Do you men do your own oil change?

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Hey guys! As men, do you do your own oil change on your car? Or do you go to a car shop or mechanic?

LiamJHayden · Accepted Answer

I have my mechanic do when I go in for maintenance. I could do it myself, but the disposal of the old oil is too much of a hassle, and if you do it incorrectly here (California) the fines are equal to a lifetime of oil changes and then some. No hyperbole here

"The California Health and Safety Code 25189.6 states that anyone who improperly disposes of hazardous waste, such as used oil, is guilty of a public offense punishable of a fine up to $250,000 or prison time. Improper disposal of used oil is a crime."

JacobJordan · Accepted Answer

I do almost all work on the car myself, along with all work on our houses, and all the work on our land. I have used car services before as sometimes I don't have the time to do everything and still spend time with my family so if it comes down to family or car I take the car to a shop and spend time with my family and pick up the car later

godfatherfan · Answer

Jiffy lube for me. I did an oil change once. Only because I was told that if you took the oil to "any oil change place, you can pay a $1 fee to drop off old oil". That was a crock of shizz. The oil sat in my garage for 5 years before I the city had a "hazardous waste" collection day and I finally got rid of it. No more home oil changes for me.

RavVid · Answer

The problem doing it yourself is getting rid of the old oil. In a condo oil spills would cost you a bit. Some places have oil extractors so it is easy clean and convenient.

It is not going to get all the old oil out so I would prefer the classic drain method.

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

I could but I don't, the complex I live in doesn't allow it cause they have a rule against doing any car maintenance, they are scared of oil leaks and car liquids staining their parking lots I guess, if the rule changes I'll surely be saving those approximately 20 bucks per change lol

Anonymous · Answer

I'm torn on this. If I have time I will. Considering how cheap it is it's easiest just to get it changed. But you have to have a trusted mechanic do it. One who stands behind his work. Because you wouldn't believe how many 15 min. oil change shops hire people that don't know their head from their a** and will f*** up something as elementary as a oil change.

exitseven · Answer

Yes, I have a set of ramps and do it out in the street. I bought a new truck and it came with free oil changes so I have only changed the oil once in it. I really did not save any money doing it myself so I might not do it again

slatyb · Answer

Ewww. No. It's hardly worth the trouble. Oil changes are not expensive and are a PITA unless you have access to a lift. I did my own brake shoe replacements.

dudeinohio · Answer

I. used to do. my own but my last 2 cars had their oil filters in a strange location I couldn't get to. I've got to. see if my current car's oil. filter is accessible. If so, i. may do. my own again.

jamesgoldman · Answer

I don't drive I don't recall my father having every changed his oil, if it's part of a services he's had those a few times so then it was done on a few occasions over the years

DarkWinterNights · Answer

Only the ATV and other small engines. My vehicles I usually have a shop do. Too time consuming and I don’t really have the space.

normalice · Answer

Not anymore. Getting rid of the old oil has become inhibitive.

RedInnocent68 · Answer

No. It’s not that I couldn’t, but my talents lie elsewhere. I’m happy to exchange money for someone else to do it for me.

tfan1 · Answer

When I got my car they had this thing called free oil changes for life so I just take it to the dealership and it’s free 👍🙂

KonkeyDong · Answer

I actually avoid mechanics whenever possible. I've changed a valve cover gasket on my own. I take it in for inspection. Can't do that Solo.

Fireguy17 · Answer

yes, I have a lift in my garage and do major work on my classic cars.

Nifrayu · Answer

I would either take it to a mechanic or my girlfriend will do it.

Anonymous · Answer

It's about half and half for me. I prefer to do it but it seems I'm too busy a lot of the time.

Mario27398 · Answer

I know change oil in my car, but i don't have Tool. So almost Always mechanic.

rigmarole · Answer

Yeah why?

FenixG45 · Answer

Nah! Too messy, Thank you!

Joker_ · Answer

I do

Worst · Answer

No, voids warranty

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