Change Your Own Oil?

I usually will nose into a spot halfway, then sweep out the spot real good. Then pull all the way in. Beyond that I just try to stay on the creeper as best I can. I have my shower bag prepped and sitting on my seat. Once I'm done creeping around the ground I run to the shower and start scrubbing.

 

That's what I do too when I get inside the hopper to sweep it out. I like leaving little piles of grain in ts parking lots.

.....sshhhh don't tell anyone

 

So your the one!

 

Guilty!

 

I don't feel bad either! Wheat dust smells pretty darn good and it's probably the cleanest thing on the lot.


And who doesn't like feeding the birdies?

 

Somebody said you can save $150 changing your own oil? I don't think it's anywhere near that in real dollars, but even if it were... my time spent with family, friends, sleeping or surfing the 'net is worth more than the $150.

 

Agree to disagree on that one. Even if it's exactly the same price, my time spent knowing it's done to my standards, going over my equipment with a fine tooth comb and being hands on is well worth my time spent.

 

$150 does seem high, but let's just say it's only $50 for arguments sake. I can give my truck a PM in two hours if I was trying to waste time. One hour if I wanted to hustle. That's good money too me.

The other day I did my own shocks and air bags. Easily saved $1000 sourcing the parts myself instead of paying an inflated truck stop price. Way I see it I made $1000 for a days work. Not bad if you ask me. These numbers add up and can make a one man operation that much more profitable come year end.

 

Knowing the job is done right is really worth it. Even if I didn't save any money. I usually get pretty dirty when I pay someone else to service my truck, and I'm usually not satisfied with the work.

 

I change my own oil most of the year. The primary factor is not to save money. I do save. My local mechanic sells me synthetic blend for $7 per gallon. When it is too cold and wintery I take it to him to do the work.

The main reason I do it is to give the old gal a good once over. So much to see, smell and feel changing the oil and greasing.
Check and fix the small problems and hopefully keep the expensive repairs from happening.