re: Diy guys, help settle an argument

I like to do both myself because I enjoy it and I can do it anytime like at night or on a Sunday morning. I like to look around at other components and check for leaks while I'm under the truck changing the oil or taking the wheels off to replace the pads. With that said, both tasks are easy but neither are really big money savers. It can be a PITA to either recycle your oil or take all the tools out to change your pads so I see why people pay for it. I've had a few hiccups at the quick change places and dealership which is another reason I do my own, I don't want oil spots in my driveway.

Off topic a bit but if you've ever sat in some of these quick change places for a minute they try and upsell everybody on shite they don't need. I was shocked when people just said, "if it's gotta get done, do it" without question.

My cousin and I had the same debate 15 years ago, pretty much exact same situation you’re describing.


We’re both making our own fricking tires now in the back yard, get with the times.

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Brake pads are easy. As long as you don’t run across some specialized tools you have to work around, it’s an enjoyable Saturday afternoon for a few hours (running to autozone included).

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I saw some where the manufacturers now have sensors in the brake reservoir to where when you retract the brake pistons, it will sense the brake fluid being pushed back and throw a code that you need the special diagnostic tool to reset. One way around this could be to remove power to the battery when doing brakes.


But as far as oil changes, those prices vary so much it is crazy. You have some car dealers that will give you free oil changes for as long as you own your car you purchased from them. Others may charge 80-150 dollars. You also have other quick lube places that charge similar prices, but watch for the upsells. Now if you have an exotic or luxury car, be prepared for paying a few hundred at the dealer. Walmart can be decent in a pinch where you pay 40 or 60 dollars depending on oil needed.

By the time you buy your oil and filter, you are out maybe 30 dollars, plus any other one time costs like tools and oil drain pan to collect the used oil which you are supposed to be able to return to the store for disposal at no cost at least in Louisiana.

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Oil changes are too messy and I don't want to get fined getting caught dumping my used oi

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This is the worse part. My friend usually just lets it drip in a container with a top and then pours it in a dumpster somewhere. It came from the Earth, to the Earth it shall return.

Like AI most people just make shite up. AI just goes a step further and makes up references too.

Bringing the old oil back to the shop to recycle is the worst part. I usually bring it to Walmart but it seems like it’s a different process to drop off each time.

I do oil and brakes on my cars. Saves some money and gives me something to work on and an excuse to drink a few beers in the shop.

In my younger days, did a bunch. I was a machinist, we did every engine, boats, cars and motorcycles. Now, I just pay to have it done.

I helps to know good mechanics.

I was told last oil change, I’m going to need a brake job. I’ve got 126,000 miles on the original ones. But most of my miles are interstate.

I was too busy playing video games during high school while the other guys were building cars and shite.


I'm paying a professional every time to do my brakes.

Plus I make the kinda money where I don't have to do that kinda stuff.

the world needs ditch diggers too

I always do my own oil change and brake pads. To many scummy mechanics out there and 8 like knowing the exact part being used. As I'm not going to sit there and breath over a mechanic to make sure they using the right part. Plus it's too easy. But I'm mechanically inclined so I know what I'm doing and trust my quality of work. Now more sophisticated with I gracefully now down to the mechanics. But it is hard to find one you can really trust.

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My husband does our erl changes and other, various car related witchery

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