Id like to start changing my own oil because its a lot cheaper, i wouldnt have to take the time to go to the dealer and wait but i wanted to know whether or not its something that can easily be done with ramps.
how hard is it to change the oil?
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Re: how hard is it to change the oil? (LTA)
Dude, I guess I thought I was somewhat slim and flexible until I read your post. I don't think I can even see my drain plug without ramps or a jack!
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By the way, if you are slim and somewhat flexible you can do the oil and filter without ramps
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Re: how hard is it to change the oil? (rotorwash)
LOL!
Ramps or no ramps, I just really hate lying down on the garage floor to do oil changes at this time of year (darn cold and messy). My XC90 is due for a change now, I gota look into one of those vacuum pumps
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LTA
| Quote, originally posted by rotorwash » |
Dude, I guess I thought I was somewhat slim and flexible until I read your post. I don't think I can even see my drain plug without ramps or a jack!
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LOL!
Ramps or no ramps, I just really hate lying down on the garage floor to do oil changes at this time of year (darn cold and messy). My XC90 is due for a change now, I gota look into one of those vacuum pumps
LTA
If you have over 50k and live in a harsh climate it might be a good idea to get a new filter cover. The cover is reusable but it may become brittle over time and prone to cracking. At least that's what I have read. I just ordered one from IPD with my last change as cheap insurance should it crack.
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Re: how hard is it to change the oil? (playadude)
Good deal. Just be sure to keep any receipts for oil and filters in case they are needed for a warranty claim.
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| Thanks Oceans60R, Just ordered the wrench. I haven't changed oil on a car since high school (many years ago). Looking forward to it with the "R". I really love this car! |
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The vacuum pump would be suitable for your situation LTA, but I think gravity drain is better if you have the option.
I just plop some cardboard down and pick a dry (or frozen) day to do it. It doesn't take long.
I just plop some cardboard down and pick a dry (or frozen) day to do it. It doesn't take long.
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Re: (T5 for Life)
Do you like beer?
formula for oil change is
6 quarts oil + Oil filter + 6 pack + oil filter wrench + socket/wrench + nitrile gloves + waste container = win
proceed as following
crack open beer --> drain oil into waste container --> finish beer and crack start a new one --> remove filter --> place in new filter with a bit of new oil on the seal and close drain plug --> start new beer --> fill with 2 quarts --> drink beer --> fill with two quarts --> drink beer --> fill with one quart and slowly with the last until dipstick is at right level --> drink beer and feel like a man, looking at what you have created (hopefully you have a massive beard and are wearing lumberjack flannel to be man to the extreme)
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chris
Do you like beer?
formula for oil change is
6 quarts oil + Oil filter + 6 pack + oil filter wrench + socket/wrench + nitrile gloves + waste container = win
proceed as following
crack open beer --> drain oil into waste container --> finish beer and crack start a new one --> remove filter --> place in new filter with a bit of new oil on the seal and close drain plug --> start new beer --> fill with 2 quarts --> drink beer --> fill with two quarts --> drink beer --> fill with one quart and slowly with the last until dipstick is at right level --> drink beer and feel like a man, looking at what you have created (hopefully you have a massive beard and are wearing lumberjack flannel to be man to the extreme)
chris
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Re: (p0cket penguins)
Dammit! I've been doing this wrong. I only have one during the whole process. I promise, I'll do better next time.
Dammit! I've been doing this wrong. I only have one during the whole process. I promise, I'll do better next time.
Re: (p0cket penguins)
Beer and oil change reminds me of this:
Oil Change instructions for Women:
1) Pull up to "Jiffy Lube" when the mileage reaches 3000 miles since the
last oil change.
2) Drink a cup of coffee.
3) 15 minutes later, write a check and leave with a properly maintained
vehicle.
Cost:
* Oil Change $20.00
* Coffee $1.00
* Total $21.00.
Oil Change instructions for Men:
1) Go to auto parts store and write a check for $50.00 for oil, filter,
kitty litter, hand cleaner and a scented tree.
2) Discover that the used oil container is full. Instead of taking it back
to O'Reilly's to recycle, dump it in a hole in the back yard.
3) Open a beer and drink it.
4) Jack car up. Spend 30 minutes looking for jack stands.
5) Find jack stands under kid's pedal car.
6) In frustration, open another beer and drink it.
7) Place drain pan under engine.
8) Look for 9/16 box end wrench.
9) Give up and use crescent wrench.
10) Unscrew drain plug.
11) Drop drain plug in pan of hot oil: get hot oil on you in the process.
12) Clean up mess.
13) Have another beer while watching oil drain.
14) Look for oil filter wrench.
15) Give up; poke oil filter with screwdriver and twist off.
16) Drink another Beer.
17) Buddy shows up; finish case of beer with him. Finish oil change
tomorrow.
The next day
18) drag pan full of old oil out from under car.
19) Throw kitty litter on oil spilled during step 18.
20) Beer. No, drank it all yesterday
21) Walk to 7-11 to buy more beer.
22) Install new oil filter making sure to apply a thin coat of oil to gasket
surface.
23) Dump first quart of fresh oil into engine.
24) Forgot to re-install drain plug from step 11.
25) Hurry to find drain plug in drain pan.
26) Discover that the used oil is buried in a hole in the back yard along
with drain plug. (IDIOT!!)
27) Drink beer.
28) Uncover hole and sift for drain plug.
29) Discover that first quart of fresh oil is now on the floor.
30) Drink beer.
31) Slip with wrench tightening drain plug and bang knuckles on frame.
32) Bang head on floorboards in reaction to step 31.
33) Begin cussing fit.
34) Throw wrench.
