Do you change your own oil? - Blu-ray Forum

sfmarine · 06-16-2009, 10:25 PM

I just got done changing mine. Had to use the 'ol screwdriver trick...

Thought it would be a nice off-topic discussion.

Nowadays...the economy is killing our blu-ray expenses. Oil prices jacked up the price of a quart of oil..which led to higher prices for oil changes. An oil change is around $27 these days. Even Walmart charges $30 now..but don't take it there!

Just wanted to get a rough idea of how many on here do their own oil changes and what kind of oil/weight do you use?

I usually costs me about $15 in supplies to do it myself(not counting synthetic). So I save about half the cost which adds up down the line.
In my S2000, I use Mobil 1 synthetic 10w30 > Honda filter Total- $32 Changed once a year
I just changed the oil in my Accord threw in 5W30 basic Pennzoil. Got the 5qt jug for $12 which isn't too bad. I used a Honda filter this time but I also like Purolator. $16 total
I've also got a beater - '01 dodge neon. I use that Walmart brand Supertech. $10 +$3 for the Fram filter..and I'm under $14 which isn't bad. It's a beater so I don't care.

jkwest · 06-16-2009, 10:27 PM

I do!

proxpilot · 06-16-2009, 10:44 PM

i would if my Warranty didnt frown upon it!

sfmarine · 06-16-2009, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by proxpilot

i would if my Warranty didnt frown upon it!

Eh it's a scam, imo. Just keep everything oem and you should be good.

jkwest · 06-16-2009, 10:55 PM

I have a Toyota Camry 4 cylinder, a Chevy Suburban V6 and my Nissan Titan V6..

I just buy the filters and oil in bulk and store it in my garage..I buy oil filters by the 6 pack and cases of oil 5w30.

igotcabada · 06-16-2009, 10:56 PM

i change the oil on my bike but not on my car, where is that option

bhampton · 06-16-2009, 11:14 PM

Just did both cars last Sunday. I buy my filters from Honda and my oil at Bj's.

Thought about changing the oil in the lawn mower too... may do that this weekend.

Johnny Vinyl · 06-16-2009, 11:16 PM

I'm not touching this with a ten-foot pole!

John

toef · 06-16-2009, 11:27 PM

In general I've handled all the oil changes for my car since I got my first car in high school, but if I had a coupon for a free oil change, or something really cheap, like $9, I'd use that. I like the idea of putting what I want in the car, instead of using whatever oil they have, and whatever cheap filters they supply.

Then two years ago I got a new car, and since it's synthetic, I've only had to change it twice (coming up on a third), so it's much less of a hassle.

I've had to rely on the screwdriver trick a few times myself. I learned about it on Google a long time ago.

sfmarine · 06-16-2009, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toefer

I've had to rely on the screwdriver trick a few times myself. I learned about it on Google a long time ago.

Ya...the last time it was changed it was cold as heck out so I had a garage do it. The filter was on ridiculously tight.. after getting a nice blister on my hand I decided to go with the screwdriver and that did the trick. Now all my oil changes have been done by me so I'll be able to get them done rather quickly come next time around.

Rob71 · 06-16-2009, 11:51 PM

I do all my own oil changes. Picked up one of these for the occasional stuck filter, but only needed it once.

http://www.amazon.com/Hopkins-FloTool-10620-Adjustable-Wrench/dp/B000EH4V0E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1245195869&sr= 8-2

31DTDWVYW3L._SS400_.jpg

Blu-Benny · 06-16-2009, 11:52 PM

i don't.

jkwest · 06-17-2009, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

I'm not touching this with a ten-foot pole!

John

its alright...nycomet didn't start this thread...

brettallica · 06-17-2009, 12:20 AM

I changed my oil from before I was 16 (on the car my mom had waiting for me to drive when I got my license, which was at 8:30AM on my 16th birthday), but then when I turned 20 or so and started buying "nice" vehicles -- that's a relative term, of course -- I stopped altogether and just let an oil change shop (or dealer) do it. My issue with performing my own oil change now is I do NOT want to deal with the disposal of the used oil and filter; there's no way in hell I'll put a vat of greasy stuff like that in my car -- not even in my trunk!

mikejet · 06-17-2009, 12:29 AM

No because it's cheap to do at the dealership and keeps a paper trail at the dealership I purchased the car from in case I ever need to claim the warranty.

MaCruz · 06-17-2009, 02:16 AM

I go to my Acura dealership and they change my oil for under $30.

Moefiz · 06-17-2009, 02:26 AM

I do on my Toyota Corolla but I don't on the Escape...

Which is bad because I sell this sort of stuff for a living.

Fors* · 06-17-2009, 02:30 AM

No, with 2 little ones running around and my HT addiction, I have no time!

Grumpz · 06-17-2009, 02:44 AM

No, because my time is worth money!

I feel I'm worth about $165,000 a yr. That equates to $79.33 an hr, or $1.32 a mnute.

If I want to save $15, I'd have to do it in under 11 minutes and 36 seconds.

I DON'T THINK SO!

