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Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-07-2010, 12:39 PM
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Posted By vipor
It's not bad per se, especially in higher temps. ...

It's not bad per se, especially in higher temps. I used to run 10w40 in my 240's since I live in TX and like to see high revs. It's just thicker

I would never go back to that shop for sure, they...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 04-19-2010, 11:05 PM
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Views: 332,908
Posted By vipor
I was told that you do not actually have to keep...

I was told that you do not actually have to keep receipts for the materials, but I'm not 100% on this. I will have bank statements and credit card data to back up my claims if needs be though.
...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 04-19-2010, 12:01 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,908
Posted By vipor
You must keep documentation with your VIN and...

You must keep documentation with your VIN and Mileage of your service. Even if you do it yourself. It does not need to be handled by anyone in particular. This includes oil changes.

I use the...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 04-16-2010, 08:35 AM
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Views: 332,908
Posted By vipor
I don't think your helper looks too psyched.

I don't think your helper looks too psyched.
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 02-23-2010, 06:44 PM
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Views: 332,908
Posted By vipor
uhm, lower the jack/jackstands if you aren't...

uhm, lower the jack/jackstands if you aren't using ramps..... or neutral and push (with someone in the car hovering the brake.

project: it's not worth worrying about, just take what oil you can...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 02-22-2010, 08:46 AM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,908
Posted By vipor
Good idurra

Good idurra
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 02-04-2010, 08:54 AM
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Views: 332,908
Posted By vipor
Welcome to the party, sir. :icon23:

Welcome to the party, sir. :icon23:
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 02-03-2010, 12:30 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,908
Posted By vipor
You are correct sir.

You are correct sir.
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 01-24-2010, 12:52 PM
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Views: 332,908
Posted By vipor
:koolaidwall:

:koolaidwall:
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 01-23-2010, 02:37 PM
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Views: 332,908
Posted By vipor
nice one AK. just did my 2nd change today at...

nice one AK. just did my 2nd change today at 7606 miles. the first switch to Synthetic was at about 3250. added a cooler though :tup:

unfortunately i didn't think ahead and order the Purolator...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 12-15-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,908
Posted By vipor
I'd just wait until you actually change your oil....

I'd just wait until you actually change your oil. That, or just go ahead and change it. I put mine off until 3200 or so but many people on here get synthetic in there way early. No harm, just a...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 12-09-2009, 09:01 AM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,908
Posted By vipor
i just usually go to the store let it be to pick...

i just usually go to the store let it be to pick up the oil or filter or grab some food. making sure the temp led is around the 1/3 point and the oil temp is up near 160ish. this is when some...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 12-08-2009, 08:46 AM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,908
Posted By vipor
There is never a need for synthetic, although it...

There is never a need for synthetic, although it is supposed to be better for your car and definitely does allow more driving between changes. If you stricktly adhere to the 3k rule then...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 12-07-2009, 10:49 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,908
Posted By vipor
when you do it yourself you already have (and...

when you do it yourself you already have (and don't have to buy) the extra oil to top it off between fills and after the initial change.
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 12-07-2009, 10:38 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,908
Posted By vipor
I've heard of shops (usually kwikkar type places)...

I've heard of shops (usually kwikkar type places) forgetting to add oil, forgetting to put in the drain plug, or put it in all the way. Paying for synthetic and receiving conventional is probably...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 12-07-2009, 06:38 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,908
Posted By vipor
can't rotate Z tires anyways (cept base 18s)

can't rotate Z tires anyways (cept base 18s)
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 11-01-2009, 03:03 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,908
Posted By vipor
I agree, like I said, I wouldn't recommend doing...

I agree, like I said, I wouldn't recommend doing your oil change the way I did. I used the factory scissor jack so I wasn't concerned with it lowering while I was doing the work. Still, I had more...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 10-27-2009, 12:00 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,908
Posted By vipor
Good idea, but yes, it sounds messy for sure. +1...

Good idea, but yes, it sounds messy for sure. +1 :tup:
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 10-27-2009, 09:18 AM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,908
Posted By vipor
Keep in mind I definitely did it the hard way,...

Keep in mind I definitely did it the hard way, only jacking up the right side of the car. I just learned the hard way (not too hard) that next time I'll get my floor jack and stands out of storage. ...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 10-26-2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,908
Posted By vipor
I just did my first oil change saturday on my...

I just did my first oil change saturday on my Nismo. I did not use any ramps though, I just jacked up the right side of the car and squeezed up there a little bit. It wasn't the most ideal and I'll...
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