Do you do your own oil change - Page 2

Tooljst8 · 09-02-2009, 01:44 AM

I do it myself too. Better off really.

You know it is done correct and exactly how you want it.

No stripped drain plugs, loose filters or someone forgetting to replace your oil cap....

And if any of those things do happen you only have yourself to blame.

Like the other posters had said, "It's cheaper and you get better quality oil and filter to boot."

Also doesn't hurt to get under there yourself and see how things are doing down there once in a while.

grizzy225 · 09-02-2009, 09:40 AM

i did it myself once when i first got the white mr2 in like 05..

when i got the green mr2 i worked at pepboys and just had the services done by my mechanic during my working hours...

NOW the oil change is only done by my toyota technician here at work, the same guy that put my engine back together, he looks it over and performs the service and sends me on my way...

i put it in the schedule while i am working, provide my own mobil1 5w30 oil, they use the toyota filter AND i get the employee discount... it doesnt get better than that.

i dont get dirty... its done and ready for me by the time im ready to leave and its looked over by the person besides me that knows it the best.

no shame here

328FTW · 09-02-2009, 10:38 AM

I would be broke if I got someone to change my oil for on all my cars. I don't trust anyone with my cars.......I sure as hell know they wouldn't trust me with theirs.

Also everytime a mechanic is near my car they are fascinated that it both runs and that its made out of a hardware store

fvillota · 09-02-2009, 12:25 PM

I don't let anyone get near my oil pan! EVER!
me and my girl are the only ones allowed
and my girl is under supervision at all times!

mr2_jake · 09-02-2009, 01:59 PM

I can't believe there are actually MR2 owners out there that don't change there own oil

! Kendall GT-1 5-30 synthetic blend, every 3000 miles with napa gold filter... I got OCD or something, extremely meticulous... then again I do work at a repair/service shop and have seen the resulting horrors from poor maintenance!!!

TreyMR2 · 09-02-2009, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis

I let my little brother do it as I watch him.

Actually, I let him do all the little maintenance stuff so he can learn.

Whats punishment if he leaves the drain plug loose? Lol Being as I don't have anyone I can trust I do mine. I can just do it at work now on my lift too so I don't even really get dirty and don't have to worry about disposing of it. Lol win win

LeePeyton · 09-04-2009, 01:15 AM

MRH where do you get your K&N oil filters? good price?
While we are on the topic, Royal purple, mobile 1 or castrol full syn?

fight to the death now.

MRH · 09-04-2009, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeePeyton

MRH where do you get your K&N oil filters? good price?
While we are on the topic, Royal purple, mobile 1 or castrol full syn?

fight to the death now.

I have family that works at the chains here, advance or oreilly, It's about $35 for the Mobile 1 and the K&N filter for when I change my oil. I duno what normal retail is. :/

-H

fvillota · 09-04-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MRH

I have family that works at the chains here, advance or oreilly, It's about $35 for the Mobile 1 and the K&N filter for when I change my oil. I duno what normal retail is. :/

-H

35 dollars for mobil 1 oil filter?!?!?!

thats what i use and i get it for $12.99!

MRH · 09-04-2009, 01:07 PM

filling the engine up dry? and a performance oil filter?

4-5 quarts of mobile one should be about $20-25
1 K&N oil filter should be about $10-15

am I wrong?

-H

fvillota · 09-04-2009, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MRH

filling the engine up dry? and a performance oil filter?

4-5 quarts of mobile one should be about $20-25
1 K&N oil filter should be about $10-15

am I wrong?

-H

oh ok ok
i thouhg u ment only the filter. i was like WHAT!! lol
i read wrong.
yea i by 5 quarts for 25 dollars and the 12.99 filter.

MRH · 09-04-2009, 01:35 PM

right on. yeah, I guess tax is ultimately what my kuz gets me off.

-H

David · 09-04-2009, 07:28 PM

Wow. I learned how to change oil when I was 14. Now I do all the maintenance on my 240. It's not a hard thing to do. Anyone who doesn't know should really learn.

Yozuki Ri · 09-04-2009, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David48

Wow. I learned how to change oil when I was 14. Now I do all the maintenance on my 240. It's not a hard thing to do. Anyone who doesn't know should really learn.

Teach me.

David · 09-04-2009, 08:16 PM

For real?

All you do is remove the drain plug from the oil pan and let the oil drain out. Put the drain plug back on. Then remove the filter with a special tool, or be a bad ass and do it by hand. Then put a little bit of oil in and on top of the new filter, then screw it back on handtight only, so as to not break the rubber gasket it has. Put in 4.5 qts of oil through the valve cover on the top. Then just make sure there's no oil dripping or leaking at eather the filter or drain plug. Make sure the plug is as tight as it can possibly go. Done. If you see any smoke after you do it. Immediately stop and look for leaks at eather the filter or plug. I've been doing oil changes on my own car, and all of my dad's cars at his dealer for a year now, and I haven't messed up a single time. Then a few days later you should check the dip stick to make sure you haven't lost any oil.

Yozuki Ri · 09-04-2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David48

For real?

All you do is remove the drain plug from the oil pan and let the oil drain out. Put the drain plug back on. Then remove the filter with a special tool, or be a bad ass and do it by hand. Then put a little bit of oil in and on top of the new filter, then screw it back on handtight only, so as to not break the rubber gasket it has. Put in 4.5 qts of oil through the valve cover on the top. Then just make sure there's no oil dripping or leaking at eather the filter or drain plug. Make sure the plug is as tight as it can possibly go. Done. If you see any smoke after you do it. Immediately stop and look for leaks at eather the filter or plug. I've been doing oil changes on my own car, and all of my dad's cars at his dealer for a year now, and I haven't messed up a single time. Then a few days later you should check the dip stick to make sure you haven't lost any oil.

For sure. Next time you're in the area, I challenge you to dipstick duel.

toy4tao · 09-05-2009, 01:30 AM

How come you guys buy oil filters for 12.99? I get OEM toyota's for $5 + tax

MRH · 09-05-2009, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toy4tao

How come you guys buy oil filters for 12.99? I get OEM toyota's for $5 + tax

the quality of the filter. it just depends on what you do with your ride, if you race it, go about 120+mph on the interstate, or any kind of drifting, the toyota filters would not be to happy about the hotter oil going through it, the K&N makes sure that it performs the best even at hotter temperatures. and so on and so forth, so we just like the added reassurance of the performance filter.

-H

b.18tuner5875 · 09-05-2009, 04:15 AM

toyotas filters are top quality and can be ranked agaisnt k&n and other of the best. i have learned my lesson about letting others do my mr2 work. if you want it done right, do it yourself, and oil changes are about the easiest maintenance to do.

MRH · 09-05-2009, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b.18tuner5875

toyotas filters are top quality and can be ranked agaisnt k&n and other of the best.

not arguing that they are not awesome, but it is kinda all opinion to some degree.

also stating a reason for paying different prices.

-H

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grizzy225 just because.... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CT Posts: 641 Thanks: 48 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	i did it myself once when i first got the white mr2 in like 05.. when i got the green mr2 i worked at pepboys and just had the services done by my mechanic during my working hours... NOW the oil change is only done by my toyota technician here at work, the same guy that put my engine back together, he looks it over and performs the service and sends me on my way... i put it in the schedule while i am working, provide my own mobil1 5w30 oil, they use the toyota filter AND i get the employee discount... it doesnt get better than that. i dont get dirty... its done and ready for me by the time im ready to leave and its looked over by the person besides me that knows it the best. no shame here Last edited by grizzy225; 09-02-2009 at 11:32 AM..

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09-02-2009, 01:44 AM	#21 (permalink)
Tooljst8 ლ(ಠ益ಠლ) Join Date: May 2009 Location: NY Posts: 98 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I do it myself too. Better off really. You know it is done correct and exactly how you want it. No stripped drain plugs, loose filters or someone forgetting to replace your oil cap.... And if any of those things do happen you only have yourself to blame. Like the other posters had said, "It's cheaper and you get better quality oil and filter to boot." Also doesn't hurt to get under there yourself and see how things are doing down there once in a while.

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328FTW Crazy Nasty Honey Badger Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,236 Thanks: 24 Thanked 266 Times in 239 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I would be broke if I got someone to change my oil for on all my cars. I don't trust anyone with my cars.......I sure as hell know they wouldn't trust me with theirs. Also everytime a mechanic is near my car they are fascinated that it both runs and that its made out of a hardware store

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fvillota Did you just press that? Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 2,539 Thanks: 73 Thanked 52 Times in 52 Posts iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	I don't let anyone get near my oil pan! EVER! me and my girl are the only ones allowed and my girl is under supervision at all times!

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mr2_jake Many skills... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I can't believe there are actually MR2 owners out there that don't change there own oil ! Kendall GT-1 5-30 synthetic blend, every 3000 miles with napa gold filter... I got OCD or something, extremely meticulous... then again I do work at a repair/service shop and have seen the resulting horrors from poor maintenance!!!

09-04-2009, 01:15 AM	#27 (permalink)
LeePeyton Building Motor from Hell Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tennessee/USA Posts: 1,696 Thanks: 23 Thanked 67 Times in 61 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	MRH where do you get your K&N oil filters? good price? While we are on the topic, Royal purple, mobile 1 or castrol full syn? fight to the death now.

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MRH 5SF-TorquE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN Posts: 800 Thanks: 66 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	filling the engine up dry? and a performance oil filter? 4-5 quarts of mobile one should be about $20-25 1 K&N oil filter should be about $10-15 am I wrong? -H

09-04-2009, 01:35 PM	#32 (permalink)
MRH 5SF-TorquE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN Posts: 800 Thanks: 66 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	right on. yeah, I guess tax is ultimately what my kuz gets me off. -H

09-04-2009, 07:28 PM	#33 (permalink)
David Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,621 Thanks: 120 Thanked 55 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Wow. I learned how to change oil when I was 14. Now I do all the maintenance on my 240. It's not a hard thing to do. Anyone who doesn't know should really learn.

09-04-2009, 08:16 PM	#35 (permalink)
David Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,621 Thanks: 120 Thanked 55 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	For real? All you do is remove the drain plug from the oil pan and let the oil drain out. Put the drain plug back on. Then remove the filter with a special tool, or be a bad ass and do it by hand. Then put a little bit of oil in and on top of the new filter, then screw it back on handtight only, so as to not break the rubber gasket it has. Put in 4.5 qts of oil through the valve cover on the top. Then just make sure there's no oil dripping or leaking at eather the filter or drain plug. Make sure the plug is as tight as it can possibly go. Done. If you see any smoke after you do it. Immediately stop and look for leaks at eather the filter or plug. I've been doing oil changes on my own car, and all of my dad's cars at his dealer for a year now, and I haven't messed up a single time. Then a few days later you should check the dip stick to make sure you haven't lost any oil.

09-05-2009, 01:30 AM	#37 (permalink)
toy4tao Some Skills Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 57 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	How come you guys buy oil filters for 12.99? I get OEM toyota's for $5 + tax

09-05-2009, 04:15 AM	#39 (permalink)
b.18tuner5875 No Gracias Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 425 Thanks: 36 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	toyotas filters are top quality and can be ranked agaisnt k&n and other of the best. i have learned my lesson about letting others do my mr2 work. if you want it done right, do it yourself, and oil changes are about the easiest maintenance to do.