BirdManJr · 06-17-2009, 03:03 AM

I just let the dealer change mine...i have a new envoy & they gave me a discount card every other oil change is free or half off anyways and they run it thru the wash......oil change to me means me and my lady going out to eat while i wait.

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06-16-2009, 10:25 PM	#1
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	Do you change your own oil? I just got done changing mine. Had to use the 'ol screwdriver trick... Thought it would be a nice off-topic discussion. Nowadays...the economy is killing our blu-ray expenses. Oil prices jacked up the price of a quart of oil..which led to higher prices for oil changes. An oil change is around $27 these days. Even Walmart charges $30 now..but don't take it there! Just wanted to get a rough idea of how many on here do their own oil changes and what kind of oil/weight do you use? I usually costs me about $15 in supplies to do it myself(not counting synthetic). So I save about half the cost which adds up down the line. In my S2000, I use Mobil 1 synthetic 10w30 > Honda filter Total- $32 Changed once a year I just changed the oil in my Accord threw in 5W30 basic Pennzoil. Got the 5qt jug for $12 which isn't too bad. I used a Honda filter this time but I also like Purolator. $16 total I've also got a beater - '01 dodge neon. I use that Walmart brand Supertech. $10 +$3 for the Fram filter..and I'm under $14 which isn't bad. It's a beater so I don't care. Last edited by sfmarine; 06-16-2009 at 10:40 PM.

06-17-2009, 02:26 AM	#17
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	I do on my Toyota Corolla but I don't on the Escape... Which is bad because I sell this sort of stuff for a living. Last edited by Moefiz; 06-17-2009 at 02:29 AM.

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06-16-2009, 10:27 PM	#2
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	I do!

06-16-2009, 10:44 PM	#3
proxpilot Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:High Point, North Carolina Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:108 Trading Score:1	i would if my Warranty didnt frown upon it!

06-16-2009, 10:55 PM	#5
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	I have a Toyota Camry 4 cylinder, a Chevy Suburban V6 and my Nissan Titan V6.. I just buy the filters and oil in bulk and store it in my garage..I buy oil filters by the 6 pack and cases of oil 5w30.

06-16-2009, 10:56 PM	#6
igotcabada Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2009 Location:NC Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:37	i change the oil on my bike but not on my car, where is that option

06-16-2009, 11:14 PM	#7
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Just did both cars last Sunday. I buy my filters from Honda and my oil at Bj's. Thought about changing the oil in the lawn mower too... may do that this weekend.

06-16-2009, 11:16 PM	#8
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I'm not touching this with a ten-foot pole! John

06-16-2009, 11:27 PM	#9
toef Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2008 Location:Isla Nublar 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:545 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	In general I've handled all the oil changes for my car since I got my first car in high school, but if I had a coupon for a free oil change, or something really cheap, like $9, I'd use that. I like the idea of putting what I want in the car, instead of using whatever oil they have, and whatever cheap filters they supply. Then two years ago I got a new car, and since it's synthetic, I've only had to change it twice (coming up on a third), so it's much less of a hassle. I've had to rely on the screwdriver trick a few times myself. I learned about it on Google a long time ago.

06-16-2009, 11:51 PM	#11
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	I do all my own oil changes. Picked up one of these for the occasional stuck filter, but only needed it once. http://www.amazon.com/Hopkins-FloTool-10620-Adjustable-Wrench/dp/B000EH4V0E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1245195869&sr= 8-2 31DTDWVYW3L._SS400_.jpg

06-16-2009, 11:52 PM	#12
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	i don't.

06-17-2009, 12:20 AM	#14
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	I changed my oil from before I was 16 (on the car my mom had waiting for me to drive when I got my license, which was at 8:30AM on my 16th birthday), but then when I turned 20 or so and started buying "nice" vehicles -- that's a relative term, of course -- I stopped altogether and just let an oil change shop (or dealer) do it. My issue with performing my own oil change now is I do NOT want to deal with the disposal of the used oil and filter; there's no way in hell I'll put a vat of greasy stuff like that in my car -- not even in my trunk!

06-17-2009, 12:29 AM	#15
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	No because it's cheap to do at the dealership and keeps a paper trail at the dealership I purchased the car from in case I ever need to claim the warranty.

06-17-2009, 02:16 AM	#16
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	I go to my Acura dealership and they change my oil for under $30.

06-17-2009, 02:30 AM	#18
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	No, with 2 little ones running around and my HT addiction, I have no time!

06-17-2009, 02:44 AM	#19
Grumpz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Winnipeg, MB Blu-ray collection:22	No, because my time is worth money! I feel I'm worth about $165,000 a yr. That equates to $79.33 an hr, or $1.32 a mnute. If I want to save $15, I'd have to do it in under 11 minutes and 36 seconds. I DON'T THINK SO!

06-17-2009, 03:03 AM	#20
BirdManJr Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	I just let the dealer change mine...i have a new envoy & they gave me a discount card every other oil change is free or half off anyways and they run it thru the wash......oil change to me means me and my lady going out to eat while i wait.

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