06-13-2007, 12:11 AM
Peter,
Changing the oil on your car is quite easy once you get the car jacked up and placed on stands.
But I agree with the others that using a mechanic is the way to go in your case. My reasoning is that a good mechanic will look the car over and service other items besides the oil, things you're not familiar with.
My independent Honda mechanic has 3 tiers of service: oil change, minor service, and major service. They base it on time since they don't know how much I drive. I drive very little so it throws the timing off but the point is I get what needs servicing done when it needs it. An oil change should include checking the fluids and tires and giving the car a once-over, and you should be able to wait for it if you call ahead and make an appointment.
Changing the oil on your car is quite easy once you get the car jacked up and placed on stands.
But I agree with the others that using a mechanic is the way to go in your case. My reasoning is that a good mechanic will look the car over and service other items besides the oil, things you're not familiar with.
My independent Honda mechanic has 3 tiers of service: oil change, minor service, and major service. They base it on time since they don't know how much I drive. I drive very little so it throws the timing off but the point is I get what needs servicing done when it needs it. An oil change should include checking the fluids and tires and giving the car a once-over, and you should be able to wait for it if you call ahead and make an appointment.