theJenchild Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Just in case anyone was wondering....changing your oil for the first time on your own, with a massive hang over, in 97 degree heat is a fairly terrible idea. That said, I changed my own oil! Woot! I forgot to put the washer on the drain plug, so had to waste 4Q of brand new oil by draining it again and putting that on.....but its done and I did myself. All of you dads with daughters, do them a favor. Teach them young how to work on cars, the learning curve is much steeper when you're starting out in your 20s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racefan Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Just a tip if you forget the washer again.Take your thumb & press against the drain hole in the oil pan while you put the washer on the drain plug one handed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJenchild Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 Just a tip if you forget the washer again.Take your thumb & press against the drain hole in the oil pan while you put the washer on the drain plug one handed. Now that's a really smart idea! I'll remember it, although I'm sorta hoping that I don't forget the washer again. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COReefer Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 gosh I woulda done it for some coral frags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJenchild Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 gosh I woulda done it for some coral frags LOL, there were folks who could have done it for me. But I'm kinda into self sufficiency and this is something that I've wanted to figure out for a while. So I finally went and bought some ramps. I think I may try to find a class on auto mechanics....seems there's alot that I may need some instruction on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C0lin Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I hope your remembered to put some oil around the oil filter's rubber seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Good for you, never learn till you try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannedmulder Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 gosh I woulda done it for some coral frags YOU??? CHANGE OIL???? I guess you can teach old dogs new tricks!!!(whistle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJenchild Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 I hope your remembered to put some oil around the oil filter's rubber seal. That I did do! Granted it was only because my brother called me while I was under the car to yell at me for not putting blocks behind the back tires. But he told me to do that, and to put some oil on the filter threads too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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