Do you DIY engine oil change?

[Windwaver]

How many of you guys here DIY your engine oil change instead of going to workshops?

[Vid]

if i know how to change the EO, i might do it. but to save $15 for wkshop to do it, not really worth the effort.

[Hulk]

How many of you guys here DIY your engine oil change instead of going to workshops?

 

I always would like to change engine oil myself, its not difficult though but problem is troublesome to get undernealth so i dropped the idea now.

 

[Tigershark1976]

I always would like to change engine oil myself, its not difficult though but problem is troublesome to get undernealth so i dropped the idea now.

 

 

actually, so long u get yourself prepared, going underneath the car is not really that dirty/hard.

 

For any saloon car that was not lowered/front bumper bodikit, u dun even need to jack up the car, simply get a clean carton box and tear it so that u can lay on it when going underneath.... get another pcs of newspaper under the oil filter/ drain nut to avoid oil dripping on the floor.

[Yeobh]

If you want to DIY to save money, it's not worth the effort as oil changing fee is very cheap in Singapore. On top of that you have to invest in some tools not "toys' as they will only cause more problems and headache.

 

[Kangadrool]

If you want to DIY to save money, it's not worth the effort as oil changing fee is very cheap in Singapore. On top of that you have to invest in some tools not "toys' as they will only cause more problems and headache.

 

Agree. If stay landed, ok. But, HDB carpark is a big NO NO. 'cos (i) risk being fined (ii) risked being run over by other vehicle when lying on the ground.

[Yeobh]

Simple DIY like changing engine oil, bleeding brake fluid, replacing air filter etc are very common activities during the weekend for car owners ,in countries where people have the space. Here we have too many contrainsts.

[Mini-itx]

Agree. If stay landed, ok. But, HDB carpark is a big NO NO. 'cos (i) risk being fined (ii) risked being run over by other vehicle when lying on the ground.

 

I do it int HDB carpark all the time.......... Did all my servicing there. Install stuff there. Do my moddings there.... Everything.... Even soldering of wires..... Only welding never.....

[Thedream]

I do it int HDB carpark all the time.......... Did all my servicing there. Install stuff there. Do my moddings there.... Everything.... Even soldering of wires..... Only welding never.....

 

how should we dispose of the spent engine oil?

[Estrangable]

How many of you guys here DIY your engine oil change instead of going to workshops?

 

my time is more precious than that little 20 dollars worth of manpower charges. Is it worth all the effort just to save tat tiny amount?? All the trouble and the dirt...

[Yeobh]

It can be opportunity cost, it can be labour of love, it all depend on one's economic situation and reasoning.

Edited October 3, 2010 by Yeobh

[Nautilus]

my time is more precious than that little 20 dollars worth of manpower charges. Is it worth all the effort just to save tat tiny amount?? All the trouble and the dirt...

 

To be exact, it's only $12 at mxt, $15 max.

[Jasonjst]

I guess not for the money , maybe for the fun of it .

I diy it sometime if I got nothing to do . Very easy but problem is disposal of the waste oil .

Normally only do it in my JB home . If you dont like to go under the car , you can jack up the driver side , take the tyre out and the plastic mud guard out . I think you should be able to acess oil fiter and drain nut from there.

Saving ? filter $3/= , engine oil $25/= ( cheapo syn from Carefur ) . Money save enough for a pretty good dinner for family at JB haha !

Sorry ..... dont call me cheapo , just like to save !

Rdgs

Edited October 3, 2010 by Jasonjst

[Fattychubby]

my time is more precious than that little 20 dollars worth of manpower charges. Is it worth all the effort just to save tat tiny amount?? All the trouble and the dirt...

 

for me its the hands on desire why i would like to DIY.. plus it is a simple job.. just drain the oil and change the oil filter..& voila .. its completed.

pls share if you know where to dispose the used oil.. i might consider to DIY this in the near future :)

 

 

[Zyrofillica]

actually, so long u get yourself prepared, going underneath the car is not really that dirty/hard.

 

For any saloon car that was not lowered/front bumper bodikit, u dun even need to jack up the car, simply get a clean carton box and tear it so that u can lay on it when going underneath.... get another pcs of newspaper under the oil filter/ drain nut to avoid oil dripping on the floor.

 

wah u must be skinny/small. i cant fit under my car!

[Mini-itx]

my time is more precious than that little 20 dollars worth of manpower charges. Is it worth all the effort just to save tat tiny amount?? All the trouble and the dirt...

 

Everyone has their own hobbies and desires. To some changing oil and tinkering with the car is nothing but a waste of time, to others is plain joy.

 

Sometimes knowing a little more abt car can save you alot of trouble and money. simple things like checking your oil level and water level to ensure you have sufficient engine oil and water. Else an overheated engine is going to be expensive to repair....

 

just like I see clubbing is a plain waste of time and money. Go to Casino is even worse. Staying at home watching those drama serials also plain waste of time and electricity. There is no educational value in these shows at all.

[Mini-itx]

how should we dispose of the spent engine oil?

 

Petrol Kiosk WS, or MX Tradi....... WS that does servicing of cars..... Many many places.

[Jasonjst]

for me its the hands on desire why i would like to DIY.. plus it is a simple job.. just drain the oil and change the oil filter..& voila .. its completed.

pls share if you know where to dispose the used oil.. i might consider to DIY this in the near future :)

 

I put the waste oil back into the oil bottle , just leave at the waste bin ( in JB ) . I think SG may got problem....