Took my 05 Coupe for an oil change
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03-09-2011 | 02:42 PM
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03-11-2011 | 11:44 AM
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Replaced mine with a Fumoto valve. 2 seconds to open up, 1 second to close, and zero mess.
Some people just don't like the thought of getting dirty. To each their own, but for me, the little time it takes to DIY is well worth it for me to get under the car and take a look to make sure everything is in order and to avoid hassles such as the one OP is now experiencing.
Some people just don't like the thought of getting dirty. To each their own, but for me, the little time it takes to DIY is well worth it for me to get under the car and take a look to make sure everything is in order and to avoid hassles such as the one OP is now experiencing.
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03-13-2011 | 06:33 PM
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Oil change is at least an hour affair for me... maybe more... driving to the quick lube and then double checking after is the easiest for me also.
So much easier to drive a car 2'' off the ground over a pit then find the wood blocks, get the jacks, manipulate everything, squeeze under, etc...
So much easier to drive a car 2'' off the ground over a pit then find the wood blocks, get the jacks, manipulate everything, squeeze under, etc...
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03-13-2011 | 08:07 PM
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Thanks for the heads up on the Fumoto valve. I will get one.
I do the oil on my MC but I can't fit under the car. I would like to know how you DIYers get the car up and level for the oil change. I have to work out in the dirt driveway (country life, gotta love it). No nice clean well-lit 2-car garage with a nice level concrete floor . . .
I do the oil on my MC but I can't fit under the car. I would like to know how you DIYers get the car up and level for the oil change. I have to work out in the dirt driveway (country life, gotta love it). No nice clean well-lit 2-car garage with a nice level concrete floor . . .
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03-13-2011 | 09:05 PM
When I changed my own oil, it took me at least an hour.
Removing the 15+ undercover bolts takes the most time since I do not have the correct power tools.
Also driving up the ramp in a manual takes some time. Need to be really careful.
Add the extra time needed for other hiccups. Bolt too tight, cleaning surrounding area, etc etc.
Also, I let the oil drain out for at least 5 minutes or until there are barely any drops.
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03-13-2011 | 11:24 PM
7-9 minute for an oil change?
When I changed my own oil, it took me at least an hour.
Removing the 15+ undercover bolts takes the most time since I do not have the correct power tools.
Also driving up the ramp in a manual takes some time. Need to be really careful.
Add the extra time needed for other hiccups. Bolt too tight, cleaning surrounding area, etc etc.
Also, I let the oil drain out for at least 5 minutes or until there are barely any drops.
When I changed my own oil, it took me at least an hour.
Removing the 15+ undercover bolts takes the most time since I do not have the correct power tools.
Also driving up the ramp in a manual takes some time. Need to be really careful.
Add the extra time needed for other hiccups. Bolt too tight, cleaning surrounding area, etc etc.
Also, I let the oil drain out for at least 5 minutes or until there are barely any drops.
