Oil changes, I think I am going to start doing it on my own

[Agentorange]

Originally Posted by kalantar

I generally go to the local shop to change my oil (I provide the oil/filter and these places still charge $30-$35) and recently I have scene some sloppy work. I purchased a Liquivac for my off-road toys and it seems simple enough so I think I am going to buy one for my cars as well.

Any one use these on their H2?
How much of a bitch is it to get to the oil filter?

It basically sucks the oil out of your vehicle without getting under it and removing the oil plug, here is the vid:


http://www.liquivac.com/

Just drain the oil in to a pan because the pumps don't get it all out.

When removing the filter, use regular Aluminum Foil and fold it to about 12"x12" square. Mold it around the area behind the oil filter and make a path so the oil flows to the pan instead of all over everyhting else around the filter. Work like a charm and keeps everything clean.

AO

[Yetti]

myself I take the skid plate off, it lets me grease it easier and the oil doesn't make such a mess. I use a 55 gallon drum to store my old oil. then I have a couple buddies who heat their shops with it in winter, they come haul it away and bring me a fresh barrel.