Never do your own oil change...
Ok, so this isn't really a "What not to make.." but more of a "What not to do..."
I know those who can't deal with another human touching the insides of their car may be more sensitive to this issue, but for the other 99.5% of car owners who just want to do the usual maintenance, be very happy that it's well worth the $$$ to just pay for your local oil changing service station to do this.
First of all, take a look at the many steps an oil change can be: DIY How to change the oil in your car. I didn't even want to read after bullet point 3.
Second, your car will probably take about 6 quarts of oil. 1 quart will run you anywhere from $4-7 each... which makes your total price for just the oil at least $24. That is well more than half of the cost of a basic oil change. Not to mention.. how do you plan to get rid of the old oil you just drained out of your car???
Third, how long would it take you to do this... 1,2, 3 hours?!? And forget about it if you live in an apartment complex or anywhere where you DON'T have a personal garage.
Fourth, it's dangerous!!! Dude... you're laying down under YOUR CAR!
And lastly, oil change service stations do a bunch of other things besides changing the oil, topping off other fluids, checking tire pressure, changing oil and air filters, wiping down your windows. And you only have to do this 3-4 times a year.
So let's see the cost of this:
Doing it yourself: $24 + $60 (labor) + filters ($20) + supplies ($30-50) = Total: $150 (at least!)
Taking it to a service station: $30-50 (even cheaper if you have a coupon)
No, I don't work for Jiffy Lube or SpeeDee, but I also wouldn't want to spend a Saturday afternoon under my car... I'd rather be cruising down Highway 1! :)
I know those who can't deal with another human touching the insides of their car may be more sensitive to this issue, but for the other 99.5% of car owners who just want to do the usual maintenance, be very happy that it's well worth the $$$ to just pay for your local oil changing service station to do this.
First of all, take a look at the many steps an oil change can be: DIY How to change the oil in your car. I didn't even want to read after bullet point 3.
Second, your car will probably take about 6 quarts of oil. 1 quart will run you anywhere from $4-7 each... which makes your total price for just the oil at least $24. That is well more than half of the cost of a basic oil change. Not to mention.. how do you plan to get rid of the old oil you just drained out of your car???
Third, how long would it take you to do this... 1,2, 3 hours?!? And forget about it if you live in an apartment complex or anywhere where you DON'T have a personal garage.
Fourth, it's dangerous!!! Dude... you're laying down under YOUR CAR!
And lastly, oil change service stations do a bunch of other things besides changing the oil, topping off other fluids, checking tire pressure, changing oil and air filters, wiping down your windows. And you only have to do this 3-4 times a year.
So let's see the cost of this:
Doing it yourself: $24 + $60 (labor) + filters ($20) + supplies ($30-50) = Total: $150 (at least!)
Taking it to a service station: $30-50 (even cheaper if you have a coupon)
No, I don't work for Jiffy Lube or SpeeDee, but I also wouldn't want to spend a Saturday afternoon under my car... I'd rather be cruising down Highway 1! :)
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