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[Closed] Oil Changes - DIY really worth it?

continuity · 2015-05-11T20:15:56Z

I managed to get a new oil filter (OEM) for my 320D virtually free - so I thought I'd throw my hand at doing the oil change myself. I'm not a mechanic, but I have done other work before (e.g. swirl flaps, new radiator e.t.c) much harder than an oil change. But 6L of Castrol edge 0w30 is close on £55 (£37 for 4l). And I'd need a 36mm socket (another fiver). And somewhere like national tyres will do the whole change, including filters for £45. And you can sit and drink coffee whilst they do it for you. Am I missing something here?

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hora

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Cougar I could have gotten a garage to do the disc/pads on my car recently. Doing it as a newbie = priceless.

Posted : 13/05/2015 7:12 am

Yak

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My cat jumped into the container of old oil, so I 'd say no, not worth it

Posted : 13/05/2015 7:31 am

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