who does there own oil changes here?
Sep 17, 2005, 06:47 PM
#17
5 quarts of Mobil1 10W30 Synthetic from Wal-Mart, <$21.00. Filter + crush washer from 
~$6.00. Dropping off old oil for free at the local parts store, $0.00. Changing your own oil with high-quality stuff for about the price of a cheap-O oil change from Jiffy Lube, PRICELESS...
~$6.00. Dropping off old oil for free at the local parts store, $0.00. Changing your own oil with high-quality stuff for about the price of a cheap-O oil change from Jiffy Lube, PRICELESS...
Sep 17, 2005, 07:36 PM
#20
Evolved Member
iTrader: (6)
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: From Ohio, now in N. Virginia
Posts: 1,666
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
you forgot about the crusher ring on the oil filter.
Everything you need to know about the oil change....there's a How-To section on this forum..
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=94280
Everything you need to know about the oil change....there's a How-To section on this forum..
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=94280
Sep 17, 2005, 07:39 PM
#21
Originally Posted by bbyevo8u
i want to start doing my own oil change what do i need to know?
and what do i need? is it easy?
ramps
oil
oil filter
oil pan to drop old oil in
anything else i need?
is it easy?
i just take out the drain plug and drain all the oil out then replace oil filter "put a little oil around the ring of the filter right?" then just fill the oil back up right?
and what do i need to use to take off and put back on the oil filter? and where is the oil filter in this car?
and what do i need? is it easy?
ramps
oil
oil filter
oil pan to drop old oil in
anything else i need?
is it easy?
i just take out the drain plug and drain all the oil out then replace oil filter "put a little oil around the ring of the filter right?" then just fill the oil back up right?
and what do i need to use to take off and put back on the oil filter? and where is the oil filter in this car?
Sep 17, 2005, 07:54 PM
#22
evo is the easiest car in my family to do oil changes on.... both filter and drain nut are very accessible and the vertical orientation of the filter makes it easy to prime without a mess.....
love it compared to hondas where the filter sits right above the exhaust =P
love it compared to hondas where the filter sits right above the exhaust =P
Sep 17, 2005, 08:00 PM
#25
Evolving Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: chicago
Posts: 337
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
ramps, filter wrench (like one posted for miata), huge drain pan with spout, oil from costco.
One thing I do.. I go a little further than putting a little oil on the gasket, I pre-fill the oil filter. Works with the evo cuz it screws on vertically. Just be careful putting it on. Don't overfill it.
One thing I do.. I go a little further than putting a little oil on the gasket, I pre-fill the oil filter. Works with the evo cuz it screws on vertically. Just be careful putting it on. Don't overfill it.
Sep 18, 2005, 01:34 AM
#26
Evolving Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by bbyevo8u
i want to start doing my own oil change what do i need to know?
and what do i need? is it easy?
ramps
oil
oil filter
oil pan to drop old oil in
anything else i need?
is it easy?
i just take out the drain plug and drain all the oil out then replace oil filter "put a little oil around the ring of the filter right?" then just fill the oil back up right?
and what do i need to use to take off and put back on the oil filter? and where is the oil filter in this car?
and what do i need? is it easy?
ramps
oil
oil filter
oil pan to drop old oil in
anything else i need?
is it easy?
i just take out the drain plug and drain all the oil out then replace oil filter "put a little oil around the ring of the filter right?" then just fill the oil back up right?
and what do i need to use to take off and put back on the oil filter? and where is the oil filter in this car?
Oil: you need 5 quarts of MOBIL 1 synthetic oil( you may not use all of it, but most times it will take between 4.5 and 5 quarts.
Oil filter: OEM(prefer) or other which will fit according to your local parts store.
Replacement Crush washer for the DRAIN PLUG(not filter): buy this with the filter at your dealership.
Something to drain and store oil safely for disposal(check for local place for oil disposal)
A funnel for clean fillup.
Way to raise car safely. Jack stands or Ramps(don't use the jack) as well the little things which keep tires from rolling. metal wedge type thingies.
Oil filter removal cap or tool(can get them usually where you get the filters)
17mm socket wrench
Let car cool before draining. Oil may be hot otherwise.
its very easy. I do it for security, its always done right, and I don't trust cheap places or even the dealership. Its just peace of mind.
The crush washer goes on the oil drain plug bolt. as shown in the other link on here from norcal evo.
Also make sure to lube the rubber seal of the filter with some new oil other wise it may tear while tightening.
Last edited by sayanara; Sep 18, 2005 at 01:44 AM.
Sep 18, 2005, 07:56 AM
#27
Evolved Member
iTrader: (11)
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Saint Helena, CA
Posts: 505
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
How do you torque an oil filter to spec?
Nevermind, looked at the link posted and that answered my question. That's a cool oil filter wrench thing. I can get that at Autozone? Or is that a Mitsu thing?
Sounds like I also need to get a couple torque wrenches for this car, as every "to do" seems to involve using one.
Nevermind, looked at the link posted and that answered my question. That's a cool oil filter wrench thing. I can get that at Autozone? Or is that a Mitsu thing?
Sounds like I also need to get a couple torque wrenches for this car, as every "to do" seems to involve using one.
Last edited by dridge11; Sep 18, 2005 at 07:59 AM.
Sep 18, 2005, 08:07 AM
#28
Originally Posted by dridge11
How do you torque an oil filter to spec?
Nevermind, looked at the link posted and that answered my question. That's a cool oil filter wrench thing. I can get that at Autozone? Or is that a Mitsu thing?
Sounds like I also need to get a couple torque wrenches for this car, as every "to do" seems to involve using one.
Nevermind, looked at the link posted and that answered my question. That's a cool oil filter wrench thing. I can get that at Autozone? Or is that a Mitsu thing?
Sounds like I also need to get a couple torque wrenches for this car, as every "to do" seems to involve using one.
Sep 18, 2005, 03:34 PM
#30
Newbie
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just did my first oil change. It is the easiest car that I have changed oil on. One of the most difficult one is my 4runner. I get oil over the place/garage drive way after the change. I didn't a single drop from my evo