method of oil change will vary in each model. This depends on the engine design. Below is the oil change of the Aventador model. This will give you an idea of the type of work you should expect when changing the oil in other Lamborghini models.
Items needed for an oil change include;
The most common oil used is 14 quarts of Castrol Edge Professional LL03 5W-30 – OEM number G0521951L. Lamborghinis also uses special tools Torx T-20 and T-30 and Spline drive bits 10mm and 12mm. the oil filter should also be specific to car model but the most common one is OEM number 07M115561.
Lamborghini Aventador Oil Change Guide
- Remove the center shroud panel to expose the bottom of the engine.
- There are 16 T-30 and 2 T-20 Torx screws in the panel.
- Open and drain the three 10mm spline drive oil drain plugs on the engine labeled 1, 2, and 3.
- Plugs labeled A, B, and C are not used and should remain in place.
- Tighten to 23 Nm.
- Drain plug #3 has a support bar blocking access to it.
- You will need to move the bar out of the way to access the plug. It is not necessary to remove the bar completely, you need to only move it by removing 3 of the T-30 Torx screws.
- The screw used to mount the flexible hose to the support bar can remain in place.
- The screw on the driver’s side which holds the bar to the main frame needs to be loosened. Remove the other 3 screws.
- You can then move the bar out of your way then move it back into place when you are finished with that drain plug.
- The oil tank Drain plug is at the rear of the of the car as shown here with the arrow pointing to it.
- Remove it using a 12mm Spline drive bit. Tighten to 40 Nm.
- Remove the oil filter. Rub oil on the new filter’s seal and fill it with oil. Tighten to 12Nm.
- Fill oil tank until you get a full reading on the dip stick. I was able to get a total of 10 quarts in at this point. Which includes the oil poured into the filter.
- Start the engine for 1 minute to get the oil flowing into the engine. Keep an eye on the oil pressure.
- Add 3-4 quarts. Make sure you are getting a reading on the dip stick.
- Take the car for a short drive to warm it up.
- Check the oil after the warm up.
Note: When removing the underneath shroud panel, remove all screws except for the 2 furthest to the rear of the car. Those 2 should be loosened but, not removed. You can then flex the panel until the front lip comes out of place then slide the panel forward out of the 2 rear screw slots.