GS400 Oil Change
03-09-10, 01:06 PM
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GS400 Oil Change
Hello all,
I would usually bring my car out to a shop to do my oil change, but this time i want to do it for myself to save a dollar or two.
Does anyone know what kind of oil i should put in and how many qtrs? What type of oil as in 10/30? What's the best oil and oil filter for my car as well.
I have done oil change for other cars. So, this is not a first time for me.
I would usually bring my car out to a shop to do my oil change, but this time i want to do it for myself to save a dollar or two.
Does anyone know what kind of oil i should put in and how many qtrs? What type of oil as in 10/30? What's the best oil and oil filter for my car as well.
I have done oil change for other cars. So, this is not a first time for me.
03-09-10, 02:30 PM
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Truth be told you won't save much dough but some of the stuff you need is reusable
Oil - I run 5w30 Full synthetic in Socal. Mobil 1, Syntec, Redline, Royal Purple and Amsoil are all good full synthetics. Using a synthetic allows for a longer interval (7-10k) if you want
You can also run a Syn/Normal Oil blend to save money.
Get a OEM filter and soak it in oil before installing it back in.
Oil - I run 5w30 Full synthetic in Socal. Mobil 1, Syntec, Redline, Royal Purple and Amsoil are all good full synthetics. Using a synthetic allows for a longer interval (7-10k) if you want
You can also run a Syn/Normal Oil blend to save money.
Get a OEM filter and soak it in oil before installing it back in.
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To be real, I think they use normal oil which i don't want. I rahter do it myself and know what i'm putting in and at the same time i can look at other stuff while i change my oil.
Sounds good, and how many qrts do i need to put it in. Some people say 5.5 another say 6. I rather use synthetics oil.
Sounds good, and how many qrts do i need to put it in. Some people say 5.5 another say 6. I rather use synthetics oil.
03-10-10, 02:45 PM
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"To be real, I think they use normal oil which i don't want. I rahter do it myself and know what i'm putting in and at the same time i can look at other stuff while i change my oil.
Sounds good, and how many qrts do i need to put it in. Some people say 5.5 another say 6. I rather use synthetics oil. "
I just purchase my own oil from Sams club or wal-mart get 5 qt for about 25 bucks full synthetic brand name and get a 2$ oil filter. Just go to a shop give them like 8 bucks oil changed and you saved about what 20-30$. No reason to waste time and get all messy at home when someone with a lift will do it in 5 min. And if you are really **** just ask if you could watch while they do it.
Sounds good, and how many qrts do i need to put it in. Some people say 5.5 another say 6. I rather use synthetics oil. "
I just purchase my own oil from Sams club or wal-mart get 5 qt for about 25 bucks full synthetic brand name and get a 2$ oil filter. Just go to a shop give them like 8 bucks oil changed and you saved about what 20-30$. No reason to waste time and get all messy at home when someone with a lift will do it in 5 min. And if you are really **** just ask if you could watch while they do it.
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