kickerstarter said: I wish they would let me use their jack and I change my own oil. I would pay them more than full service rate if they let me do it.
Sure, their insurance company would probably not have a problem with that at all.
tonyinnyc said: that's awesome. time to stock up on ALL the oil filters... it'll be like 5 PureOnes for $20!
You can buy a Supertech at wallyworld for 2.87 all day along with 1.18 per qt. for oil. Supertech is a qualify brand. I use it in all my cars including my STI. The $10 off $30 is pretty good.
what is the best way to get the darn oil filter off a 2001 Lexus IS300? That darn thing is in such an odd angle and there isn't much space to work with in the engine bay!
Is it a better deal if you use the $13.00 oil change rebate instead? Would be nice if coupon + rebate could be combined.
biglar314
Member
posted: Jan. 12, 2009 @ 7:05p
Where can you buy a jimmy ... it the tool to unlock your car when you lock your keys in your car. what is the correct name for this item and if you know where I could purchase one please let me know asap.
biglar314 said: Where can you buy a jimmy ... it the tool to unlock your car when you lock your keys in your car. what is the correct name for this item and if you know where I could purchase one please let me know asap.
It's called a slim jim and it's illegal to own one in some parts of the country unless you are a licensed locksmith. For example if you get pulled over for a traffic ticket and a cop sees it in your car you could be charged with possession of burglary tools. Check your local area for the laws on this where you live.
thanks! just in time for my oil change...green for you OP!
neidermeyer
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 12, 2009 @ 8:31p
Provenuts said: tonyinnyc said: that's awesome. time to stock up on ALL the oil filters... it'll be like 5 PureOnes for $20!
You can buy a Supertech at wallyworld for 2.87 all day along with 1.18 per qt. for oil. Supertech is a qualify brand. I use it in all my cars including my STI. The $10 off $30 is pretty good.
My WMT charges something like $1.59 qt for SuperTech conventional... oil hasn't come down yet to match the drop in crude/gasoline pricing... Most of WalMarts oil is produced by Warren Performance Products (at least for the southeast US) .. it's good ... check the bottom of the oil bottles ,, should have WPP or another manufacturers mark.. I believe their filters are made by Purolator which is also good quality although I always bought Delco filters back when they carried them.
kevinkevinkevin
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 12, 2009 @ 8:34p
There's two people I don't trust changing my oil - Pep Boys and myself.
neidermeyer
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 12, 2009 @ 8:36p
namlook said: biglar314 said: Where can you buy a jimmy ... it the tool to unlock your car when you lock your keys in your car. what is the correct name for this item and if you know where I could purchase one please let me know asap.
It's called a slim jim and it's illegal to own one in some parts of the country unless you are a licensed locksmith. For example if you get pulled over for a traffic ticket and a cop sees it in your car you could be charged with possession of burglary tools. Check your local area for the laws on this where you live.
As Namlook said you can get in trouble for owning one in some states ,, also you will find that the slim-jims sold for the most part are very low quality and that most modern cars (built in the last 20 years) have guards inside the door protecting against the use of a slim jim ,, it's not 1969 anymore... best course of action is to get a spare key and silicone glue it somewhere you can reach,, maybe inside a bumper cover ,, a few minutes peeling away silicone debris and you're driving again..
god point in your review about the fram filters, they always have sharp edges or metal shavings waiting to come off. i buy OEM for my mitsubishi at a discount so i'm good there, but always looking for cheap oil.
tuanga203
Member
posted: Jan. 12, 2009 @ 10:05p
Just came back after changing my oil... Total after tax: $25.16
Anybody know why a quart of motor oil now cost $3 when it use to be half that, and barrel of oil dropped from $140 to $40. There haven't been any oil sales with rebate for months and months, use to be able to get a case @ 59 cents a qt or less after rebate.
jhtan
Member
posted: Jan. 13, 2009 @ 4:10p
kevinkevinkevin said: There's two people I don't trust changing my oil - Pep Boys and myself.
LMAO
Not a bad deal if you don't have to buy the filter
dhho1 said: what is the best way to get the darn oil filter off a 2001 Lexus IS300? That darn thing is in such an odd angle and there isn't much space to work with in the engine bay!
I always take bottom cover off and do it from there.
puzzled
Member
posted: Jan. 13, 2009 @ 8:23p
rejkard said: dhho1 said: what is the best way to get the darn oil filter off a 2001 Lexus IS300? That darn thing is in such an odd angle and there isn't much space to work with in the engine bay!
I always take bottom cover off and do it from there.
Provenuts said: tonyinnyc said: that's awesome. time to stock up on ALL the oil filters... it'll be like 5 PureOnes for $20!
You can buy a Supertech at wallyworld for 2.87 all day along with 1.18 per qt. for oil. Supertech is a qualify brand. I use it in all my cars including my STI. The $10 off $30 is pretty good.
neidermeyer said: Provenuts said: tonyinnyc said: that's awesome. time to stock up on ALL the oil filters... it'll be like 5 PureOnes for $20!
You can buy a Supertech at wallyworld for 2.87 all day along with 1.18 per qt. for oil. Supertech is a qualify brand. I use it in all my cars including my STI. The $10 off $30 is pretty good.
My WMT charges something like $1.59 qt for SuperTech conventional... oil hasn't come down yet to match the drop in crude/gasoline pricing... Most of WalMarts oil is produced by Warren Performance Products (at least for the southeast US) .. it's good ... check the bottom of the oil bottles ,, should have WPP or another manufacturers mark.. I believe their filters are made by Purolator which is also good quality although I always bought Delco filters back when they carried them.
More good info, Thanks. I love this site, most of you here are so helpful and friendly. It's nice to log on here everyday and learn so much and save a little $ along the way!
dhho1 said: what is the best way to get the darn oil filter off a 2001 Lexus IS300? That darn thing is in such an odd angle and there isn't much space to work with in the engine bay!
read post # 13 also see the pic they provided. Hope it helps, good luck!
edit: also post # 14
And here is a Lexus IS300 oil change how to with pics. Looks like some good info and pictures always really help http://my.is/forums/f67/is300-oil-change-guide-340749/
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