Oil Change

[GLBLWARMR]

I do it the backyard mechanics way. I finger tighten the drain bolt till it stops then I 1/2-3/4 turn the bolt till it stops. For the oil filter. I fill the oil filter about 1/2 full with oil and then lube the ring. I will hand tighten it till it stops and then use a little more force till it stops again. This has never failed me yet. I use torque wrenches when the more precise specifications are needed.

[working Hummer]

OR, you could pay $10.00 more and have it done for you. Then it gets greased also. Good God who does there own oil change in the modern world? Sorry didn't mean to blow up.

[GLBLWARMR]

Originally Posted by working Hummer

OR, you could pay $10.00 more and have it done for you. Then it gets greeced also. Good God who does there own oil change in the modern world? Sorry didn't mean to blow up.

I do, I buy more beer with the money I save.

[H2bill]

Originally Posted by working Hummer

OR, you could pay $10.00 more and have it done for you. Then it gets greased also. Good God who does there own oil change in the modern world?

That would be me. It's not because I can't afford the extra few bucks, but it's all about knowing it's done right and getting familiar with your vehicle. Lubing it yourself also allows you to look underneath and check for wear and tear. You'd be surprised if you ask around how many people have had stripped threads on the drain bolt or filters put on too loose or too tight. I stopped once to check on a college girl pulled over on the side of the road because her engine light had come on. I looked underneath her car and noticed the oil pan bolt was missing. She had just left Jiffy Lube 1/2 hour before.

To each his own.

[DDWH]

Originally Posted by H2bill

That would be me. It's not because I can't afford the extra few bucks, but it's all about knowing it's done right and getting familiar with your vehicle. Lubing it yourself also allows you to look underneath and check for wear and tear. You'd be surprised if you ask around how many people have had stripped threads on the drain bolt or filters put on too loose or too tight. I stopped once to check on a college girl pulled over on the side of the road because her engine light had come on. I looked underneath her car and noticed the oil pan bolt was missing. She had just left Jiffy Lube 1/2 hour before.

To each his own.