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rydahog · 08-06-2010, 07:50 PM

Should i pay an oil change place to use my oil and filter when i change oil, or use there products? or buy ramps and do this myself..? i am 63 and more then capable? but.....should i,, really undecided..how much is my time worth, or can i trust the mechanic not to scratch my fender..

.in any case you get my drift..

Michael_Js · 08-06-2010, 07:56 PM

IMO, better off to do it yourself. Easy procedure with some ramps

JTC/C5 · 08-06-2010, 08:24 PM

yeah unless you have a reptutable garage than i say let them do it and make sure they use good shit... otherwise you know the saying "If you want something done right do it yourself"

rydahog · 08-06-2010, 09:28 PM

well i think i will approach a garage by me, and see what he wants to do the oil and filter with my STUFF,,,see what he wants $$$ will get back to you, when i get some #'s thanks all...

SSLarry · 08-07-2010, 12:47 AM

I do my own mods when I have the tools and an oil change is easy. However, disposing of the oil is a real pain. Therefore, I prefer to have the local Mobile 1 Quick Lube do the work. I get to watch them to make sure they don't screw it up and I know its getting Mobile 1, and a good filter. But I don't have to dispose of 8 quarts of used oil, and I WILL NOT just dump it down the drain. I also get a nice receipt for my maintenance records. I pay $100.

mth35115 · 08-07-2010, 12:55 AM

Most chain auto parts stores will let you dump your oil for free, in their waste oil tank.

jmaryt · 08-07-2010, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSLarry

I do my own mods when I have the tools and an oil change is easy. However, disposing of the oil is a real pain. Therefore, I prefer to have the local Mobile 1 Quick Lube do the work. I get to watch them to make sure they don't screw it up and I know its getting Mobile 1, and a good filter. But I don't have to dispose of 8 quarts of used oil, and I WILL NOT just dump it down the drain. I also get a nice receipt for my maintenance records. I pay $100.

i pay $17.99 at a local chevy dealer!..no "bull s88t!".6 quarts conventional and the filter...hell!..i can't do it myself for that!..i say let 'em have it!....just make sure ya watch 'em,so they don't f**k it up!

Sevn86 · 08-07-2010, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rydahog

well i think i will approach a garage by me, and see what he wants to do the oil and filter with my STUFF,,,see what he wants $$$ will get back to you, when i get some #'s thanks all...

Let us know how much he wants just for labor...thanks

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-07-2010, 10:57 AM

DIY

Capthowdy · 08-07-2010, 11:11 AM

alot of shops frown on bring your own... kinda like briging a steak to a steakhouse.....

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-07-2010, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capthowdy

alot of shops frown on bring your own... kinda like briging a steak to a steakhouse.....

There's even some shops that still use their own oil and keep yours when you bring it in.

rydahog · 08-08-2010, 02:30 PM

OK, here is the situation, oil change from mobil 1 quik oil..$97..
Oil change from dealer.$80
labor from quick oil co, near my home..$28/I supply oil and filter.
If i do the work my self.. mobil1 5qt bottle, 1 filter, my time??
sooo i will do it myself, relax with my radio, my dog, and cup of coffee..then take a scoot!

rydahog · 08-08-2010, 03:45 PM

ok so for a total cost of $115. i got 2-5qt mobil 1 oil. 2 ac delco filters. 1 funnel long neck, 2 rolls of garage towels,set of blitz ramps. 1 clear Qt bottle for any extra oil measuring. ..i had the oil drain pan good for 8 qts oil.. (no cost), and i have tools, and covering for under car to protect garage floor..thanks for all replys..

))) later ryd.
see ya at the Gator Ford charity event next week.

CaniacFan · 08-08-2010, 03:55 PM

Good for you.. I had some problems with my order so the dealership "threw in" 6 oil changes. After that, I will try the DIY method as well - mine takes 8+ quarts of Mobil1, but no biggee - WalMart carries it.

08-06-2010, 07:50 PM	#1
rydahog Drives: camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: usa Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	good idea or not Should i pay an oil change place to use my oil and filter when i change oil, or use there products? or buy ramps and do this myself..? i am 63 and more then capable? but.....should i,, really undecided..how much is my time worth, or can i trust the mechanic not to scratch my fender...in any case you get my drift..

08-06-2010, 07:56 PM	#2
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	IMO, better off to do it yourself. Easy procedure with some ramps __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

08-06-2010, 08:24 PM	#3
JTC/C5 Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: nj Posts: 395	yeah unless you have a reptutable garage than i say let them do it and make sure they use good shit... otherwise you know the saying "If you want something done right do it yourself" __________________ To Be Continued

08-06-2010, 09:28 PM	#4
rydahog Drives: camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: usa Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	sounds good well i think i will approach a garage by me, and see what he wants to do the oil and filter with my STUFF,,,see what he wants $$$ will get back to you, when i get some #'s thanks all...

08-07-2010, 12:55 AM	#6
mth35115 Drives: 2010 Camaro rs/ss inferno orange Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 232	Most chain auto parts stores will let you dump your oil for free, in their waste oil tank. __________________ HOT ROD SS MTH35115

08-07-2010, 12:47 AM	#5
SSLarry Drives: 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 1,309	I do my own mods when I have the tools and an oil change is easy. However, disposing of the oil is a real pain. Therefore, I prefer to have the local Mobile 1 Quick Lube do the work. I get to watch them to make sure they don't screw it up and I know its getting Mobile 1, and a good filter. But I don't have to dispose of 8 quarts of used oil, and I WILL NOT just dump it down the drain. I also get a nice receipt for my maintenance records. I pay $100.

08-07-2010, 11:11 AM	#10
Capthowdy Drives: 2010 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale Fl Posts: 1,048	alot of shops frown on bring your own... kinda like briging a steak to a steakhouse.....

08-08-2010, 02:30 PM	#12
rydahog Drives: camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: usa Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	OK, here is the situation, oil change from mobil 1 quik oil..$97.. Oil change from dealer.$80 labor from quick oil co, near my home..$28/I supply oil and filter. If i do the work my self.. mobil1 5qt bottle, 1 filter, my time?? sooo i will do it myself, relax with my radio, my dog, and cup of coffee..then take a scoot!

08-08-2010, 03:45 PM	#13
rydahog Drives: camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: usa Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	ok so for a total cost of $115. i got 2-5qt mobil 1 oil. 2 ac delco filters. 1 funnel long neck, 2 rolls of garage towels,set of blitz ramps. 1 clear Qt bottle for any extra oil measuring. ..i had the oil drain pan good for 8 qts oil.. (no cost), and i have tools, and covering for under car to protect garage floor..thanks for all replys..))) later ryd. see ya at the Gator Ford charity event next week.

08-08-2010, 03:55 PM	#14
CaniacFan Drives: '10 SS CGM #75,288, '14 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 3,938	Good for you.. I had some problems with my order so the dealership "threw in" 6 oil changes. After that, I will try the DIY method as well - mine takes 8+ quarts of Mobil1, but no biggee - WalMart carries it.

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