I'm looking for a "noob guide" to The BIOTG Way of DIY oil changes.
I tried the search first, but am now resorting to posting this new topic.
My stable features an '01 Lexus is300 and an '05 Honda Odyssey. Both have about 140k miles. I have done my own oil changes on past vehicles (pick-em-up trucks that were easy to get under) but have always had these two cars serviced at either quickie shops or the dealer. Always "full sythetic".
I want to get back to doing my own maintenance and light service. In that effort, I've discovered this forum, and am excited by the depth of knowledge it contains.
And so, my question: where do I start? What's the smart way to diagnose the current state of things, and to develop a strategy for eternal engine life? What's all this about UOA's? There must be past threads that address this topic in a general way (ie. not specific to any one make or model) but I haven't been able to find them. Can anybody point me to the right breadcrumbs?
Thanks in advance...
I tried the search first, but am now resorting to posting this new topic.
My stable features an '01 Lexus is300 and an '05 Honda Odyssey. Both have about 140k miles. I have done my own oil changes on past vehicles (pick-em-up trucks that were easy to get under) but have always had these two cars serviced at either quickie shops or the dealer. Always "full sythetic".
I want to get back to doing my own maintenance and light service. In that effort, I've discovered this forum, and am excited by the depth of knowledge it contains.
And so, my question: where do I start? What's the smart way to diagnose the current state of things, and to develop a strategy for eternal engine life? What's all this about UOA's? There must be past threads that address this topic in a general way (ie. not specific to any one make or model) but I haven't been able to find them. Can anybody point me to the right breadcrumbs?
Thanks in advance...