vi, do you even need the shield?
Originally posted by: vi_edit
vi, do you even need the shield?
*Probably* not, and in fact, the last time I changed the oil I damn near left it off. The only reason that I put it back on is because I have a virtually untraceable coolant leak that lets out about 4 drops of hot pink engine coolant a day. The coolant falls onto the shield and dries up, instead of hitting the floor of my garage and drying up. There's also quite a bit of "stuff" hanging out the bottom of my car - alternator is down there, along with some other electrical stuff, so I leave it on to help stop water and salt from the roads from getting up there too badly.
True that,Originally posted by: thedarkwolf
I do. I like working on my cars though and I don't trust the minimum wage idiots that a lot of oil change places use.
,can you cut a hole in the plastic to make an access point for the filter?
Originally posted by: godmare
First off, you didn't mention any engine flush before draining your oil. This becomes more important as the engine ages.Originally posted by: snooker
changing oil is one of the easiest things on a vehicle you can do yourself. goto the local auto store andf buy like 7 quarts of oil and a filter. Go home, place a oil catch pan under the car (Under the oil petcock) and remove the oil drain plug. Once it drains let it drip for a few to get it al out. Place the drain plug back in and tighten it. Remove the old oil filter and replace it with the new one. Follow the info on installing the new one (Like rub oil on the gasket before you instal it). Once it is installed remove your oil fill cap under the hood and start by putting 3 quarts back in. Check the dipstick after a few seconds to allow the oil to drain down. Fill and check as needed until it shows on your dipstick in the proper area. Drive for a while, then check it again to make sure it is still up. Once that is done, check your oil everyday before you start the car. That is the best time to check oil since the vehicle was sitting all night.
Or take it to a pro and pay between $35-$50
And second, I daresay that driving around with three quarts of oil in your engine is a good way to overheat, if nothing else. Most engines hold (and require) four to five quarts, plus capacity enough for the oil filter.
Originally posted by: ergeorge
On the truck, it's dead easy, so unless the weather is really ugly when it needs doing, I do it myself. Plus I run synthetic in it which is really expensive through those oil-change places.
My civic is a PITA to get to the filter. Did that once or twice, now it goes to jiffy lube.
Originally posted by: Tiles2Tech
I've done a fair amount of reading recently regarding oil & oil filters. Apparently, the Wal-Mart Super Tech filters are quite good. They are priced at about $2.00 a piece. I'm not sure who makes their Super Tech oil, though. However, the Super Tech oil is only about $.84 a quart.
I think my Camry has the most accessible place to have the oil filter...on the front of the engine, in full view with very little obstructions.
Originally posted by: dquan97
Where I live, all I have to do is leave the jug of old oil on the curb during garbage pickup and they take it.
I think my Camry has the most accessible place to have the oil filter...on the front of the engine, in full view with very little obstructions.
Originally posted by: slikmunks
i change my oil myself... doesn't take too long... doesn't cost too much...