McLaren CHARGES $600 For This Oil Change... I REFUSE To Pay Them

I bought this 2012 McLaren MP4-12C for just $76,000 in Anaheim, California and drove 1,400 miles home. It's had plenty of random issues that seem to come and go, but if there's one thing I want to be sure of, it's that the car has fresh oil. The last thing I want to be doing is replacing a $30,000 engine. The dealer charges $600 to do this service and I thought it would be easy to knock it out myself in a few minutes. It turns out this is actually a pretty big job that can be done at home but it's much easier on a 2 post lift. Getting access to all the drains and pulling nearly 40 bolts out takes some room and quite a bit of time... that said if you do it yourself it's only a $75 job.
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#McLaren #Supercar #CheapSupercar

[@CaptainBaldilocks]

570s is RWD 🤔 I had to do a double take when I heard you say it was AWD lol

[@WatchJRGo]

Yup, that's my bad... I thought that was the whole point of the 5 series but it's sure RWD 😳

[@seikocitizenwatches]

Many KZbinr reviewers are amateurs

[@CaptainBaldilocks]

@@seikocitizenwatches JohnRoss isn’t an amateur, everybody makes mistakes and he even admitted it, easy mistake to make if you haven’t had a McLaren before. Also so many super cars these days ARE AWD so it wasn’t an outlandish thing to say

[@andrewnorris5415]

All their models are RWD. It's crazy the amount of traction they get from it - see DragTimes. They used the f1 traction control system! Saves weight too for better handling.

[@ceodenny4559]

@Dick Feelgood I've got a 570s, it has full exhaust, injectors, intake, and map switching between 93 and Ignite Red. Plans for it is cooling and upgraded Turbos... My previous one was probably around 800-900whp. Needless to say... There's a lot of stuff you can modify! There's even meth systems available for them now and fully built blocks. Also, Vehicle Virgin's car was a 600LT not 570s

[@ericjenks9596]

Johnny is such a great guy. Very kind of him to let you use his shop

[@WatchJRGo]

Yup, he's the best! 💯

[@pmtrans]

Shame he was only in it for a few seconds.....

[@Mrshoujo]

Buy him dinner somewhere as thanks!

[@houseofno]

Quick, Jonny. Order the prime rib on JRGO before he comes to his senses. LOL.

[@billpar]

he really is so kind to everyone , love you Johnny you are a kindhearted man

[@insovietrussia]

CarNinja is such a great dude. You’re so lucky to have him.

[@stevenreynolds2327]

He has that "Fonzi" vibe to him.

[@Bill_Hartnett]

@@stevenreynolds2327 I never thought of it that way, just you're kinda right.. lol

[@andrewnorris5415]

@@Bill_Hartnett lol, just the Mac nemo link - both new to me. Now when I see them it will come back to me. Cannot erase lol.

[@mikemontgomery7337]

That is true about an oil change . I always say I think my truck is running better after I change it. Plus it makes you get under the car to inspect it for any other problems you didn't know you had !!!

[@carlgruver695]

1st time I ever seen Johnny really eye a car you can tell he wants one now lol

[@nastyG184]

This is one of those cars that is great for a friend of yours to have but not you lol

[@andrewnorris5415]

@@nastyG184 ha, yeah. especially if your friend lets you drive it! It's not so bad if you are a mechanic though, or can budget repair costs.

[@andrewnorris5415]

@@nastyG184 Issue can be the time to get parts. So expect down times. Hoovie had a problem with this! although that was during the pandemic i guess.

[@cheapcargarage]

It’s so funny that you said that a fresh oil change makes you feel good. It’s so true!

[@kerrylewis2581]

I want to see Jonny smile when he takes the McLaren for a ride.

[@jeffmac3071]

JR you are on a roll with broken British cars...Jag, Bentley and now McLaren. Keep them coming.

[@tonyneises5195]

You , Hoovie, Johnny and the Wizard. What a great community and buds.

[@Tool0GT92]

I just love this series because I know that high you get balancing between being in love with a car and being one step away from financial ruin.

[@finn.hermansen]

Beautiful Car John - The best car You ever had. Jonni is a fantastic guy - Love the way he really makes and repairs the cars in his workshop properly 👌👍

[@BradColemanisHere]

Yeah, it's a sweet ride for sure. This is a car I'm really excited to see you go through and troubleshoot and teach us about.

[@onlyactingup]

I agree with you about new making you feel better as every engine enjoys new oil. Can I suggest you put it out on social to find someone with the correct scan tool for a fee, would be what you need, just like the Jag.

[@gregdiamond6023]

Exotics are expensive for just maintenance. $600 oil changes and Johnny had an Audi in for a brake job. $5,000! That’s insane!!

