No stickers here. Change on 'the 5's'. Easy enough to remember 5 10 15 20 25 30 etc.
For those using oil change stickers: be careful where you get them!
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Get a white board and wipe off markers in the garage. I have records for 5 vehicles on my board. Oil, filters, transmission, rear end, wax job…all noted there. No stickers to trash up my car thank you!
I document my OCIs here on the “post your latest oil change” thread. No stickers for me
Write it on a piece of painter's tape with a Sharpie and put it somewhere under the hood that is plastic and doesn't get hot.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
great idea!
I hope your not paying for them. I get a handful at the local parts store for nothing.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
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^^ This plus iPhone pics ^^Having an oil life monitor (and following it) is better than any sticker
Amsoil sells the cling on type…no adhesive. I still have a bunch. Now I just keep notes in my phone.
I put a piece of blue painters tape there .
A single edge razor blase will remove any sticker from glass .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
Yup, that's what I use too. But mine is in an inspection sticker scraping tool.
I have kids driving my cars and it needs to be right in their face, not buried in some trip odometer or log book, when it's due for an oil change.
Want some pure sacrilege?
I used to use a DYMO label maker and put 'em on the speedo of cars I'd sell.
Ex: OIL 56.2K
They pop off the clear plastic cleanly
The characters are always white with DYMO and pop against the bright blue.
I'd use them as a "possibly foolproof reminder" the new owner to change their oil (see post 32).
Now, if the new owner forgets the meaning or doesn't know what the odometer is, I can't help that.
Some people are actually stupid, believe it or not.
I used to use a DYMO label maker and put 'em on the speedo of cars I'd sell.
Ex: OIL 56.2K
They pop off the clear plastic cleanly
The characters are always white with DYMO and pop against the bright blue.
I'd use them as a "possibly foolproof reminder" the new owner to change their oil (see post 32).
Now, if the new owner forgets the meaning or doesn't know what the odometer is, I can't help that.
Some people are actually stupid, believe it or not.
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I use the 5-10-15 method for keeping it in mind.
And I keep one of those little 2x3 notebooks in the glove box with all maintenance info.
For the actual lifetime date and mileage record of everything.
And I keep one of those little 2x3 notebooks in the glove box with all maintenance info.
For the actual lifetime date and mileage record of everything.
I write the mileage on the last change on a recipe card that's clipped on a cart edge,3 feet in front of my car in my garage.When I drive in I can compare it to odometer
Cheaper and 1 second blade retraction. Menard's for the win.
https://www.menards.com/main/paint/...aper-w-blades/3222/p-1444452037677-c-8076.htm
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-1-1-2-in-Razor-Scraper-28-500/202262010
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I use stickers on my kid’s vehicles because both usually end up needing a change based on time vs mileage so the sticker is helpful reminder. Severe/short trip situations. I track things in the app on my phone but also want them to have a visual reminder instead of depending on my prompts.
The stickier the better on the stickers. You can use acetone (nail polish remover) to get the glue off if need be. It’s only a few bucks for a bottle at Walmart. And if you live with females, there’s a good chance you already have it in your house somewhere.
The stickier the better on the stickers. You can use acetone (nail polish remover) to get the glue off if need be. It’s only a few bucks for a bottle at Walmart. And if you live with females, there’s a good chance you already have it in your house somewhere.
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