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Old 08-16-2007, 11:10 AM
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Default Re: DIY: Oil Change w/ pics. & Reset Maintenance Required Light

Ecellent directions. It took me about 2 hours first time through. Most of the time spent waiting for oil to drain. I had two catch pans going after about 10 minutes for the bulk and the canister. I did some other chores while waiting for everything to drain....I had no complications and there was very little mess. I used a piece of 1/2" or 5/8" ID tubing on the canister "tool" to help guide the oil to the pan....worked great. My first attempt to use the "tool" was messy. Second attempt, I found by rotating the "tool" as I pushed it up helped it snap into place more easily without any overspill. When I took my canister there was minimal oil in reserve. Probably due to a 20 minute drain period. I did cut my filter open to find the metal filings between the creases. Scary, but nothing of any significant size. 2745 miles at change. Oil will be going to O.A.I for testing. The kit was $20 including shipping from my AMSoil rep who lives down the street. Anyone interested in getting oil from him let me know and I will get you his web contact info. I paid $58 for 2 gallons of 0w-20.
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