Doing your own Oil changes, is it worth it?

I get 5 for the price of 3 basically. I burn my used oil.

 

Do you want to save $150 or not? That's what it comes down to. A penny saved is a penny earned. This is one of the easiest ways to cut cost. Getting rid of old oil is no problem. It's just one of many excuses people use to justify not doing it. If you're a 1 truck guy DIY and save the money.

 

Do you realize that there is a disposal fee when you buy oil? The store that sold it to you should have a free used oil drop off site.

 

Yes I change my own oil. I have a fumoto valve which makes it super simple. If you don't have a pan big enough to catch all 11 gallons , or so, at one time, you can use multiple pans by opening and closing the valve accordingly. Also get oil nice and hot and not get burned or splattered using the fumoto valve.

 

I go to Speedco and pay a little over $300 and that's with all fleetguard filters changed. Cummins ISX.

For me personally it's just not worth the hassle lugging the old oil back up the auto store or wherever to dispose of it.

I'd rather just pay speedco and be done and on my way in an hour.

I do grease my truck every other week myself so I'm able to still get under the truck and check everything out in case I notice something that needs a repair.

 

Not in your engine I hope, unless it old skool engine? Or do you mean oil stove?

 

Cost me around $150.00 with Cat filters and synthetic blend oil to do it myself. And also gives me the chance to check everything else under the truck.