Changing oil Options

[RickJamesBish]

I know it's an elementary question, but I just need some opinions. I've put around 4000 miles on her and I'd like to keep everything as spry as possible, so therefore I'm going to have the oil changed regularly. How many of you do it on your own, and how easy is it to do? I'm guessing I won't need more than a catch pan and a couple tools.

Also, I know it's not "totally" necessary to do this a lot, but it's not abnormal to change it every 3000 miles, even if the oil light hasn't come on yet?

[Spider77]

Yeah, try for 3000, just better that way (although you might not see a need to) and a good habit to get into. As far as changing the oil, thats real easy. Get one of those drip pans that double as a container (makes transport to oil recy easier). Pretty much warm up the motor a bit, jack it up, pop the bolt and watch it drain. Dont forget to dothe oil filter as well.