Here's Why You Should CHANGE YOUR OWN OIL!!

Here's Why You Should CHANGE YOUR OWN OIL!!

In this video I talk about the major reasons why you should consider changing your own oil! By changing your own oil you can ensure the quality of oil, the quantity of oil, the correct oil filter and the fact that the job was actually done.

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[iliketacos]

I was a Tech for 30 years and saw dozens of stripped out oil pan drain plugs and oil filters so tight they wouldn't come off . These are the reason I change my own oil at age 60 .

[dougn]

I'm 62 years old and still enjoy crawling under my cars to change the oil. I use ramps btw. Much safer than jacks

[frankhoward]

6:05. If you look closely at the container, they usually show that you should hold it the other way, with the spout at the top. This allows air to get into the container as you pour and it practically eliminates that glug glug glug you get when the air is having difficulty getting into the container.

[jcnikoley]

A couple things I would do differently. I wouldn’t put all 6 quarts in. I go about half a quart shy, and adjust the level based on the reading on the dipstick. I don’t know if you skipped it, but if you jacked your vehicle up and it is not level, you want to lower it back down and make sure it is level when checking the oil level. You should also give your oil time to drain. Remove the drain plug first, then take about 30 minutes to go over all your other checks, don’t put it back in till you’ve replaced the filter. You can often get an additional half to 3/4 of a quart of the old oil out by giving it more time.

[danielfrench]

Another tip from a mechanic. When you take off the fill cap place it up against the hood latch so if you forget about the cap after you've put all the oil in the engine, you won't be able to close the hood

[JohnDoe-xris]

One additional thing: When removing the old filter, you MUST verify the rubber gasket came off too. (make sure it's not still on the car) Otherwise, when you install the new filter, you'll have two gaskets that are double stacked....very bad.

[OGRH]

Just an important heads up... Always point the floor jack straight out away from the vehicle (at a right angle). Lower your jack just to the stand and lock the jack in place as a back up, because like the guy in this video you may be using a jackstand that has been recalled, due to poorly machined components.

You can't get caught slipping if you're always evading & gripping!

[Chrisamic]

As a DIY guy, I have a few additional tips.
* Warm the engine up first. It doesn't have to be running temperature (scalding hazzard), but it will still flow out better if it's a little hot.
* Most (all?) Japanese engines have a horizontal filter. That's no problem and doesn't cause any issues. It's not doing your oil changes regularly that causes problems, If you have a vertical oil filter, prefill it by all means if it makes you feel better.
* Take both the sump plug and filter out and let it drain. You saw how much oil was retained in the filter receiver? you want as little of that dribbling back into your sump as possible.
* When you jack the car up look which way the sump plug goes. Jacking it one way will usually help the sump drain. The other way will make it retain more oil than it does otherwise... and yes, the design of most sumps will guarantee the retention of some dirty oil.
* A DIY job isn't under shop time constraints. Let it drain for half an hour... or whatever. Go and have lunch. The more dirty oil you get out, the less dirt there is in the engine.
* Take the 15, 000 km between services as a suggestion. A fairly bad one, no matter what oil you use. Oil is relatively cheap, engines not so much. There's plenty of independent mechanics (like Scotty Kilmer) that suggest that short service intervals are good for your engine and will make it last much longer with greatly reduced wear.
* Always make sure the filter gasket has not stayed on the receiver when you take the old one off. It's possible for this to get left behind and result in double gasketing, which will lead to a leak and require you to re-do the job, when you eventually figure out what happened.
* The correct torque on a filter is to do it up so the gasket just meets the sealing surface, then turn it another 2/3. I've never had a leak doing this, and I've never needed a tool to get the old filter off either.
* Lastly, always replace the washer on your sump plug, and yes it should have one. Some manufacturers use a single fibre washer while others use a single copper washer. Keep a supply on hand for oil changes. The copper washers are better, however if the pan is dinged up and won't seal, a fibre wash might save you.

[fbjbgzd]

When you take off the filter, when the oil starts to pour out, just let it pour. There is no need to try to get it off while it is pouring out and getting the oil poured down your arm. Wait fir the oil to stop pouring then remove the filter.

Then when putting back the filter, it is very important to follow the tightening instructions which usually is in the filter. 3/4 to a full turn after the gasket meets the surface. Do not over tighten because when you do your next oil change you can possibly take off the bolt that the filter screws onto. And it could be a pain to take off.

Plus always check the old filter for the gasket. Make sure it is on the old filter and not still stuck to the motor. If it is and you double gasket, it will leak out almost all that 6 quarts, when you start it. And it will leak out fast.

You really should address these things. They are very important

[r.kirkwood]

Amateur tip: I wrap a gallon size ziplock bag around the filter as I unscrew it - it catches all the oil. I used this trick on my 2001 Burban, 2007 Acadia and 2007 Mustang. I just used this trick on my first oil change of my 1989 Toyota Supra Turbo - the filter is in an a awkward and tight place - and it worked like a charm.

