National tyres, oil change for v6= £36

[d_a_n1979]

Originally Posted by lmc

Never even though to check Aldi for stuff like that.

Would stands like this be ok?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000WTHL4...9HR8SAR1ZMJSTH

More than adequate!

[clf]

Originally Posted by lmc

Good point,I am just lacking the confidence to work on the stuff myself. Need to get over it.I started a thread the other day about tools so have now gone ahead and ordered some that people suggested.

Need to wait until next payday before I can get some decent axle stands and jack,but by then I will hopefully have plucked up the courage to tackle the basics!

Even after you do your first oil change, you wont really get your confidence until the next one is due. It is only when you drain the oil, and see all the oil you put in the first time drain out, on that second oil change when you realise, 'it really was that easy!!' lol

[roverbarmy]

It is easy when you know how and have the kit to do it with. The £11 labour sounds like a bargain to me. I know that some of the national quick fit (see what I did there?) places have "trained" spotty yoofs doing the job but as said, there isn't a lot of skill to an oil and filter change. I watched my local "kwikfitter" doing the job for me when my back was playing up a couple of years ago and he did an excellent job, even wiping everything clean when he finished and commenting on my "nice" car.

[DMGRS]

Seems like a very keen price, but whenever I've gone for one of these deals (or a cheap MOT) there's always been a lot of 'necessary work' mentioned and quoted for, usually at rather scary prices.

If anyone does fancy having a bash at servicing, my 75/ZT Servicing Kits start at £11.99. Service Kits - All

On a final note, DIY servicing gives you a chance to do those 75/ZT jobs we're regularly reminded - clear plenums, check coolant levels etc.

[lmc]

Originally Posted by d_a_n1979

More than adequate!

Cheers buddy

Ordered them tonight

[lmc]

Originally Posted by DMGRS

Seems like a very keen price, but whenever I've gone for one of these deals (or a cheap MOT) there's always been a lot of 'necessary work' mentioned and quoted for, usually at rather scary prices.

If anyone does fancy having a bash at servicing, my 75/ZT Servicing Kits start at £11.99. Service Kits - All

On a final note, DIY servicing gives you a chance to do those 75/ZT jobs we're regularly reminded - clear plenums, check coolant levels etc.

Some great deals there. I had been looking at parts on a place called Rimmers and they were way more expensive!

[bl52krz]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Doesn't really matter what oil is used in an engine if the car lives under a cover and doesn't get used though

I have to say though I do enjoy the satisfaction of rolling around under a car in the rain/wind etc draining old oil out

Brian

You must be a sadist"..........".....like me. .

[MangoMan]

More like a Masochist actually.....

[Jakg]

Originally Posted by DMGRS

On a final note, DIY servicing gives you a chance to do those 75/ZT jobs we're regularly reminded - clear plenums, check coolant levels etc.

Just to buck the trend - I've done much bigger jobs on my car and I service all of it (e.g. fuel filter, air filter etc) myself.

I don't do oil changes because my local garage is barely any more than I can get the oil + filter for. Plus, they can do it much quicker (undertray + axle stands = nightmare, undertray + ramp = easy) and most importantly - they dispose of the oil (the nearest oil disposal place is about 15 miles from my house). Overall - I'd say it's worth it (for me). I could do it - but there just isn't a big advantage in my case.