Yes, I change my own in my S. My truck and wife's car go to the local GreaseMart. I don't trust most shops with my real car!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by BeyerMonster
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Uhoh.

 

I love to work on my own cars. I have the tools to do my own work. If I don't, then I purchase them and will have them the next time I need them. I have rebuilt several engines and many transmissions, so oil changes are a piece of cake.

Here in Indiana, I take my used oil to any auto parts store or oil change place and they will take the oil and recycle it. I don't like having it sit around the garage, so as soon as the oil is changed, it goes right back to the place I bought it. I put the oil in just about anything to take it back. Usually use empty windshield washer fluid bottles to transport the used oil. I use a drain pan that has a spout on it the fits into the neck of the bottles that I use. The biggest mess is cleaning up the drain pan.

 

I had Honda change my oil the first time. I have a recipt showing the mileage. I plan to do the oil, tranny and diff myself from now on. How do I prove to Honda that the oil is being changed at the appropriate intervals when I'm the one that does it?

dave

 

I have always worked on my cars and never have take a single auto class. I suggest getting the Helms manual and do whatever you think you can tackle. The manual is a great reference and I use them all the time.

I figure I'll take more care than the bozo's at the shop, plus I won't get greese all over the interior and I'll have extra cash to spend on new parts.

Save the cash and do it youself.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Fireslayer
[B]I had Honda change my oil the first time.

 

I have changed the oil in my S2000 for 2 1/2 years. The Fumoto oil drain valve allows me to do this without jacking the car up or trying to squeeze underneath it. It can be reached from above and makes changing the oil very easy. I pour the used oil back into the 5 gallon Mobil 1 container.

 

I am just wondering how do you prefill the filter on an S2k. The filter is on sideways.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by xviper
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(On a side note) - Dave, in Calgary, certain designated firehalls have Hazmat drop-offs.

 

The only thing I do is drive it and wash it. Anything else is done by the service boys, including detailing..... Don't want anything taking up my GOLFING time....