The first vehicle I changed oil on that comes to mind was on my Dad's late 70's model Toyota Corolla. It only held 3 quarts of oil and was consuming oil, so I put in 3 quarts of M1 15w-50 and a Deutsch oil filter. It made a big difference in how that old car ran.
What was your first oil change ever?
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1982 Cavalier Used Mobil conventional 5w-30 I knew nothing about motor oil, other then I liked the way the mobil bottle looked so I went with it...
My first oil change was my first POS car a 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity. My dad sold me for $1000 after it was given to him. I actually had so many problems he gave me my money back. It was Halvoline and a Fram. That is what my buddy told me to buy. He showed me how its done.
Good times. Since then I have always changed my own oil and they only times I have been to a quick lube place was for my dads car and once in a company truck.
Good times. Since then I have always changed my own oil and they only times I have been to a quick lube place was for my dads car and once in a company truck.
My first oil change was on my 1987 Renault Alliance with the OHV 1.4L engine. I used Quaker State Deluxe 10W30 and a Canadian Tire Motomaster filter. Despite all the negative press on the Alliance back then, it was actualy a pretty decent little car (although severly under powered).
I got my first car in 1964 and it was 63 Plymouth Valiant with the slant six and push button transmission. Beat it to death and it just kept going. First oil change I did was using Quaker State and a Fram Filter. Used that combo for many years with many different cars.
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The first oil change I ever did ever? It was with my dad, working on his old '81 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser. It was whatever Wal-Mart's branded oil was in the mid-90s and a Fram oil filter.
On my own car, it was Mobil 1 (TriSyn) and a K&N filter. I remember I bought it at Kragen as part of a deal and I was so excited to do my own oil.
On my own car, it was Mobil 1 (TriSyn) and a K&N filter. I remember I bought it at Kragen as part of a deal and I was so excited to do my own oil.
Mom's '67 Olds Cutlass 4-door sedan, with the 330 V8 and Super Turbine 2-speed automatic-used 10W40 Valvoline All-Climate in the paper quarts, probably AC filter. I was 16, in 1980. Still remember the first tune-up I (tried to do) on that car-didn't connect the wires on the points in the distributor, wouldn't start, my uncle figured it out. Got the gap right, though!
Before I got my license I was interested in learning about fixing cars. I think it was toward the end of middle school or beginning of high school I did my first oil change. It was a 1988 Dodge Caravan with the 2.5L engine, very easy to work on. I don't remember what brand the oil was but I know my dad puts 10W-40 in everything. Filter was a Fram which I thought was good stuff back then, one of the only filters out there with the grip on the end of it.
Mazda RX3. Bought used in 1976 and first change was Quaker State Supreme 10W-40 in the metal cans with Fram oil filter.
I started changing the oil myself in this 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass I got from my folks. I always used Pennzoil straight 30 weight. The car would still crank after being parked over night in a Nevada snowstorm though.
It was in cans and I used an old diver's knife to punch holes in them. There was a big vertically mounted oil filter with no anti-drainback valve.
I got the oil and filters (STP usually) from the Pep Boys in Fullerton, CA. It is still there.
I think that car took at least 6 quarts. This was way back in the Nixon Era.
It was in cans and I used an old diver's knife to punch holes in them. There was a big vertically mounted oil filter with no anti-drainback valve.
I got the oil and filters (STP usually) from the Pep Boys in Fullerton, CA. It is still there.
I think that car took at least 6 quarts. This was way back in the Nixon Era.
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Spring of 1991 at age 19. Had my first car at the time, which was an '82 Cutlass Supreme coupe with the carb 231 Buick V6. Used Castrol GTX 10w30 with the AC Delco oil filter (think it was a PF47).
My first car when I was 17 was a 1998 Audi A6 Quattro. Did my first oil change with M1.
When I was a kid my dad had a 1979 dodge magnum with a 360. He only used Castrol, I dont remember what filter he used back then.
1966 Chevelle
Kendall GT-1
I don't recall that any grade was listed on the can. It was good enough for Don Garlits...
Kendall GT-1
I don't recall that any grade was listed on the can. It was good enough for Don Garlits...
1990 got my learner's permit and my dad thought it would be a good bonding experience to change oil together. The next car due for a change? 1964 Corvette with the 327 350hp(I think). 4 speed manual non-hydrauli clutch and a 15 yo weakling trying to man the clutch brake and gas to get it up on ramps with pops watching 2 feet away. After 5 or 6 tries up and down the ramps, he finally had enough and said "step on the gas already!". Shot up the ramps and slammed on the brakes just in time to stop the tires on top of the part of the ramp that should keep you from driving over them. He laughed and push the car back a bit while I held the clutch. I can remember my left leg cramping up from that hard clutch pedal.
I think it was an orange Fram, but after the whole ordeal I was to scared to remember!
I think it was an orange Fram, but after the whole ordeal I was to scared to remember!
I remember this well, because it was also the first time I changed a tire with nothing but the tools provided with the spare and I also learned how to clean oil off the garage floor.
It was 1992, I was 11, and needed a badge for Boy Scouts, and car maintainence was one of them. Although I had "helped" my dad with car repairs in the past, this was the first time I really had to pay attention. He showed me how to change the oil on my moms 1990 Chevy Lumina with the 3.1, and I got to change the oil on his 1984 Cavalier Wagon.
I don't remember the brand of oil filter, but I am pretty sure it was an AC Delco, and I know it was filled with Valvoline 10w-30.
I sloshed a bunch of oil out of the drain pan when I pulled it out from under the car too fast, and caused a real mess. I always wondered why my dad kept the kitty litter in the garage, even though the cat "went to live on a farm" many years before. Now I know.
It was 1992, I was 11, and needed a badge for Boy Scouts, and car maintainence was one of them. Although I had "helped" my dad with car repairs in the past, this was the first time I really had to pay attention. He showed me how to change the oil on my moms 1990 Chevy Lumina with the 3.1, and I got to change the oil on his 1984 Cavalier Wagon.
I don't remember the brand of oil filter, but I am pretty sure it was an AC Delco, and I know it was filled with Valvoline 10w-30.
I sloshed a bunch of oil out of the drain pan when I pulled it out from under the car too fast, and caused a real mess. I always wondered why my dad kept the kitty litter in the garage, even though the cat "went to live on a farm" many years before. Now I know.
My first car was a 1987 Dodge Colt back in 1996. I never actually changed the oil but I did add a quart of Sunoco brand oil every 75 miles
I always got the oil from a place called Pharmor(doesn't exist anymore) and it cost me .79 cents a quart.
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