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Kslater · Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 1:01 am Post subject: Changing Engine Oil 2003 C4S??

Is there a DIY section to perform this operation? Thanks if not help? Thank you..

sapple89 · Joined: 11 Feb 2007 Posts: 775 Location: los angeles

i need to learn how to change my oil also. rennslist?

blacknight · Joined: 30 Sep 2003 Posts: 5352 Location: Hollywood, CA

Yeah, Eli was going to write DIY for both oil-change and brake pad/rotor change. He already got the pictures I took. :? Perhaps when summer is over he will do them! :)

FastForwardWheels · Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 10:13 pm Post subject:

Pretty straight forward,

I can answer some questions if you have them.....

-Eli

Kslater · Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 5:30 pm Post subject: I did it!!

FastForwardWheels wrote: Pretty straight forward,

I can answer some questions if you have them.....

-Eli
Today I changed out my oil for the first time and it wasn't as bad as I thought. I thought that since the dealer charges in excess of $200.00 the job was going to be tough. Only wall I hit was the drain plug. I wasn't sure if it required a Torque or Allen. (spelling wrong?) After calling the dealer they said it should be a Allen. Removed the drain plug and removed the Oil filter housing. My buddy had the removal housing thing so I didn't have to buy one. Process was fairly easy. Ended up adding about 9-Quarts of oil, is that about right? Is there anything else I need to do? Added the new washer and gasket also. Thanks. How many miles should I wait until the next oil change? This weekend only Kragen Auto has a 5% Discount on all purchases.

FastForwardWheels · Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 7:25 pm Post subject: Re: I did it!!

Kslater wrote: FastForwardWheels wrote: Pretty straight forward,

I can answer some questions if you have them.....

-Eli
Today I changed out my oil for the first time and it wasn't as bad as I thought. I thought that since the dealer charges in excess of $200.00 the job was going to be tough. Only wall I hit was the drain plug. I wasn't sure if it required a Torque or Allen. (spelling wrong?) After calling the dealer they said it should be a Allen. Removed the drain plug and removed the Oil filter housing. My buddy had the removal housing thing so I didn't have to buy one. Process was fairly easy. Ended up adding about 9-Quarts of oil, is that about right? Is there anything else I need to do? Added the new washer and gasket also. Thanks. How many miles should I wait until the next oil change? This weekend only Kragen Auto has a 5% Discount on all
purchases.

Great!

What kinda oil did you spring for?

-Eli

Kslater · Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 9:18 pm Post subject: Re: I did it!!

FastForwardWheels wrote: Kslater wrote: FastForwardWheels wrote: Pretty straight forward,

I can answer some questions if you have them.....

-Eli
Today I changed out my oil for the first time and it wasn't as bad as I thought. I thought that since the dealer charges in excess of $200.00 the job was going to be tough. Only wall I hit was the drain plug. I wasn't sure if it required a Torque or Allen. (spelling wrong?) After calling the dealer they said it should be a Allen. Removed the drain plug and removed the Oil filter housing. My buddy had the removal housing thing so I didn't have to buy one. Process was fairly easy. Ended up adding about 9-Quarts of oil, is that about right? Is there anything else I need to do? Added the new washer and gasket also. Thanks. How many miles should I wait until the next oil change? This weekend only Kragen Auto has a 5% Discount on all
purchases.

Great!

What kinda oil did you spring for?

-Eli
I picked up the Mobil 1 Syn. 0W-40 at Kragen Auto. All 9 Quarts ran about $57.00 + $25.00 filter...Doing the job myself---Priceless..

daytrader · Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 2685 Location: NEAR THE PC

Now I need to do mine. I've been putting it off for awhile.

FastForwardWheels · Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 10:53 pm Post subject:

daytrader wrote: Now I need to do mine. I've been putting it off for awhile. yes you have.....

-Eli

daytrader · Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 2685 Location: NEAR THE PC

Eli,

Can you tell me which allen wrench do I need to use to open the oil drain plug?

calicoupe · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:17 pm Post subject:

Hey Peter....let me know maybe we can do together and I will buy the wrench.....I think I have the appropriate tools

I need to do my brakes too.....and a new oil separator :(

thanks Adam

daytrader · Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 2685 Location: NEAR THE PC

Hey, no need to DIY. I found a Good Year shop near my home that did my oil change for $30 labor. I bought the Mobil-1 0-40w and filter for $74. Total cost= $104.

calicoupe · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:29 am Post subject:

wow...i need the contact next time i see u......tks

DiceF355 · Joined: 09 Feb 2007 Posts: 157

Go to the dealer.

Kslater wrote: FastForwardWheels wrote: Kslater wrote: FastForwardWheels wrote: Pretty straight forward,

I can answer some questions if you have them.....

-Eli
Today I changed out my oil for the first time and it wasn't as bad as I thought. I thought that since the dealer charges in excess of $200.00 the job was going to be tough. Only wall I hit was the drain plug. I wasn't sure if it required a Torque or Allen. (spelling wrong?) After calling the dealer they said it should be a Allen. Removed the drain plug and removed the Oil filter housing. My buddy had the removal housing thing so I didn't have to buy one. Process was fairly easy. Ended up adding about 9-Quarts of oil, is that about right? Is there anything else I need to do? Added the new washer and gasket also. Thanks. How many miles should I wait until the next oil change? This weekend only Kragen Auto has a 5% Discount on all
purchases.

Great!

What kinda oil did you spring for?

-Eli
I picked up the Mobil 1 Syn. 0W-40 at Kragen Auto. All 9 Quarts ran about $57.00 + $25.00 filter...Doing the job myself---Priceless..

Zeppo · Joined: 25 Feb 2010 Posts: 1

Hi, I think you should check your engine oil before going to change it. It is simple process to change engine oil, you may get some help from any automobile machenic.

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