[@johngatsby1473]

That's because the manufacturer figures if a person is so foolish with his money to buy an over priced car.....they will be stupid enough to pay 5k for a brake job. Everyone likes a fool and his money.

[@SkidSociety]

Thanks JR for giving me a POV into owning one of my dream cars now that it's 10 years old. I definitely agree about the rear profile, so good looking!

[@leakyboomboomman3098]

Johnny is such a dude!! Love the way he walked around it smiling!

[@TonyElam]

I had to laugh when you mentioned the issues with the doors. I was thinking it was it was one of the quirks my 88 Chevy and a McLaren have in common, and then just a minute or two later you mentioned the Chevy and door pins. Lol!

[@stettsfamily8097]

I honestly enjoy this JR more. At the home garage doing work on cool cars. I know you weren’t working on the MC at home today but it seems more you with the using just different areas to get things done!

[@OmarsGarage]

I absolutely love my MP4-12C. Glad you picked one up on your channel. Thanks for the vid!

[@drivenserb]

My X3M40i does the lowest Avaliable gear selection with the paddles it’s awesome on the highway!

[@WatchJRGo]

It's honestly the best feature of a dual clutch 🔥

[@MarkVinewood]

I'm so happy for you for having this gorgeous car and having the skillset to maintain it for a "reasonable" budget. Just do yourself a favor and put the McLaren badge back on the hood which I assume got removed for the wrap ;)

[@yodasbff3395]

TheCar Nija such as classy person, nice of him to help you with the McClaren.👍

[@bienhelado204]

The more I watch you fix exotic/expensive cars, the more I hug my Camry.

[@chrisrobles2012]

😂

[@timkaldahl]

I prefer my f150s, but simpl(er) and tried and true work for me.

[@supericeman1]

This McLaren is a nice car, I'm glad JR got it and is making quality content with it!

[@billpar]

at first I wasn't sure you made a good deal, but the more I see and watch you with this super car you made a great choice, plus the car itself is stunning and I love the wrap , any update on the farm and any luck finding a new place

[@lesbogar5445]

I agree with Johnny Your best purchase by far...the R8 was cool but way too frustrating to watch the process that went into that car. If you don't add 100 k subscribers with this content I don't know what you can do. Good luck with this venture, fun to watch

[@edwinooi9166]

Fun fact, the V8 came from Nissan's racing division. Mclaren bought the rights and modified it. Rumor has it that GTR was going to be based on the same V8 that Mclaren's was based on but was changed to a V8 due to weight concern.

[@gussosa6180]

Still a Nissan all of them McLaren used the Same Nissan Engine 3.8 4.0 or 4.2 Lts

[@majedalameeri7089]

Nissan Sentra coil packs work on it too which is quite a nice way to save money

[@matthewfrankcook]

Bruce McLaren fondly remembered as one of our native sons from New Zealand 👍

[@jeh1333]

Great video and great to see Johnny smiling and washing his hands of your McLaren

[@99corrado]

Between you, Tyler, Rob, and other folks I don't know, the super car per person ratio has to be off the charts in the 316. Looking forward to this!

[@mattcox5540]

You have to get rid of the tint on that back glass so the engine is properly displayed. What a cool car!

[@johngardiner9784]

If you sell that give Johnny a call his face said it all he really likes it 😂😂😂

[@jmqwert]

Thx for the fast Mclaren update. Yes complicated car, but it come with the territory. How is it compared with the R8? Is it worth, beside the name , the additional expence? I know it’s a different animal, carbon frame eg, but same basic layout. Tuning wise the R8 platform could as well be upgraded, and be even more sellable.. Could you please share your thoughts about the future for the Bentley? Just a crude roadmap would be nice 😊

[@starkyslp16]

Car Ninja gives his approval... that's how you know you've done well

[@theEagleBeagle]

Heck of a testimonial for Carly ... Resetting Mclaren codes with one button press

[@DukeICT]

Congrats JR. I can’t wait to see this car

[@ericcindycrowder7482]

It’s generally cheaper if you buy the Mobile 1 0w-40 FS European Car Formula in 5 qt containers, and sometimes if you’re really lucky you can pick up that oil in a 12 qt “wine-in-a-box” type cardboard box with a plastic liner at Walmart stores. But as of late I haven’t seen those on sale at Walmart anymore. I use the same Mobile 1 0w-40 FS European Car Formula in my 2017 NSX.

[@RobToGame]

Some of the super cars like this have a baffle button for the exhaust that enable "quiet" or "loud".

[@WatchJRGo]

Everything should have a valved exhaust now, I sure wish this did 💯

[@kevinauyong3129]

As an owner of a 12c and close friends with a mclaren repair shop, I will say the 12c is not less reliable than the newer models. I've upgraded mine to 950hp and have put on 6000 miles and never had one issue. The 570 is red, not and btw.

