Do you change your own oil?

[Redcar GUY]

If no please tell why and where you go to have it changed..

[raymond_ho2002]

I did for an older car we owned and for my girlfriend, but i don't for our 1993 4 cylinder accord.. For some reason, the filter screws on half-way, and then I cant get it to go any further by hand, and I dont want to screw up the threads w/ a wrench. I've tried fram and pennzoil filters and they both have this same problem.. Can anyone help out with this? Warner filters fit on perfectly but I don't know where to buy these..

[bizzy928]

No because,

1) Don't know how
2) No garage
3) Scared to get under 4000lbs car
4) Don't know how

Take it to Toyota near work. 30 bucks Canadian oil & filter.

[rightlane]

Yes : Mobil one and Pure one filter. This way I know that it is done right and if gives me an opportunity to check the car for needed repairs. Thank Gob for rhino ramps. The only PIA is getting rid of the oil.

[blkZ28Conv]

Z28- Yes - once a year ( driven ~1500 miles / year) with Mobil 1
LS400 - No - family mechanic does this job.
Escort- No. Company car with maintainance program

[02 t-wrex]

Yes.

WRX - every 3,000 miles with Mobil 1 5w30 and K&N oil filter
Alfa racecar - after every race with Redline 10w40 and K&N oil filter

[Aurora40]

I've always been able to change my oil without need to jack the car up. This was true up until the Aurora (even on the Corvette I could do that). The Aurora has plenty of room for me, but not for the drain pan. It holds 8 quarts of oil, so I had to buy a bigger pan for it. Unfortunately it is too tall to fit under the car... I really hate having to jack it, though.

I do as much maintenance myself as I can. I just never trust anyone else. Nobody else cares as much for my cars as I do.

I agree that disposing of the oil is probably the biggest pain of doing it yourself.

[Fluffer]

I've always changed the oil on all my cars. I currently maintain two cars: '97 Maxima and '00 Honda Odyssey. Oil changes every 3,000 miles with Castrol 5/30 and Fram Filters (although I'm switching to dealer OEM filters after my existing stock runs out). I use a Sears floor jack to lift the car up. I also fillup the new filter with oil before screwing onto the filter housing. No problem disposing motor oil here in Fairfield CT. The town recycling center accepts it.

[Luster]

No.....

I use the Valvoline Quick Oil Change Stores every 3000.

AND I WATCH THEM LIKE A HAWK!

I get out of the car and make sure they do it right. I alway tell the guy, before he starts, that this is a show-car, so he needs to be very careful not to get oil on anything.

I've gotten to know them and they have always done a good job for me.

$23.00 for oil change, filter, tire pressure, all fluids. (price includes $5.00 off coupon).

If you sit in your car and let them do it unsupervised, your askin' for trouble.

[Iconoclast]

Originally posted by rightlane
Yes : Mobil one and Pure one filter. This way I know that it is done right and if gives me an opportunity to check the car for needed repairs. Thank Gob for rhino ramps. The only PIA is getting rid of the oil.

Same with me right down to the rhino ramps(love those things - someone here recommended them). I just changed the Jetta's two days ago, realized it was past due (a little). Unfortunately I had water dripping on my face as the snow melted that was up under the shroud; other than that and the tiny diameter filter it went ok.

[Shiny Lil Detlr]

no - I go to a small chain of stores called "victory lane" where they do mobil 1 oil and filter for $60.50 plus they sell aquapel and other stuff...

they know I care for my car so they're always careful about what they do...

[slbible]

Originally posted by raymond_ho2002
I did for an older car we owned and for my girlfriend, but i don't for our 1993 4 cylinder accord.. For some reason, the filter screws on half-way, and then I cant get it to go any further by hand, and I dont want to screw up the threads w/ a wrench. I've tried fram and pennzoil filters and they both have this same problem.. Can anyone help out with this? Warner filters fit on perfectly but I don't know where to buy these..

First off, Fram and Penzoil are both made by Allied Signal (same filter). Secondly, through my research Fram oil filters don't have a very good reputation. I have owned two Accords with this same engine and have never had to use a filter wrench on either. I curretly use a Supertech Oil filter (2808) from WalMart. These filters are made by Champion Labs who also make filters for Mobil 1 and for ~$2 you can't go wrong. There are other quality filters out there but since I change my oil every 3,500 miles I can't justify spending the $'s when this one works and rates well. BTW, I use Castrol GTX 5W30.Here's a link to help you with any other questions / research. http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi