How To Maintenance :: Oil Change How-To
#76
Originally Posted by MiniKJ
Is hand tightling good enough to torque the filter to 18ft-lb? I don't think there's room for a socket and a torque wrench in that space.
#77
#78
Originally Posted by MiniKJ
The other thing I notice is it's difficult to find a 1/2" torque wrench that goes to such low setting (18 ft-lb) since I am only able to find 1/2" 36mm socket. Does anyone have advise? I don't believe dealer service department use torque wrench at all.
#80
#82
Originally Posted by skuzy
sorry should of mentinoed this earlier..
where im from - u cant buy 36mm sockets unless u buy a set of 50 other sockets for about $150 - 200.
where im from - u cant buy 36mm sockets unless u buy a set of 50 other sockets for about $150 - 200.
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS....jsp?pn=169468
#86
Originally Posted by Steeroidz
Any reason I should not just use these? (car ramps), versus jack + stands?
#87
#88
Originally Posted by MiniKJ
The other thing I notice is it's difficult to find a 1/2" torque wrench that goes to such low setting (18 ft-lb) since I am only able to find 1/2" 36mm socket. Does anyone have advise? I don't believe dealer service department use torque wrench at all.
#89
#91
So I will be under warranty for some time but an earlier poster mentioned $75 for the dealer to do an oil change. Is this true? My Chrysler dealer only charges $19 for our mini van.
If it is $75, how much does it roughly cost for synthetic oil and new oil filter? It sounds like I will have to start doing this myself as soon as the service contract runs out.
Dealer says every 5K for an oil change. Is this about right or should it be done more or less often?
Thanks ahead of time for any replies to this.
If it is $75, how much does it roughly cost for synthetic oil and new oil filter? It sounds like I will have to start doing this myself as soon as the service contract runs out.
Dealer says every 5K for an oil change. Is this about right or should it be done more or less often?
Thanks ahead of time for any replies to this.
#92
$75 is reasonable, but you can do it cheaper if you don't mind getting a little oily.
A case of Mobil 1 Synthetic--6 bottles runs about $35. you only need 5 of the bottles for the oil change.
Oil filter runs about $7 to $10
Richard
A case of Mobil 1 Synthetic--6 bottles runs about $35. you only need 5 of the bottles for the oil change.
Oil filter runs about $7 to $10
Richard
So I will be under warranty for some time but an earlier poster mentioned $75 for the dealer to do an oil change. Is this true? My Chrysler dealer only charges $19 for our mini van.
If it is $75, how much does it roughly cost for synthetic oil and new oil filter? It sounds like I will have to start doing this myself as soon as the service contract runs out.
Dealer says every 5K for an oil change. Is this about right or should it be done more or less often?
Thanks ahead of time for any replies to this.
If it is $75, how much does it roughly cost for synthetic oil and new oil filter? It sounds like I will have to start doing this myself as soon as the service contract runs out.
Dealer says every 5K for an oil change. Is this about right or should it be done more or less often?
Thanks ahead of time for any replies to this.
#93
Local prices in Richmond, VA
6 pack 5W30 Mobil1 Fully Synthetic: $24.94 at Costco
MINI oil filter: $9.00 at the dealership
I do mine every 5K miles, but I'm kind of rough on my car. The local dealership says 15K miles, but they toe the company line. Many believe a far safer medium for responsible drivers is every 7.5 - 10K miles.
It is not fun to change your oil, but our local dealership charges $90 for the service, and they typically run the oil-filter housing back on with somewhere north of 100 lb-ft of torque. To me, it's worth burning my fingers and hunting around for the drain-plug gasket every few months to keep the (barely) trained gorillas away from my car.
As for the reset of the service indicator, I just did it 3 weeks ago, but can't remember for the life of me. I do remember that the key absolutely has to be in Position 1. It won't work in Position 2 (I got sent to a different diagnostic sub-system).
6 pack 5W30 Mobil1 Fully Synthetic: $24.94 at Costco
MINI oil filter: $9.00 at the dealership
I do mine every 5K miles, but I'm kind of rough on my car. The local dealership says 15K miles, but they toe the company line. Many believe a far safer medium for responsible drivers is every 7.5 - 10K miles.
It is not fun to change your oil, but our local dealership charges $90 for the service, and they typically run the oil-filter housing back on with somewhere north of 100 lb-ft of torque. To me, it's worth burning my fingers and hunting around for the drain-plug gasket every few months to keep the (barely) trained gorillas away from my car.
As for the reset of the service indicator, I just did it 3 weeks ago, but can't remember for the life of me. I do remember that the key absolutely has to be in Position 1. It won't work in Position 2 (I got sent to a different diagnostic sub-system).
#94
Local prices in Richmond, VA
6 pack 5W30 Mobil1 Fully Synthetic: $24.94 at Costco
MINI oil filter: $9.00 at the dealership
I do mine every 5K miles, but I'm kind of rough on my car. The local dealership says 15K miles, but they toe the company line. Many believe a far safer medium for responsible drivers is every 7.5 - 10K miles.
It is not fun to change your oil, but our local dealership charges $90 for the service, and they typically run the oil-filter housing back on with somewhere north of 100 lb-ft of torque. To me, it's worth burning my fingers and hunting around for the drain-plug gasket every few months to keep the (barely) trained gorillas away from my car.
As for the reset of the service indicator, I just did it 3 weeks ago, but can't remember for the life of me. I do remember that the key absolutely has to be in Position 1. It won't work in Position 2 (I got sent to a different diagnostic sub-system).
6 pack 5W30 Mobil1 Fully Synthetic: $24.94 at Costco
MINI oil filter: $9.00 at the dealership
I do mine every 5K miles, but I'm kind of rough on my car. The local dealership says 15K miles, but they toe the company line. Many believe a far safer medium for responsible drivers is every 7.5 - 10K miles.
It is not fun to change your oil, but our local dealership charges $90 for the service, and they typically run the oil-filter housing back on with somewhere north of 100 lb-ft of torque. To me, it's worth burning my fingers and hunting around for the drain-plug gasket every few months to keep the (barely) trained gorillas away from my car.
As for the reset of the service indicator, I just did it 3 weeks ago, but can't remember for the life of me. I do remember that the key absolutely has to be in Position 1. It won't work in Position 2 (I got sent to a different diagnostic sub-system).
oil filter: $10.00
change oil+filter: $145.00 + taxes
Special change oil +filter: 99.00 + taxes
Is this a great country or what
#95
#96
Has anyone experienced...
I changed my oil from Castrol to Redline yesterday. I turned my car on and the check oil light comes on... WTF?!? I checked for any leaks and oil level and it's all good. So I got my OBD device and tried a reset. Turned on the car, damn light is still on.
Does the car not recognize the oil at first? Will it just eventually turn off by it self?
Your input is much appreciated. Thanks!
Randy
Does the car not recognize the oil at first? Will it just eventually turn off by it self?
Your input is much appreciated. Thanks!
Randy
#97
Drain plug w/valve
I got one of those drain plugs with an operable valve from Moss MINI. When combined with a fairly shallow drain pan, I found that I didn't need to jack the car up to drain out the old oil.
http://www.mossmini.com/Shop/ViewPro...31&SortOrder=1
When I had it installed at Schomp during a scheduled oil change, the MA pointed out that they have had to remove a couple due to leakage. I've been checking mine and it's fine so far.
http://www.mossmini.com/Shop/ViewPro...31&SortOrder=1
When I had it installed at Schomp during a scheduled oil change, the MA pointed out that they have had to remove a couple due to leakage. I've been checking mine and it's fine so far.
#98
I second that! Just as good as the hands on oil change lesson I got from Randy over a year ago. Trickiest part is still threading the filter housing back on.
#99
I changed my oil from Castrol to Redline yesterday. I turned my car on and the check oil light comes on... WTF?!? I checked for any leaks and oil level and it's all good. So I got my OBD device and tried a reset. Turned on the car, damn light is still on.
Does the car not recognize the oil at first? Will it just eventually turn off by it self?
Your input is much appreciated. Thanks!
Randy
Does the car not recognize the oil at first? Will it just eventually turn off by it self?
Your input is much appreciated. Thanks!
Randy
I've done at least5 DIY oil changes on my car and never seen that.
#100
I got one of those drain plugs with an operable valve from Moss MINI. When combined with a fairly shallow drain pan, I found that I didn't need to jack the car up to drain out the old oil.
http://www.mossmini.com/Shop/ViewPro...31&SortOrder=1
When I had it installed at Schomp during a scheduled oil change, the MA pointed out that they have had to remove a couple due to leakage. I've been checking mine and it's fine so far.
http://www.mossmini.com/Shop/ViewPro...31&SortOrder=1
When I had it installed at Schomp during a scheduled oil change, the MA pointed out that they have had to remove a couple due to leakage. I've been checking mine and it's fine so far.
The nipples ones are easy to cap off and keeps raod grime out of the valve better.
Even better if you have a skid plate. Pop a hose on and crack the valve, no spills.