Love your channel BTW - very informative and inspiring.

[BhavinTolia]

For those who didn't notice, he had put small magnets on his old oil filter. Those are meant to hold down the iron particles which would've otherwise circulated within the engine.

[gerardofontanez]

That’s the correct way to do an oil change. I totally agree with you on doing it yourself. I’ve had all kind of bad experiences with dealers overfilling my engine or not putting enough oil in it. Unfortunately most new cars give you no choice but to let them do the job. Keep up the good work my friend.

[yourealldoomed]

Two things amongst many I learned growing up with a mechanic for a dad. 1) that no matter what, you are always holding the flashlight wrong.... 2) how to change my oil

[alextv]

4:25. To avoid taking a shower in engine oil, unscrew the filter until oil starts to come out. Remove your hand and let it drip into the pan until very little drip remains. Then unscrew the whole filter.

[briand.]

I usually do my own oil changes but occasionally I will let a 'shop' do it, like if I'm getting new tires. The last time I did that, I noticed after doing the next oil change myself, that the tire shop never replaced the oil filter. I put a piece of tape on the oil filter that I last installed and the tape was still there when I did the next oil change. It was there twice as long as it should have been. I feel better knowing that I'm using a high quality oil and filter when I do it myself. No exceptions.

[COBRO]

Side note to anyone that sees this, you don't need to pre-fill an oil filter. Your engine already has residual oil where ever it needs it, like on the bearings. That 2-3 seconds it takes for the new filter to fill upon startup is negligible.

[anthonymunoz]

Here's a good reason why it's best to change your own oil! First of all, I'm 63 now and have always changed my own oil. I live in Az where it gets extremely hot in the summertime. I received a flyer in the mail from a Honda dealership for a free oil change and vehicle inspection. Since it was about 110 degrees out I figured I'd save myself from a very sweaty oil change in the garage and actually go to the dealership for a free one while I sat in their waiting area drinking their iced coffee in 78 degrees. What could go wrong?? After about a 1.5 hr wait the service man comes and gets me and says all ready and gives me the inspection results. Nothing really stood out in the list other than needed a new drive belt which i knew anyway and always do myself. I get home and of course I open the hood to check the oil color ro make sure it looks good and it's filled to the correct level. I couldn't believe what I saw. The oil was very dark and very obvious that the oil change had not been done! By the way, I'm an aircraft mechanic for a major airline, 32 years, and I think I can tell if an oil change has been done or not! I was furious! All that time going to the dealership and waiting and all for nothing! I decided to drain some of the dirty oil into a little plastic container ro have as evidence. I put some clean oil into another like container so I'd have the dirty and clean oils side by side in little containers so I could go back to the dealership to prove my case. I arranged a meeting with the head honcho and went in and told him I was treated like an idiot and done wrong by their dealership.
Told him I'm a 30 yr jet mechanic for the world's largest airline and they pulled the oil trick on the wrong guy! Lol. I can laugh at it now looking back on it all!
Anyway, he set me up with the service dept manager who wanted to drain the oil in my Honda to see for himself. He came to the same conclusion obviously and apologized repeatedly. I told him I want you to make it right or I'm going to the media and I'll let over 80, 000 employees at my airline know about your maintenance practices here at your wonderful dealership. I had a list of things I wanted done complementary by them. The guy was very nice and cooperative and he really did take care of me as I asked for a lot of items to be done free of charge. New serpentine belt, new spark plugs, trans fluid change, brake fluid flush, valve adjustment, OIL CHANGE, cooling system flush, new air cleaners, and tires rotated and an alignment. When I got home I obviously proceeded to check everything that I could ro make sure it had all been done. I was happy to see the engine compartment looked like new!
They had even washed that and I even had new high end windshield wipers installed! Moral of the story is that I'll be doing all my oil changes and everything I can do myself as long as I can continue to crawl under my vehicles. Definitely won't take the bait for a free oil change no matter how hot it is outside! I'm sure I'm not the only one they have done that to, no doubt! More reasons to do your own oil changes and beware of ripoff dealerships!

[utuBrVoI]

Don't put the drain plug back in until AFTER you have removed the old filter. On some cars, more dirty oil comes out of the drain plug hole after the filter is loosened!

[xtsvhid]

I was always taking my car to The Shop for Oil Change every 5k and Pay for Good Quality High Price. and 4 week ago I did make a Oil Changed for my Car at Home And I realy surprise that Oil Filter look very bad. Thich Much very Dark Back old drity. Look like The Shop Never Change Oil Filtet for my Car for long time that could Destroy the Engine. and I decided to do my own Oil Chang at home. Now the sound of my Car engine is quite and running very good. Thanks for this Great Video.

[dld]

You did a great job simplifying the job. I suggest you add several important factors.
While under your vehicle, this is an excellent opportunities to look around for possible problems not noticeable from above!
Second, and very important, after filling the engine, run the engine for approximately 5 mins, while looking under the vehicle for possible oil leaks. They do occur even to the best!