|
Re: Refurbished oil
"Ray O" <rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote in message
news:73293$45623515> Having spent 15 years in the automotive business, my
preference for oil[color=blue]
> changes are the dealership or I do it myself. If you are particular about
> how oil changes are performed, go through the bother to purchase your own
> oil and OEM filter, double-check the oil change to make sure it is filled
> to the full mark on the dipstick and the oil filter is new, then you may
> wish to invest in the additional 15 ~ 20 minutes to change the oil and
> filter yourself.
> --
> Ray O
> (correct punctuation to reply)[/color]
I would like to change the oil myself, but I am not able to where I am
currently living. Also, I have noticed that as I get older that either cars
are getting lower, or I am getting wider. This makes it impossible to reach
the drain plug without raising the car up somehow.
I pay about $25-$30 for the standard oil change, plus about $22 for a
5-quart bottle of Mobil 1 5W-30 (purchased at Wal-Mart), plus about $10 for
a filter (usually Mobil 1). Since I use Mobil 1 full synthetic, I feel very
comfortable in using a 6,000 - 75000 mile oil change interval.
At a quick lube place (never Jiffy Lube) I stand about 10-15 feet from the
front of the car (outside the garage) and watch what they are doing.
|
