Yeah dammit another oil thread

[Chuck33079]

Originally Posted by d0ubts

Okay, am a complete car noobie, just got a nismo 2014 two weeks back. I kno im not due for an oil change any time soon since i bought the car with 7 miles, But whats the best way to change oil if you dont know how to urself (ashamed) buy the oil and bring to dealer or???

Time to learn. Buy a set of ramps, sockets, a drain pan, a filter, oil and a crush washer. Go find the DIY. It's a skill an enthusiast needs to have. It's like not being able to change a tire.

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I've had nothing but trouble* when using the "quick lube"-type places. Most of the employees seem to be HS/college kids that are just doing time to get some spending money. Do as the others have suggested and take it to some place that hires ppl that give a crap.

In high school one of those places punctured the oil filter by tightening it with pliers. I made it surprisingly far before I noticed the lake of oil underneath my car. A smarter kid would have made sure that tired old motor died from their mistake and had them spring for a new one.

[Dwight Frye]

Unless you are handicapped or for some reason it is impossible for you to find a smooth, level surface where you can jack up the car and use stands or easier still, ramps, and operate the simplest of hand tools, there is no reason you should not change your own oil. It is a skill that anyone who owns a sports cars should have. You will know it is done right. It is also a very basic skill that does not require specialized tools or training at a factory mechanic class like a lot of the work that modern cars require.
The DIY threads on this site are well done, if you have never done it before you will be quite surprised when you are finished with how easy it was, and the next time will be a cake walk.