Thanks for the input everyone!
OK, here is my new list (some stuff I already have):
MUST HAVES:
[ ] 5 Quarts of Mobile 1 Synthetic
[ ] New Oil Filter (Brands? NAPA Gold or Baldwin I will try for)
[x] PCV 193
[x] Box End Wrench Set
[x] Socket Set
[ ] Oil Pan
[x] Funnel
[x] Cardboard Box
[x] Jack
OPTIONAL STUFF:
[ ] Filter Wrench
[ ] Jack Stands
[ ] Creeper
[ ] New 14mm Copper Washer
I will be collecting the tools I do not already have over the next couple weeks. I guess my only remaining questions would be about different brands for oil filters, and more about this copper washer and if I should worry about it.
Also, how do you "torque to spec" - I guess I mean, how tight is right? I don't want to bust anything, but I guess a leak is better than breaking or stripping something. Any tips here on tightening? (this will help me in other maintenance areas as well)
Thanks again everyone.
Sweating in Chicago,
Bart
I can't believe I actually paid to have this done before...
I just finished changing my own oil! Wow, that was WAY easy. I honestly can't believe they charge $75+ to do a Mobile-1 change at Jiffy Lube.
I must say however, the worst part is carefully pouring my spent oil back into the containers. I made a little bit of a mess but not too bad. Might need a little Oil Dry here and there :eek:
The old oil filter came off with no problem, just unscrewed it and didn't even have to give it any pressure. The drain plug on the other hand was a little whore to get off. I ended up going BACK to Pep Boys for the 5th time in the last 36 hours to buy myself a 22mm wratchet bit and a breaker bar. Then it was like butta.
Anyway, VX running smooth, no CE light, no rough idle. TIME FOR CELEBRATION!
Thanks everyone for the help.
Bart
PS - Yes, I also put in a new PCV Valve :)