For those using oil change stickers: be careful where you get them!

[slacktide_bitog]

Some oil change stickers on ebay and Amazon are actual stickers with adhesive, and these won't come off at the end of the OCI

Make sure the ones you use are vinyl static cling colorforms that don't have any actual adhesive on them, so they just peel off. Most oil change stickers are like this, such as the ones the oil companies send you for writing to them, the ones you get from the parts stores, etc.

I'm having trouble removing one of the adhesive stickers from my windshield

 

[nbpt100]

The problem I have is the ink on the sticker fades and then I can not easily read it. I think it is the Sun but I am not sure.

 

[dubber09]

A couple cents here, peel them off slow and when glass is warm. If there is residue left, isopropyl will soften it up. Yes, those stickers are not fun.

 

[dubber09]

The problem I have is the ink on the sticker fades and then I can not easily read it. I think it is the Sun but I am not sure.

Red color is known to fade fastest, get ones with blue or so.

 

[Timmastertech]

our oil change stickers have adhesive on them. Most shops in my area have gone from static cling to light adhesive because they stay on. Come right off with a sticker scraper https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/APX...v3LftbGjkpHPz37QcRjw5VNpzvRAzJNIyPfvmP6cyLiso

 

[opus1]

The problem I have is the ink on the sticker fades and then I can not easily read it. I think it is the Sun but I am not sure.

I have better luck with the writing lasting when I use Industrial Sharpies on the sticker.

 

[Nukeman7]

I actually prefer the oil change stickers with the light adhesive film because they won't fall off the windshield in cold or damp conditions. I usually pick up the free ones at O'Reillys which have adhesive backing instead of the static cling stickers at AutoZone or Advance Auto Parts. I print the date/mileage info with Brother Label Maker tape so it won't fade like Sharpie markers.

 

[Tdbo]

I have better luck with the writing lasting when I use Industrial Sharpies on the sticker.

I like using my Brother label maker on mine. Never fades, looks good (with or without the OC sticker.)

 

[el Nuke]

Some oil change stickers on ebay and Amazon are actual stickers with adhesive, and these won't come off at the end of the OCI

Make sure the ones you use are vinyl static cling colorforms that don't have any actual adhesive on them, so they just peel off. Most oil change stickers are like this, such as the ones the oil companies send you for writing to them, the ones you get from the parts stores, etc.

I'm having trouble removing one of the adhesive stickers from my windshield

The solution to your problem is to just stop using the oil change stickers.

Those stickers don’t have enough room to record the kind of oil, amount, or filter type, and for good reason. They are a staple of a by-gone era of data storage.

I refuse to post up my advise of the best way to shoe a horse because
a) you shouldn’t be shoeing your own horses
b) anyone that shoes their own horse already know’s everything I already have to tell them.

Non-removable window stickers are a problem in search of a person to be a problem for.

OLM, CarFox’s free app, iPhone/Android’s calendar entries - all these options are far superior to buying pieces of plastic to glue to your windshield.

I implore you to take advantage of them.

 

[ClutchDisc]

I just record everything in a spreadsheet. Much easier and cleaner than having a sticker on my windshield.

 

[MRtv]

I just record everything in a spreadsheet. Much easier and cleaner than having a sticker on my windshield.

Same here.

 

[D16A6_Driver]

Some oil change stickers on ebay and Amazon are actual stickers with adhesive, and these won't come off at the end of the OCI

Make sure the ones you use are vinyl static cling colorforms that don't have any actual adhesive on them, so they just peel off. Most oil change stickers are like this, such as the ones the oil companies send you for writing to them, the ones you get from the parts stores, etc.

I'm having trouble removing one of the adhesive stickers from my windshield

Happened to me last round of OC I got stickers from aliexpress 4 labels to a sheet. They did not peel off and I had to use a combination of Goof Off and razor blade to remove them. Got a roll of new plastic film adhesive labels and will stick the remaining paper labels onto the side of the oil filter cans.

 

[SOUNDMAN5000]

I moved my stickers from the window to the drivers door jam years ago. Problem solved...

 

[E150GT]

I got some custom made ones on amazon

 

[black thunder]

Never really did the sticker things

I just use part of the filter box and stick it in the sun visor.

or on a newer vehicle that has multiple tripmeters I reset one of them at the oil change and just track it that way.

 

[RazorsEdge]

I simply write down the mileage and what oil was used right on the oil filter box tab. Tear off the tab,put in glovebox.

 

[hemitom]

I use a log book and reset the second trip meter to track.

 

[Patman]

Having an oil life monitor (and following it) is better than any sticker

 

[CleanSump]

I just do changes on the 5s or 10s.

 

[MParr]

The problem I have is the ink on the sticker fades and then I can not easily read it. I think it is the Sun but I am not sure.

Put them on the B pillar right below the tire information sticker.