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Old 03-26-2010, 11:40 AM   #94
scythezo6
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Originally Posted by adub4185 View Post
its reasons like this that i dont take my car to the dealer. i went by the factory recommendations on the oil and the amount. I think 9 qts is way too much. also, i think my 2 oil change costs have averaged out to around $60 and to me, saving $60 and knowing it was done right is worth my time.
Well said, just wondering. The cost to get all the stuff to change my oil (wood to drive up onto, jack, jackstands, funnel, shop towel, filter, torque wrench, oil, etc.) WAS $120. The oil and filter alone will cost me $65 next time. Gotta LOVE DIY work.
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