[@jacquesc3166]

JR man, were you a fan of GT6 on PS3? This very car (2012) was a HUGE value in the game. It just slays million dollar cars. You're living the dream (post-oil change lol).

[@cncit]

The F1 was McLaren's 1st stab at a low volume supercar but it took 100's of hours to make because the carbon tub manufacturing process wasn't viable for mass production at the time hence the high price when it was released! The 12c was a quarter of the price I think? They could make the 12c tub in a matter of hours and that tub hasn't changed much throughout later models.

[@jimschafer9196]

Love the improvised oil funnel.

[@69Dartman]

Yes, have audio now, 600 for a oil change is ridiculous but you have the right guy on it👍

[@RealRickCox]

SUPER nice of Jonny to give up his alignment bay to let you do this oil change. The guys there are the best. I'll gladly drive 2,000 miles to have major engine work on my BMW's done. :)

[@23tlujan23]

Car Ninja! Love you guys working together!

[@25Wineman]

Super cars and bridges man that never gets old

[@Hacker4life]

Can't wait to see more content with the McLaren. 👍

[@chiefbigpooh]

the givemethevin guy is a mvp. dealt with him before. super nice

[@WatchJRGo]

Yessir 💯

[@gs3504]

Nicely done. Personally, not a supercar guy but I do like this one!

[@PaddyBoy644]

JR’s old Audi R8 watching these videos laughing while thinking to itself “you thought I made your life hard?”😂

[@RealRickCox]

That's a really cool car. Love the LOOK of the car. I'd love to see you do some performance mods on this one. Not sure if you can put bigger turbos or do a better exhaust.... but first the oil change and door latch!

[@JSAFIXIT]

These things are already very fast, they will run 10s in the 1/4 mile, top out over 200mph easy. They do have a lot of aftermarket for what they are, exhaust, turbos, tunes, and if you have DEEP pockets, stroker kits, cams, all internals etc

[@andrewnorris5415]

@@JSAFIXIT And they handle more power perfectly. Even for a RWD. Proper super cars. Like you say expect super car part prices and you will not be disappointed. Can get 2nd hand parts though and people who recon them. Will look to this series to see how he gets along.

[@organiccold]

Johny aka Car Ninja, good to see you, and he is right Jonh, this is the best car you had

[@peterdaniel66]

I love how OReillys have everything you need all the time.. Half the time I go in there I cant even get a friggin light bulb for my tail light.. lol

[@bjb8182]

You need to select rear wing down while driving. And the door can be adjusted to latch up better.

[@VidTubeWatch]

Love the car JR. I'm so happy for you. You have no regrets, and it shows. I think the only people being negative about it are just jelly. FYI. I was able to say, "rain wiping sensor" three times without screwing it up. LOL. Take care. You are so driven, and it's good to see your hard work pay off.

[@WorkableWax]

Been watching you since the geo tracker, you’re the man jr

[@CorySpears1978]

600 is a bargain for all of that! Expensive cars bring expensive bills…. Great vid!

[@JackMott]

That is an oddly gigantic swaybar! I know it is a serious performance car but often that actually results in smaller swaybars.

[@Cartier_specialist]

You should put a quieter exhaust on it to appreciate the Meridian sound system. The door not wanting to shut when the windows are up must indicate the cabin seals like a submarine.

[@theg14117533]

FYI McLaren engines are built by a company called Ricardo in Shoreham in the UK.

[@caesar151]

Keep it up man. You got this!

[@povlrueger3898]

How has the series performed with viewership? I want to see the channel grow and I hope this is a catalyst to reach new viewers.

[@frostshock13]

I just want to see you beat the Oregon Trail.

[@hungryhungryhummer]

Every single issue You’ve had, including the door struts I’ve seen on brand new 12cs day 1. There isn’t a thing wrong with it as far as I’m concerned😂

[@sat_sonic]

Excellent video Johnny is so awesome. I watch all of his content well.

[@AlexanderIrwin]

Maclaren didn't build the F1 to go racing. Gordon Murray designed it for the road. Afterwards clients asked them to then build race prepared cars.

[@thepalm2791]

You outhoovied Hoovie here definitely, you crushed him.

[@mrivantchernegovski3869]

Nice white E36 there with the bonnet up just like my E36 lol

[@SgtRock4445]

So what if you just drive to McLaren ask them to reset the service indicator?😅

[@USA__WILL]

Still waiting for the rolls smoke

[@WildDigger]

All new used cars should get a fresh oil change. Nicely done. 👍

[@ericcindycrowder7482]

An interesting takeaway, the newest Type-S NSX has a similar downshift feature that it will skip-select to the lowest gear within the RPM range. Unfortunately the 2017-2021 NSX did not have this feature.

