YACT: Do you change your own oil?

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: jinduy

Originally posted by: clickynext

Originally posted by: jinduy
do you guys always replace the washer and the little plastic ring?

I'd like to know as well. How necessary is it?

nobody changes the washer?

Every time for me.

 

[tokamak]

when you take it to a shop, can you specify what brand of oil/filter they use? I've always wondered that. All brands of filters are not created equal.

 

[Ornery]

nobody changes the washer?

No more than I change them in the faucets in my house... very rarely.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: Salvador
Do you change your own oil or do you have a Jiffy Lube type place do it?

i go to my dealer.

but for 1/2 a point Alex, i do add windshield washer fluid myself. 😀

 

[SpunkyJones]

Never have, never will. I'm a nerd, not a mechanic. 🙂

 

[Specop 007]

Originally posted by: tokamak
when you take it to a shop, can you specify what brand of oil/filter they use? I've always wondered that. All brands of filters are not created equal.

You can choose between what they offer. Another reason I do it myself.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: Specop 007

Originally posted by: tokamak
when you take it to a shop, can you specify what brand of oil/filter they use? I've always wondered that. All brands of filters are not created equal.

You can choose between what they offer. Another reason I do it myself.

Pretty sure you can just bring them the oil and filter. I know of some people on other forums who do this when its too cold to do it themselves.

God bless SoCal weather is all I'll say😉

 

[rmrf]

Originally posted by: jinduy

Originally posted by: clickynext

Originally posted by: jinduy
do you guys always replace the washer and the little plastic ring?

I'd like to know as well. How necessary is it?

nobody changes the washer?

I change the crush washer every other time. I wasn't sure what he was talking about since my ring is metal, not plastic.

 

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: jinduy

Originally posted by: clickynext

Originally posted by: jinduy
do you guys always replace the washer and the little plastic ring?

I'd like to know as well. How necessary is it?

nobody changes the washer?

i use the fram hose attachment thing

 

[Specop 007]

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: Specop 007

Originally posted by: tokamak
when you take it to a shop, can you specify what brand of oil/filter they use? I've always wondered that. All brands of filters are not created equal.

You can choose between what they offer. Another reason I do it myself.

Pretty sure you can just bring them the oil and filter. I know of some people on other forums who do this when its too cold to do it themselves.

God bless SoCal weather is all I'll say😉

That is an option as well.

 

[Budmantom]

Originally posted by: jadinolf

Originally posted by: Salvador
Do you change your own oil or do you have a Jiffy Lube type place do it?

I do it myself. I'd be embarrassed to pay someone to do such a simple job.

I pay someone, I'd be embarrassed to do such a simple job myself 😉


Tom

 

[DougK62]

After having my drain plug cross threaded TWICE, I always do my own.

 

[AdamSnow]

Yep... always have on all my cars.

 

[farmercal]

If an auto center will do it for around $20, why bother. Heck they even properly dispose of the oil. I used to do it myself but considering the cost of oil and time taken for disposal it's not worth it to do it myself. Also, if I take it somewhere I keep American's employeed.

 

[skace]

No... I get it done yearly with my car inspection 😱

 

[PricklyPete]

Change my own.

 

[Ornery]

If an auto center will do it for around $20, why bother.

God only knows if these fvcktards:

• Put the right oil in
• Tighten the filter and plug
• Bother to lube the linkage, ball & U-joints
• Put enough oil in
• Inspect the underside for any obvious issues...

Oh, plus I can get the job done quicker than you can drive from home to the service center, let alone wait for them to get at it!

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Yes, on my two cars.

Signif other doesnt trust me on her car and she Jiffy lubes hers.


$2-3 for a filter
$1/Qt for oil

So $6 - $9 per oil change. Pep-Boys will recycle your old oil as well.

 

[Engineer]

WalMart. Shop and service the car at the same time! 🙂

 

[Saulbadguy]

Nope. I get my oil changed every 5-6k miles, which is the same time I rotate my tires. With a coupon (always available), it's $14.95+tax, and me not having to get my hands dirty. Plus the fact that I don't have the tools to do it.