Oil Change 101 for computer geeks.
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Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Boise ID
Here's my take on oil changes:
1) drive around until the engine is warmed up
2) park it and drain the oil
3) go away and do something else for an hour or so
4) now that you won't burn your arms, change the oil filter
5) put the drain plug in, torque to correct spec
6) fill up with new oil
This gets as much as possible of the old oil out. Letting the engine cool off before you complete the job helps prevent burns. I would hate to work for one of those 10-minute change places....
Changing you own oil makes differing amounts of sense depending upon where you live. Here in San Jose we have "curb side" recycling. The city gives you plastic bottles for old oil and a zip-lock bag for the filter. You put these out at the curb on garbage day and they leave new bottles and bags. No hassle getting rid of the old oil.
1) drive around until the engine is warmed up
2) park it and drain the oil
3) go away and do something else for an hour or so
4) now that you won't burn your arms, change the oil filter
5) put the drain plug in, torque to correct spec
6) fill up with new oil
This gets as much as possible of the old oil out. Letting the engine cool off before you complete the job helps prevent burns. I would hate to work for one of those 10-minute change places....
Changing you own oil makes differing amounts of sense depending upon where you live. Here in San Jose we have "curb side" recycling. The city gives you plastic bottles for old oil and a zip-lock bag for the filter. You put these out at the curb on garbage day and they leave new bottles and bags. No hassle getting rid of the old oil.
Member
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 80
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From: Boise ID
Here's my take on oil changes:
1) drive around until the engine is warmed up
2) park it and drain the oil
3) go away and do something else for an hour or so
4) now that you won't burn your arms, change the oil filter
5) put the drain plug in, torque to correct spec
6) fill up with new oil
This gets as much as possible of the old oil out. Letting the engine cool off before you complete the job helps prevent burns. I would hate to work for one of those 10-minute change places....
Changing you own oil makes differing amounts of sense depending upon where you live. Here in San Jose we have "curb side" recycling. The city gives you plastic bottles for old oil and a zip-lock bag for the filter. You put these out at the curb on garbage day and they leave new bottles and bags. No hassle getting rid of the old oil.
1) drive around until the engine is warmed up
2) park it and drain the oil
3) go away and do something else for an hour or so
4) now that you won't burn your arms, change the oil filter
5) put the drain plug in, torque to correct spec
6) fill up with new oil
This gets as much as possible of the old oil out. Letting the engine cool off before you complete the job helps prevent burns. I would hate to work for one of those 10-minute change places....
Changing you own oil makes differing amounts of sense depending upon where you live. Here in San Jose we have "curb side" recycling. The city gives you plastic bottles for old oil and a zip-lock bag for the filter. You put these out at the curb on garbage day and they leave new bottles and bags. No hassle getting rid of the old oil.
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Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 418
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From: Indianapolis, IN, USA
SanTropez1971,
I'm was just like you a few months ago. Aside from the great help I've received from this board, I really appreciate the Haynes Repair manual for my truck. My truck is a 2000 and they haven't published a manual specific for it, but the 97-99 manual is very helpful. I can't tell you how valuable the manual is to me. I did go out and immediately by one for our other two vehicles.
The approach that Haynes takes is great: lots of pictures, very detailed instructions, etc.
$14.95 at many auto parts stores, or directly available from Hayes. haynes website
I'm was just like you a few months ago. Aside from the great help I've received from this board, I really appreciate the Haynes Repair manual for my truck. My truck is a 2000 and they haven't published a manual specific for it, but the 97-99 manual is very helpful. I can't tell you how valuable the manual is to me. I did go out and immediately by one for our other two vehicles.
The approach that Haynes takes is great: lots of pictures, very detailed instructions, etc.
$14.95 at many auto parts stores, or directly available from Hayes. haynes website
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Joined: Oct 1999
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How to change oil.
1. drive vehicle until it is up to proper operating temp.
2. stop at local valvoline quick change.
3. say howdy to the owner, shake hands and get a free cup of coffee.
4. observe as workers clean windshield, vacuum interior, check tire pressure, drain oil, replace oil filter, add oil of your choice.
and top off all fluids.
5. Pay cashier, thank owner and say "see you next time"
6. Drive home and announce to the wife you have accomplished the manly oil change and bask in the glory of your manhood.
The above results in the following:
1. No dirty cloths.
2. No oil to dispose of.
3. No mess to clean up on the driveway.
Just a thought.
1. drive vehicle until it is up to proper operating temp.
2. stop at local valvoline quick change.
3. say howdy to the owner, shake hands and get a free cup of coffee.
4. observe as workers clean windshield, vacuum interior, check tire pressure, drain oil, replace oil filter, add oil of your choice.
and top off all fluids.
5. Pay cashier, thank owner and say "see you next time"
6. Drive home and announce to the wife you have accomplished the manly oil change and bask in the glory of your manhood.
The above results in the following:
1. No dirty cloths.
2. No oil to dispose of.
3. No mess to clean up on the driveway.
Just a thought.