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Well, before work today I got under the front of the car (in my work clothes) and drained about a quart of oil out. Honestly, I think you could change the oil no problem without even raising the car.
After running 7k miles on whatever Lexus had put in it this mobile1 synthetic makes the engine feel like butter
I think you made the right choice... and nice job with draining in your work clothes.... I would not have done it,... but I always seem to make a mess when I an trying to stay clean.
I think you made the right choice... and nice job with draining in your work clothes.... I would not have done it,... but I always seem to make a mess when I an trying to stay clean.
I had my Ferrari polo on so there was nothing I couldn't accomplish with the car
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I had my Ferrari polo on so there was nothing I couldn't accomplish with the car
better be safe than sorry, the rear seal is a #$% to replace in case you blew something.
DIY'ers repped
__________________ - Greg '03 5-spd. Some other junk in the driveway
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BMWs are built for f0**ers who appreciate an engaging driving experience. Lexus cars are designed for anal retentive people who feel the feedback from the road is a nuisance instead of a bonus.
Thanks for the rep. I don't come here as frequently as I used to,... I need to clean up all my DIY threads to make them more printable and easier to take into the garage w/o a computer or downloading a bunch of pictures.
Thanks for the rep. I don't come here as frequently as I used to,... I need to clean up all my DIY threads to make them more printable and easier to take into the garage w/o a computer or downloading a bunch of pictures.
lol, i have wireless and an IBM laptop. I have a little spot I put the computer when I'm working
Thanks for the rep. I don't come here as frequently as I used to,... I need to clean up all my DIY threads to make them more printable and easier to take into the garage w/o a computer or downloading a bunch of pictures.
you should swing by more often and produce more diy's!! haha
i cant believe its been 2 years since you published these because i remember when you posted them! Its nice to know that your threads still help out everyone.
you should swing by more often and produce more diy's!! haha
i cant believe its been 2 years since you published these because i remember when you posted them! Its nice to know that your threads still help out everyone.
Not much left to DIY. I am coming up on my 90k but I am paying someone to change the timing belt.
Any suggestions on what else I can post? Not much out there than normal wrenches would take on themselves I would guess.... no?
Nice write up. I'm gonna try to change the oil without raising the car as Italynstylion suggested.
BTW, one thing that should be mention is that before you unscrew the drain plug, remove the motor oil cap. This allows the oil to flow out of your car much better.
Also, if you want the benefit of draining hot oil and not burning your forearms from the filter, you could drain the oil while it is hot, and let the engine cool off and do the filter later, assuming you're not in a hurry.
Also, this is very important. PLEASE DISPOSE OF YOUR OLD OIL/OIL FILTER PROPERLY!
Motor oil can be recycled 100%. If not disposed of properly, motor oil can be a great source of pollutant. One gallon of used oil can contaminate up to one million gallons of drinking water. So please, whatever you do, unless you want to be drinking your motor oil through your tap, dispose of them properly.
Well, before work today I got under the front of the car (in my work clothes) and drained about a quart of oil out. Honestly, I think you could change the oil no problem without even raising the car.
After running 7k miles on whatever Lexus had put in it this mobile1 synthetic makes the engine feel like butter
Don't worry about the extra oil...you'll be okay.
And BTW, you can change the oil without jacking up the car. Get a low profile plastic oil pan and slide it under the car beneath the oil pan bolt. Works everytime.
Nice write up. I'm gonna try to change the oil without raising the car as Italynstylion suggested.
BTW, one thing that should be mention is that before you unscrew the drain plug, remove the motor oil cap. This allows the oil to flow out of your car much better.
Also, if you want the benefit of draining hot oil and not burning your forearms from the filter, you could drain the oil while it is hot, and let the engine cool off and do the filter later, assuming you're not in a hurry.
Also, this is very important. PLEASE DISPOSE OF YOUR OLD OIL/OIL FILTER PROPERLY!
Motor oil can be recycled 100%. If not disposed of properly, motor oil can be a great source of pollutant. One gallon of used oil can contaminate up to one million gallons of drinking water. So please, whatever you do, unless you want to be drinking your motor oil through your tap, dispose of them properly.
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Just realized how old this was, +rep anyway 
