fastcar
10-22-2007, 09:50 PM
Hi Gang,
I've decided to start doing my own changes, partly to save a little dough, because the synthetic oil is so expensive, and the interval is short (3000-5000) and I put a lot of miles on my ride. Also, I just don't trust anyone else working on my car...
Does anyone have any neat ideas on how to make it quicker, cleaner, easier, etc? I like the Fumotovalve a lot, and think it's a great idea. I'm not in the least worried about it opening while driving: it has a spring loaded lever that must be not just be depressed, but then rotated to open it.
I am not in the least bothered by oil disposal. An Autozone down the street will take it for free. (can you tell I'm trying to nip the naysayers in the bud?:P)
Let's keep the thread on track: If you like getting your oil changed, and have no other ideas, that's great. No need to post.
If you like doing it the old fashion way, and have no other ideas, that's great. No need to post.
If you like changing your oil yourself, and have constructive input on how to simplify the process, your input is eagerly sought.
Anyway, the fumotovalve will keep the mess down A LOT. No more, 'OK, the nut is about to come off, get ready for the flood' situation. But, you still have to crawl under the car to flick the fumoto.
The good thing about that is the drain is right on the motor, so any filings should come out as well.
But, I've heard of pumps, too. Anyone used these???
Any other ideas, or methods???
I DEFINITELY want to do a remote oil filter install in the future. That will make that part a LOT easier, if located properly. But, this thread is about CHANGING THE OIL, not the filter. Thanks all;)
fastcar:burnout:
I've decided to start doing my own changes, partly to save a little dough, because the synthetic oil is so expensive, and the interval is short (3000-5000) and I put a lot of miles on my ride. Also, I just don't trust anyone else working on my car...
Does anyone have any neat ideas on how to make it quicker, cleaner, easier, etc? I like the Fumotovalve a lot, and think it's a great idea. I'm not in the least worried about it opening while driving: it has a spring loaded lever that must be not just be depressed, but then rotated to open it.
I am not in the least bothered by oil disposal. An Autozone down the street will take it for free. (can you tell I'm trying to nip the naysayers in the bud?:P)
Let's keep the thread on track: If you like getting your oil changed, and have no other ideas, that's great. No need to post.
If you like doing it the old fashion way, and have no other ideas, that's great. No need to post.
If you like changing your oil yourself, and have constructive input on how to simplify the process, your input is eagerly sought.
Anyway, the fumotovalve will keep the mess down A LOT. No more, 'OK, the nut is about to come off, get ready for the flood' situation. But, you still have to crawl under the car to flick the fumoto.
The good thing about that is the drain is right on the motor, so any filings should come out as well.
But, I've heard of pumps, too. Anyone used these???
Any other ideas, or methods???
I DEFINITELY want to do a remote oil filter install in the future. That will make that part a LOT easier, if located properly. But, this thread is about CHANGING THE OIL, not the filter. Thanks all;)
fastcar:burnout: