hula_balu

Time for an oil change... another $45 out of my pocket.

price for a 4L standard castrol oil is about $17 + oil filter $5 with a grand total of $22 - $25max with taxes.

would it be better to do oil changes yourself and save the extra $20 or let someone else (shop) do it and avoid the hassle?

k_r_a_c_k_e_r

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if you have the time, and tools to do it.. do it yourself.

Newbreed

I do my oil changes myself. If you already have the tools it is cheaper to do it yourself then what the average shop charges for an oil change, from the prices I've seen anyways.

I've had some bad experiences in the past with a few shops, had my oil pan bolt stripped. If you can do it yourself and like to get your hands dirty from time to time, I'd say go for it.

hula_balu

I've been planning on doing for a some time now... oil change is almost up. I know this is a total noob question but where do you put your jack on a 98 civic so it would be easy to put the jack stands on?

kickz

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hah
its only $20 at igarage ..
i just got mine done

Cynikal.Mindset

20bucks at most quick lube places...no point crawling around on the floor to save 3bucks

Redeyelove

Jiffy Lube in my hood has a sign up for $34.99

shlammed

I've never seen a $20 lube place in my life


care to tell me where one is?

I'd rather go there then crawl under my car.

Polkaroo Killa

I pay $90 for my oil changes.
They tell me they use super special uber-amazing oil.

I'm not kidding when I said I pay $90 though.

Redeyelove

I try to keep old french fry oil out of my engine

Redeyelove

Wow.. care to go into some detail?

Car? Brand of Uber Filter? Brand of Uber Oil?

Gallagher

my a4 is about $50 for an oil change and filter.

d16y8

Go to a mechanic. Help the economy.

Cynikal.Mindset

there are Midas shops that have 19.99 oil changes, there are 5 different places around me that cost 20 bucks. I've even seen 14.99 places. Heck if you know a mechanic they will do it for 20 bucks. Bulk oil ftw!!

MPR

DIY FTW!!!

1999blksi

where do u get this done?

that's a good price for an audi

kickz

iTrader: (1)

$20 bulk castrol 5w30 with an aftermarket filter TVI brand
i thnik you can get a oem one but it costs a bit more ..

Nova_Dust

I do it myself. Jack up the car, grab a 17mm and loosen the drain bolt and place a pan below it.

Take a sip of beer, or more and wait 10 minutes.

Tighten the drain bolt and take off the oil filter and replace it with a new one.

Take a sip of beer.

Fill the engine with oil.

Take a sip of beer.

Drive the car to check oil level, of course, not with the beer in your hand.

A nice 20 minutes job, break some sweat and have a sip of a cold one at the same time.

Gallagher

I get a discount price cuz I get 12/year.

lol

98civ

do it yourself...its fun!
the only thing I ever need help with is getting the old filter off. But you're a guy...just do it yourself!