Who Changes Your Oil?
Aug 12, 2005 | 11:57 PM
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Milwaukee WI
It's messy, but I do it myself.
Aug 13, 2005 | 12:25 AM
Pro
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Ok, I know i'm gonna catch some "flack" for this
BUT, being a girl and all.. and not knowing HOW to do an oil change, I take my car to the quick lube.. There VERY careful, course maybe they see me watching them & know i'm a wee bit **** about my car..
If I could do it myself I would, and save myself $55.00
Oh well, let the comments begin........
Aug 13, 2005 | 12:31 AM
Race Director
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From: Mustang OK
Change my own.
Aug 13, 2005 | 01:25 AM
Le Mans Master
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From: Bonney Lake Washington
Titus-Will Cadillac/Chevy in Olympia, WA....does a very nice job, great Vette mechanic named Mike.....
Aug 13, 2005 | 01:51 AM
Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Atlanta, GA
I do it myself. You get to buy tools, and ramps, and jacks, and stuff. Always like a reason to buy stuff that I can justify with the wife.
Aug 13, 2005 | 02:06 AM
Melting Slicks
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From: Machine Silver Z06 The Golden State......... Bay Area
St. Jude Donor '05
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tact
Where did you get this ramp. I assume that it tilts level or does the ramp remain tilted at an angle? Also what was the cost. It looks very handy.
Here's the link:
www.kwiklift.com
They have a great site, it will show you everything you want to know about the lift.
Aug 13, 2005 | 09:40 AM
Race Director
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From: Saint Augustine, FL
Mid-TN Events Coordinator
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
I change mine. It's too easy, and much cheaper not to.
Aug 13, 2005 | 10:14 AM
Pro
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From: Myakka City Florida
Quote:
Originally Posted by JR_VETTE
I change mine. It's too easy, and much cheaper not to.
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Aug 21, 2005 | 09:57 PM
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From: Charlotte, North Carolina
Quote:
Originally Posted by ttaylor
1- Do you change it yourself?
2- Do you have the dealership change it?
3- Do you have oil change only place change it?
4- Do you have a private garage change it?
1- Yes
2- Only if I do it myself on a Saturday.
Yep I work at a Chevrolet Dealer. :o
3- NO
4- My two car garage.
Aug 21, 2005 | 10:10 PM
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Shelby Township Michigan
Me. Why throw away money at the dealer or quick oil change place.
Aug 21, 2005 | 10:10 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: FL
Cruise-In VI Veteran
ME! I dont trust other places to... plus it's 3x as much $$$ and you DONT know what they are putting in there even if they tell you it's Mobil 1
Aug 21, 2005 | 10:17 PM
Drifting
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From: Life moves pretty fast... if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it!
CI 6-8-9 Veteran
Me! Rhino ramps, low profile jack, Mobile 1 from Wally World and you're good to go. About 25 bucks w/ filter. Zuti
Aug 21, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Aug 21, 2005 | 11:17 PM
Drifting
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From: Peoples Republik of Kalifornia Ka
Northstar Corvettes
Mountain View Ca.
Aug 21, 2005 | 11:49 PM
Drifting
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From: Granite City Illinois
Aug 22, 2005 | 12:54 AM
Team Owner
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From: salem OR
Quote:
Originally Posted by 71corv
I do. Put the car on the Kwiklift, jack the rear end up some to aid draining and you are good to go.
Gene
I leave it on the ground and reach, certainly don't raise the rear
drains at the rear
Aug 22, 2005 | 01:16 AM
Race Director
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From: The Beautiful Greater Bay Area California
Frankly, I would not let a dealership, let alone a "Jiffy Lube", even sniff my key chain from fifty feet. My Genie Oil Godfather does mine with an end of a three ton jack in one hand, and, quarts of Red Line Oil in the other.
Aug 22, 2005 | 02:30 AM
Le Mans Master
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From: Silver Spring MD
Aug 22, 2005 | 06:15 AM
Melting Slicks
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From: Kennesaw GA
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '08,'16,'18,'21-'22,'24
I change my own oil for all my vehicles!
Andy
Aug 22, 2005 | 05:59 PM
Racer
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From: Bedford TX
Me, and only me!