Is getting under the car for an oil change hard?

[boxster6354]

Originally Posted by CoBeerToad

Does doing an oil change yourself really save money?

10 quarts of oil and a filter costs roughly $130. I haven't paid for one myself, but don't they usually run around $130-$150?

I remember when I first got my Boxster and took it to the dealer for an oil change and air filters.

The cost was almost $600.00

So yes doing it yourself saves quite a bit over the life of your car.

[mnc-i]

Reference the cost of a do-it-yourself oil & filter change

1. I use Mobile 1. Usually 15W50 or 10W40 High Mileage.

2. I purchase the oil in the 5 quart jugs from Walmart at $25.00 a jug.

3. I purchase the filter & washer from Pelican parts (about .50 cents for the washer and about $11.00 for the filter).

4. Yes, it is significantly cheaper to do it yourself.

MNC-I

[cas951]

Fore me I prefer ramps. It's much easier than jack and jack stands.

I think most of us do it ourselves not just to save money but more of a satisfaction of knowing we're doing this right with care. At least this is why I do it.
Besides I really do not trust other doing it for me unless i'm there watching what they pour in to fill and how much oil they put in. One of our biggest problems is oil overfill which causes AOS to go out.

Do a survey to those that had this go out. I estimate half of them will say it's right after their oil change.

When I drain my oil i look at everything I have access to under the car. I also let the oil drain as long as needed. If I see oil still dripping I leave it alone and let it darin. Even if it takes more than 1 hr.

When I fill I use the same amount that came out, do a test drive and re-check my oil level before adding anymore.

I guarantee you that no shop will do this for an oil change. Time is money for them.