oil change ???

[awdlancer]

do most of you take it to the dealer for an oil change or do u usually do it your self ?
i am debating wheter or not to take it or do it my self . any body have warranty issues because of this ??

[GreaseFRT]

where did you buy your evo? If from South Coast - they do free oil oil changes. Otherwise - I used to do them myself....

[IguessNot]

dealership for free....

[GreaseFRT]

any body have warranty issues because of this ??


save all receipts and paperwork to prove dates...

[awdlancer]

the car was bought in a san diego dealer ball mitsubishi !!

[GreaseFRT]

Yea - I would not pay dealer prices nor EVER risk a jiffy -lube type place - DIY - not hard and very rewarding.

[IguessNot]

if you live near the southcoast or huntington beach mitsu you can still get it done for $39.99 just be sure to mention socalevo.net...

it not, do it yourself its not hard at all ...

[awdlancer]

thanks for the input i will do it myself tommorrow morning !

[GreaseFRT]

Check the forums for direction!

[Sly Evo]

i feel more of a man after doing it myself but can't beat free oil changes lol

[RPD_FKTARD]

i feel more of a man after doing it myself but can't beat free oil changes lol

you need to do it to feel like a man!

[fusionchicken]

i do it myself, because i dont trust anybody else working on my car (generally speaking)

if u do it yourself u can drain out the old oil longer, since most places won't wait for the oil to be completely drained (no time, they want to service more customers, etc)

it takes an hour tops...just DIY :)

[1michael322]

i feel more of a man after doing it myself but can't beat free oil changes lol

you need to do it to feel like a man!


Just do it yourself, I actually enjoy doing it =D its like spending quality time with the car >.

[TeKiZeRo]

Just do it yourself man... It takes like 30 minutes to drain the oil and put in new oil. That's it!

[vortech_g35]

I know people who know people...

[trmacblckevo]

Do it yourself.

[Jordanz3]

save money and diy..very simple

[dabie]

South Coast oil change and tire rotation ftw!

[SNEAKYEVO]

I bought mine from South Coast with free oil changes. They actually use the Mobil 1 synthetic oil right?

[reeferman1]

I bought mine from South Coast but I've always changed my own oil. It gives me a chance to go under the car and inspect everything every once in awhile plus it is a 30 min drive to the dealer plus the wait. I can change my oil in 15 mins if I really wanted to. I buy a crapload of oil filters and crushrings at the dealer when they go on sale and Royal Purple by the case. O0

[BLiu]

If you do it once with someone who has changed oil on the own before, it helps a lot. I pretty much change every one of my car's oil and believe me, it's the same for every car. Once you figure out the most efficient way for yourself you can do it real fast. In my opinion, 45 minutes of my own time gives me a heck of a lot more peace then trusting it to someone I don't know to do it. Good luck! Like I said, find someone who has done it before and has the tools - that will help a lot.

[stealth-wrx]

I usually do mine myself. Mobile 1 Filters and Mobile 1 oil

[omgGG]

diy, i bought my evo from ball also they charge 60 bucks for oil change -_-

[05EvoLan8]

Do it Yourself FTW!!

I went one time to the dealer to have the oil changed and fluids topped off....it took them 3 hours!!! :tickedoff: so i said never again and have been doing myself ever since.

besides, with the Evo you have easy access to the oil filter and wont run into problems of having oil squirt all over your hand. thats one thing i hated about my Honda, damn filter was right behind the block so it was almost impossible to take it off without spilling some oil :buck2:

[flashfoto]

Dealership = Free

FTW. (save reciepts!)

Just had my 3000 done today at LB Mitsu. Took about an hour. Easy cheesy!

[Speed[Y]]

i bought my car begining of june and already have 2k miles on it..(its that fun to drive haha) anyways...does South Coast and Huntington Beach realy give you a discount if you mention SCE.net and for $39.99?

[evo05]

yeah do it yourself its not that hard to do it...........

[white9]

Just do it yourself man... It takes like 30 minutes to drain the oil and put in new oil. That's it!


its too hot outside to change my oil lol, ide rather watch someone else sweat ^^

[turbolarry]

its too hot outside to change my oil lol, ide rather watch someone else sweat ^^


You're right. It too hot. That's why the dude you watched sweat skipped changing your filter tightened your drain plug with an impact wrench.