When I change my oil ...
1. When I drain the oil, should the oil be hot or cold? Does it matter?
2. When I check if the the oil is "full" via the dip stick, should the oil be hot or cold? Does it matter?
3. Before I check if the oil is "full" via the dip stick, should I turn the car off and let it sit for a minute (or 2, 3, 5?) before I check if the oil is full to allow the oil to drain some down to the pan? Does it matter?
4. I have seen those wheel "ramps" that you could drive your car up on and change your oil. This would obviously put your vehicle at an angle when you are draining. Is this a big deal?
5. How do you get rid of the old oil? Yes, I could just put it in my garbage and the garbage man would probably not even see it, but in efforts to be environmentally responsible, how does the average home owner get rid of their used oil?
I can "hear" the thoughts now ... this guy is asking what? ... this guy does not deserve to be near a vehicle - even to drive! ...
A guy has to start for somewhere ... be nice ...
1. When I drain the oil, should the oil be hot or cold? Does it matter?
2. When I check if the the oil is "full" via the dip stick, should the oil be hot or cold? Does it matter?
3. Before I check if the oil is "full" via the dip stick, should I turn the car off and let it sit for a minute (or 2, 3, 5?) before I check if the oil is full to allow the oil to drain some down to the pan? Does it matter?
4. I have seen those wheel "ramps" that you could drive your car up on and change your oil. This would obviously put your vehicle at an angle when you are draining. Is this a big deal?
5. How do you get rid of the old oil? Yes, I could just put it in my garbage and the garbage man would probably not even see it, but in efforts to be environmentally responsible, how does the average home owner get rid of their used oil?
I can "hear" the thoughts now ... this guy is asking what? ... this guy does not deserve to be near a vehicle - even to drive! ...
A guy has to start for somewhere ... be nice ...