Oil Plug do you prefer Ratchet or Box end wrench?

[jambo101]

Last couple of years i've been getting my mechanic to change the oil.he charges $60 considering the synthetic oil up here is close to $40 and a dealer filter is $10 its worth the extra $10,especially in winter.

[bearda]

Get a torque wrench and a socket. A decent beam-type wrench will run you about $20, and you'll never have to worry about stripping out the drain plug again.

[The Shape]

Originally Posted by jambo101

Last couple of years i've been getting my mechanic to change the oil.he charges $60 considering the synthetic oil up here is close to $40 and a dealer filter is $10 its worth the extra $10,especially in winter.

It cost me about 45 bucks at the dealer for an oil change and tire rotation and they fill up my washer fluid. Combined with the fact I don't have to drag out my drain pan, wrench, ramps ect. it is sounding like a better and better deal.

[06silveryaris]

Originally Posted by The Shape

It cost me about 45 bucks at the dealer for an oil change and tire rotation and they fill up my washer fluid. Combined with the fact I don't have to drag out my drain pan, wrench, ramps ect. it is sounding like a better and better deal.

you can get 5 qts dino and a decent filter at any chain like pepboys
for $15

[The Shape]

You are probably right, but just feel better leting the dealer do it.