Do you change your car oil by yourself or pay service?

which is better and why? Also what kind of oil do you use? Where do you dump your wast oil?Do you change your car oil by yourself or pay service?
Some car are very easy to change the oil on and some models are nearly impossible so it depends on your car. Can you easily reach the oil filter? is the oil pan easy to get to or does it have a smash plate in the way of the drain bolt?





If your car is an easy change your owners manual should tell you what type of oil your motor runs on best depending on what the temperature range is for your region of the country. If you don't have a manual the place where you buy your oil should be able to point you in the right direction.





Waste oil is recycled most garages will take it for free because they are paid for it and many recycling centers now take it too. Do not dump the oil anywhere else it is a crime to do so in the US.





If you are a competent shade tree mechanic changing your own oil gives you the ability to look at the old oil for clues as to the engines internal condition (small bits of metal or goo = bad, dark but clean = good) most pay services don't have the time to look at your old oil.


Changing your own oil is about half the price of having it done so if you're tight on money this is another plus for doing it yourself.Do you change your car oil by yourself or pay service?
I change my own oil, bought some ramps and an oil pan. I take my filters to the dump which has a bin for them and the oil I take to Advanced Auto.


I like choosing my own oil and filters, i use Amsoil oil and Baldwin %26amp; Wix filters. I had a few bad experiences with Quick Lubes, they UP SELL everything, use inferior bulk oil and poor oil filters.


I had an oil filter almost fall off 3 days after they my oil change, I was 3 quarts low just from starting my engine.


It takes about 30 minutes, I let it drain completely. I usually get lunch and relax as my oil drains to make sure all the old oil drains, quick lubes don't!


It is cheaper and more convenient to do it myself.
I change the oil myself in all of our family's vehicles. It may be a little messy and most of the time it takes a little longer to do it yourself, but there are several reasons why I do it. First of all, I get to choose the oil and oil filter myself. I can choose to buy cheap AutoZone oil, or go with expensive Mobil 1 oil. Second, you save money by avoiding the labor charge and disposal fee of repair shops. 3rd, You get the satisfaction of doing it yourself. Changing your oil is one of the easiest things to do to your vehicle, but it is probably one of the most important things.





AutoZone usually comes out with an oil change special which is usually 5 quarts of Valvoline, Castrol, or Pennzoil, plus an STP or Fram oil filter for $16.99 or something like that. Check their website. I use Valvoline 10W-30 in my truck (1994 Ford Ranger 4.0L V6), my dad's truck (2000 Dodge Dakota 3.9L V6), and in my brother's car (1989 Buick Century 3.3L V6). I use Valvoline 5W-20 in my mom's car (2005 Ford Freestyle 3.0L V6). Most older vehicles take 10W-30 and most newer ones take 5W-30. Check your owner';s manual. I buy Fram oil filters for all of them. Every 9,000 miles I change air filters and I use Fram or STP, which ever one is cheaper.





I dump my old oil into the old oil bottles and take them to AutoZone or any other shop that takes used motor oil.





Hope this helps!
I live in the country and our local dealer requires an appointment two weeks in advance to do a simple oil change. I have five vehicles so I just do them myself. I have an old oil drip furnace in my workshop where I burn the oil in the winter. It's not the most environmentally friendly way to get rid of the oil but it does throw a lot of heat.
DIY.


Saves pounds - plus I know that there is a quality oil in there and not some rubbish I'm getting ripped off over.





Oil is anything that meets the SAE specifications, and is the right grade for the vehicle. This is what is recommended in the manual, so brand is down to you and your pocket. Much better to change cheaper oils more frequently, than good oils less frequently.





Oil filters used by many garages are as cheap as they can get. It's not in their interest to have reliable cars is it?


I buy OE filters online. they DO make a difference - and are comparatively cheap.





Old oil is returned to a council run recycling centre.
I pay for the service...


if you do it yourself and something goes worng with fitting the oil outlets, you yourself will be responsible. However if you go for authorized service center, you will be free from the above problem, you can easily rely on the services.
I change my own. I use a multigrade oil (10w 40). Most towns and cities have a dump station at the land fill where you can dump your oil. Call your city hall and ask them if they have one.
cost about same either way you take oil back to any parts store or shop an dyou can used what ever oil you like newer cars use 5w30 any brand older they get more miles you switch to a heavier weight oil cost about 20 bucks either way
i do both when i do i take the old oil and filter to walmart auto center the dispoise of it free.i use violine 5w30
I change the oil myself, It's cheaper than having someone do it. Also, I bring the oil to a recycling center.
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