[@chrisrobles2012]

Too bad Honda didn’t implement better paddle shifters software in regular fleet ever since they failed so badly with the TLX Aspec back in 2018. Darn thing would be pressed 2x or more and it would take a minute to even downshift.

[@mcleanblades9234]

Thanks!

[@QALibrary]

Wonder how much is the spark plugs and coil packs for this car and how easy is it to change them

[@TheBibliofilus]

Yea, that's his intermittent engine light..

[@31dknight]

Another great video from JR. Keep it up

[@wilsonlaidlaw]

Porsche's have a hidden feature that you only get to hear about on an official track day. If in any mode (other than pure electric on my hybrid Panamera), you smartly tap the accelerator pedal it will instantly change down (with a blip) into the lowest available gear for maximum acceleration. I think the best feature on all McLarens I have driven has been the hydraulic power steering. It is the only one that has bettered the hydraulically assisted steering on my 997 Turbo S.

[@coolbasset]

It would be cool if the former owner got in touch with you and gave you some history on the car.

[@chrisrobles2012]

Most don’t want to because they knew of the issues before trading and some do shady stuff. As you see with other youtubers who get a turd that turns out to be diarrhea. Engine swaps from OEM, or high dollar items changed out, or they throw in some thick Lucas oil and it’s gonna throw a rod. Hopefully he gets semi lucky and like he mentioned, maybe the rattle is cam phasers.

[@nadenolam8368]

That’s for showing me the car yesterday.

[@curtisj2165]

My guy buys a car for over $70,000 and then says he can't afford $600 to have the oil changed by the dealer. LMAO 🤣😃😅😄

[@michaellewis767]

My family had a Dodge pickup that you would never get the doors shut unless you roll down the window cuz the air would get trapped

[@sheerluckholmes5468]

Early VW Beetles were notorious for not being able to shut the doors with windows up.

[@iufan71]

you and Vtuned should race...he has a McClaren too!

[@WatchJRGo]

He has a 720, it's faster for sure 🏎

[@LaPurr]

And the audio just came in....

[@grimson]

Didn't Hoovie briefly have a 12C that had already gone through two transmissions?

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

What would it be if you bought a car and it DIDN'T need struts somewhere?? What a great looking car and what a REALLY great wrap job!

[@russell5663]

Bruce was name of the mechanical shark from jaws

[@garyheighway7635]

I watched a video where they took a Lamborghini with a bad motor and did a LS swap with it and I thought that was pretty cool. still had over 600 hp but in my mind it’s a more reliable and less expensive engine to maintain and I’d love to see someone do that with a McLaren.

[@sleepwalker29]

A Subaru dealership charged my mom $340 to change her automatic transmission oil, and all they did was drain it with the drain plug, and refill it.

[@rschmidt587]

You will probably be missing that well built GTR after living with this McLaren for a while. Beautiful car but that poor build quality on the MP4-12C will rear it's ugly head time after time in the future.

[@olebloom1641]

I love exotics and I've driven some in the early nineties but that experience turned me off of wanting to own one. Those cars are constantly being worked on. Glad to see you're so happy with the car. Johnny is the dude.

[@MaNu-pp1em]

Love your new Progen T15.

[@TheCollector5150]

Is that dirt on the top part of the steering wheel? My ocd can’t handle that…lol If it is, get a wet magic eraser and lightly wipe until gone.

[@maxdrelinger]

If you look on the forums, there is a way to retrofit soft close using Tesla latches.

[@richardsmith2721]

If you're an F1 fan you get the MP4 designation. The MP4 makes more sense to me than the 12c. Every F1 chassis for McLaren started with MP4 for almost 40 years. BTW.. The McLaren that Lewis Hamilton won his first F1 championship with was the MP4-23. I have the die-cast.

[@peterquest6406]

You could always get a 1997 Nissan Sentra,so easy to change oil and filter.high performance to,nearly 150 km down hill

[@Wiiswis]

Any new merch in the works?

[@WatchJRGo]

I have some plans, maybe we'll get something out for Christmas 🍻

[@Expressionistix]

So when are you gonna sell it?

[@WatchJRGo]

Soon 😛

[@lenbigdog2476]

Johnny is the man !!!!!!!!!!!

[@chriscomfort1378]

Johnny is the man.

[@robwickens7961]

Are you sure your doors don’t have the soft close function? Maybe that’s faulty? I know you can retrofit the soft close feature.

[@gweflj]

The 675LT is considered the best of the lot by some specialists. Also the F1 was never designed to race. The short wheelbase and overhangs are testament to that.