do it myself (1 time at lube shop stripped out drain plug)never again/most auto parts store will take used oil and recycle it for u
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Originally posted by Rick View PostWhere does everyone get rid of the used oil?
My grandpa/dad painted fence boards/outside wood with theirs. Said it makes them last longer and keep the bugs off of it
They were stored in a 55 gallon drum all the tractors trucks Etc I don't go through that muchLast edited by SCREAMINREELS; 06-08-2018, 11:45 AM.
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Originally posted by Rick View PostWhere does everyone get rid of the used oil?
County dump has a big bulk tote container you pour it in. They have one for coolant also.
I do my oil changes, also coolant, transmission, transmission filter, transfer case, differentials, power steering, brakes, brake fluid, batteries, belts, wiper blades, fuel filters, air filters, timing belt on my car, etc. Everything I can. It saves tons of money and it gets done right with higher end fluids and parts.
I dont need someone telling me my blinker fluid or washer bearings need to be changed.Last edited by Lungbustr; 06-08-2018, 11:58 AM.
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Originally posted by SCREAMINREELS View PostSave it in the container new oil comes in and mix with a little gas or diesel We use it for fire starter
My grandpa/dad painted fence boards/outside wood with theirs. Said it makes them last longer and keep the bugs off of it
They were stored in a 55 gallon drum all the tractors trucks Etc I don't go through that much
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Originally posted by SCREAMINREELS View PostSave it in the container new oil comes in and mix with a little gas or diesel We use it for fire starter
My grandpa/dad painted fence boards/outside wood with theirs. Said it makes them last longer and keep the bugs off of it
They were stored in a 55 gallon drum all the tractors trucks Etc I don't go through that much
I would probably change my own, if I had a good way to get rid of the used oil
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I change the oil in every motor I own. Used to be to save money, and now it's because I like knowing what's going on with my motors. Oftentimes while I'm under there I see things that the jiffy lube guy wouldn't bother to mention.
I use Schaeffer Supreme 7000 oil and Mobil 1 filters.
Originally posted by Rick View PostWhere does everyone get rid of the used oil?
Last edited by 35remington; 06-08-2018, 12:18 PM.
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If you plan ahead these days, there is no reason for you to have to wait longer than 45 mins.
Just have to set an appointment and get it in there.
As has been said, the time I would have to take to change it myself is not worth the difference to me. Truck is 5 yrs old with 150k and Mobil 1 is the only thing that has ever been in it. Have not had one issue ever.
I held out on mowing my lawn as well, and I may make my kiddos do it here in a bit. As far as me being out there for 2 hours or paying $30 to have it done in 25 mins. It doesn't add up for me to continue to do it.
I will also say I run around everywhere with 4 kiddos with 4 competitive sports going on. Weekends are for games and fun.
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Originally posted by jer_james View PostIf you plan ahead these days, there is no reason for you to have to wait longer than 45 mins.
Just have to set an appointment and get it in there.
As has been said, the time I would have to take to change it myself is not worth the difference to me. Truck is 5 yrs old with 150k and Mobil 1 is the only thing that has ever been in it. Have not had one issue ever.
I held out on mowing my lawn as well, and I may make my kiddos do it here in a bit. As far as me being out there for 2 hours or paying $30 to have it done in 25 mins. It doesn't add up for me to continue to do it.
I will also say I run around everywhere with 4 kiddos with 4 competitive sports going on. Weekends are for games and fun.
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I used to do it myself, but once I moved into town, I started taking my vehicle in for oil changes.
Back when I lived outside the city, it was much easier to do myself. Plenty of room and I didn't have worry about spilling oil on a concrete driveway. I would just store used oil in a 5 gallon bucket and every couple of changes, just head to Autozone to dispose.
These days I don't care about violating my man card. It's simply not worth my time and effort for the price savings of doing it myself. I know some guys brag about being able to change their oil in like 5 minutes, but I was never able to do it faster than about half an hour. That included fetching the tools and clean-up.
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