Who's Changing Their Own Oil?

[RPMtech147]

I consider myself to be fairly handy and strong at the same time and I was unable to get the filter out without a quick trip to the local AutoZone to get a filter wrench for my TTRS.



Not that hard to imagine when inflation is out of control and $10k/month doesn’t do sh!t anymore.

Corona(beautiful city btw) hasn't been affordable in my 3+ decades on the planet, but thanks to mass exodus from CA, my state is now Kali-lite.

[mtwallace85]

Corona(beautiful city btw) hasn't been affordable in my 3+ decades on the planet, but thanks to mass exodus from CA, my state is now Kali-lite.

We’re planning our exit already; Corona was a little too hot for us this summer, we were above 100° every day for 8 weeks straight. That said, our house appreciated around 60% in a year so it’s hard to complain. Texas has the crazy heat too, otherwise, it would definitely be an option for us. There are some huge gorgeous houses there for next to nothing compared to California.

[NapalmEnema]

Curious. It looks like a real PITA considering the hassle. I have the dealer do it while I peruse the lot.

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I'm planning to I got that tool that lets you clear the oil from the filter before disengage which appeared to be the only tricky part.

[Evan2]

I consider myself to be fairly handy and strong at the same time and I was unable to get the filter out without a quick trip to the local AutoZone to get a filter wrench for my TTRS.



Not that hard to imagine when inflation is out of control and $10k/month doesn’t do sh!t anymore.

I have only changed it once but I had an S4 before this so already had the filter wrench. Screw driver and hammer man!

[Geo_ffrey]

What was the price to ship the used Oil & Filter back to FCP Euro?

I plan to run this Oil Change Kit w/ the Liqui Moly 5W40 Molygen in my B8 S5 4.2 V8 --> https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/aud...-079198405ekt7

At $106.93 for 9 Liters, plus the Mahle Filter & a Crush Washer for the first oil change, I'm wondering what net credit on each subsequent oil purchase would be.

Last time I did it was last year and it was around $25 give or take to ship everything back in the original box IIRC. Definitely worthwhile.

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[KnightHawk]

I haven’t yet. May get the motivation to do so one time.

[Don R]

Some good brands can be ordered from www.semmotors.com. They also have a good selection of parts, etc...

Oil might work out to being cheaper.

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[mtwallace85]

Some good brands can be ordered from www.semmotors.com. They also have a good selection of parts, etc...

Oil might work out to being cheaper.

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Nothing is going to be cheaper than lifetime replacements from FCP.

[MESOGLEA]

I use a vacuum extractor every 3k miles or so and let the shop change the filter every 10k service.
It removes about 6.5 quarts each time. Refill with oil that meets spec.