Oil change at trusted mechanic vs. Dealership

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by Robert986

No actually it´s very very easy!

I use this container: https://www.biltema.se/bil---mc/mc/verkstadsutrustning/verktyg/spilloljedunk-bilmc-2000024001

First I weigh myself on a bathroom scale, holding the empty container. I tap the oil straight from the car into the container, then I stand on the bathroom scale again holding the full container.

I now have the weight of the old oil, I calculate the volume in litres and fill up the car with the exact amout.

Super easy!

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I guess that works (though I see maytag's point).

I just use the 5 qt containers (two, of course). Pour one in, right off the bat. I’ve got a plastic container with a snap-on lid that originally contained Hot and Sour soup from a local Chinese takeout place. Ran it through the dishwasher and now keep it in the garage, lid on, with my oil change stuff. It holds exactly 1 qt. I’ll pour clean oil from the 2nd 5-qt jug into it til it’s full, then pour nearly all of the rest into the car. Start her up, run it for a minute (looking underneath for possible leaks), then check the level. Add a ‘glug’ or two as needed. Check again. Done.

While I still prefer judicious filling and use of the dipstick, I do salute your devotion to precision!