IMO John is right - I used to really enjoy knowing that things were okay
under there - saving some money was nice too. I take it to the dealer now
cause I'm just too old and lazy to do it

Ron in Ca


"John S." <hjsjms@cs.com> wrote in message
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On May 18, 2:44 pm, Built_Well <Built_Well_Toy...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi again, gang. I hope everyone has been great.
>
> Well, it's time for another oil change, so I thought I'd check in
> again with my Toyota
> friends.
>
> Only this time I have a surprise! I did my first-ever oil change the
> other day! It was a
> real pleasure to do, and I have to thank all the wonderful
> participants in this newsgroup
> for all the helpful advice and information you all have provided--
> folks like
> Ray O, Hachiroku, Tegger, Bruce Bergman, etc., etc. I also must not
> forget to thank the
> author of the beginner's book "Auto Upkeep."
>
> I hope everyone has been great, and stay safe under the chassis.
>
> PS: After working under the chassis with oil spilling down
> my arm, I quickly learned the importance of safety goggles
> and latex gloves. I bought some at Walmart the very next day :-)

I don't know if performing an oil change at home (or at the garage) is
ever something that I would equate with pleasure. It certainly is a
way to save some money. While under the car just be sure to take the
time to look around at all of the other components for emerging
problems.