35) Cuss for additional 10 minutes because wrench hit Miss December(1992) in
the left boob.
36) Beer.
37) Clean up hands and forehead and bandage as required to stop blood flow.
38) Beer.
39) Beer
40) Dump in three fresh quarts of oil.
41) Beer.
42) Lower car from jack stands.
43) Accidentally crush one of the jack stands.
44) Move car back, apply more kitty litter to fresh oil spilled during step
23.
45) Beer.
46) Test drive car.
47) Get pulled over: arrested for driving under the influence.
48) Car gets impounded.
49) Make bail.
50) Get car from impound yard.
Cost:
* Parts $50.00
* DUI $2500.00
* Impound fee $75.00
* Bail $1500.00
* Beer $25.00
* Total-- $4150.00
* But you know the job was done right!
| Quote, originally posted by p0cket penguins » |
| Do you like beer? formula for oil change is 6 quarts oil + Oil filter + 6 pack + oil filter wrench + socket/wrench + nitrile gloves + waste container = win proceed as following crack open beer --> drain oil into waste container --> finish beer and crack start a new one --> remove filter --> place in new filter with a bit of new oil on the seal and close drain plug --> start new beer --> fill with 2 quarts --> drink beer --> fill with two quarts --> drink beer --> fill with one quart and slowly with the last until dipstick is at right level --> drink beer and feel like a man, looking at what you have created (hopefully you have a massive beard and are wearing lumberjack flannel to be man to the extreme)
chris |
Beer and oil change reminds me of this:
Oil Change instructions for Women:
1) Pull up to "Jiffy Lube" when the mileage reaches 3000 miles since the
last oil change.
2) Drink a cup of coffee.
3) 15 minutes later, write a check and leave with a properly maintained
vehicle.
Cost:
* Oil Change $20.00
* Coffee $1.00
* Total $21.00.
Oil Change instructions for Men:
1) Go to auto parts store and write a check for $50.00 for oil, filter,
kitty litter, hand cleaner and a scented tree.
2) Discover that the used oil container is full. Instead of taking it back
to O'Reilly's to recycle, dump it in a hole in the back yard.
3) Open a beer and drink it.
4) Jack car up. Spend 30 minutes looking for jack stands.
5) Find jack stands under kid's pedal car.
6) In frustration, open another beer and drink it.
7) Place drain pan under engine.
8) Look for 9/16 box end wrench.
9) Give up and use crescent wrench.
10) Unscrew drain plug.
11) Drop drain plug in pan of hot oil: get hot oil on you in the process.
12) Clean up mess.
13) Have another beer while watching oil drain.
14) Look for oil filter wrench.
15) Give up; poke oil filter with screwdriver and twist off.
16) Drink another Beer.
17) Buddy shows up; finish case of beer with him. Finish oil change
tomorrow.
The next day
18) drag pan full of old oil out from under car.
19) Throw kitty litter on oil spilled during step 18.
20) Beer. No, drank it all yesterday
21) Walk to 7-11 to buy more beer.
22) Install new oil filter making sure to apply a thin coat of oil to gasket
surface.
23) Dump first quart of fresh oil into engine.
24) Forgot to re-install drain plug from step 11.
25) Hurry to find drain plug in drain pan.
26) Discover that the used oil is buried in a hole in the back yard along
with drain plug. (IDIOT!!)
27) Drink beer.
28) Uncover hole and sift for drain plug.
29) Discover that first quart of fresh oil is now on the floor.
30) Drink beer.
31) Slip with wrench tightening drain plug and bang knuckles on frame.
32) Bang head on floorboards in reaction to step 31.
33) Begin cussing fit.
34) Throw wrench.
35) Cuss for additional 10 minutes because wrench hit Miss December(1992) in
the left boob.
36) Beer.
37) Clean up hands and forehead and bandage as required to stop blood flow.
38) Beer.
39) Beer
40) Dump in three fresh quarts of oil.
41) Beer.
42) Lower car from jack stands.
43) Accidentally crush one of the jack stands.
44) Move car back, apply more kitty litter to fresh oil spilled during step
23.
45) Beer.
46) Test drive car.
47) Get pulled over: arrested for driving under the influence.
48) Car gets impounded.
49) Make bail.
50) Get car from impound yard.
Cost:
* Parts $50.00
* DUI $2500.00
* Impound fee $75.00
* Bail $1500.00
* Beer $25.00
* Total-- $4150.00
* But you know the job was done right!
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Re: (T5 for Life)
kekekkeke i must raise the bar.... and buy a flannel lumberjack shirt >_>
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| Dammit! I've been doing this wrong. I only have one during the whole process. I promise, I'll do better next time. |
kekekkeke i must raise the bar.... and buy a flannel lumberjack shirt >_>
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Re: (p0cket penguins)
Ah, I've got the flannel already. But shaved the beard. This is harder than I thought.
o2k, that's a helluva process. I'll go with penguin's for now. Can do without the DUI.
Ah, I've got the flannel already. But shaved the beard. This is harder than I thought.
o2k, that's a helluva process. I'll go with penguin's for now. Can do without the DUI.
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I think I've been doing this wrong too... I need to cut back to 6 beers.
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Oh, and who needs the gloves when you have pants/coveralls to wipe off your hands?
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| Quote, originally posted by p0cket penguins » |
| formula for oil change is 6 quarts oil + Oil filter + 6 pack + oil filter wrench + socket/wrench + nitrile gloves + waste container = win |
Oh, and who needs the gloves when you have pants/coveralls to wipe off your hands?
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Re: (rotorwash)
so the beer doesn't slip?
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so the beer doesn't slip?
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