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I have always been a DIYer with my cars, and I was wondering if anyone has done a DIY oil change on their Smart? I was wondering how hairy it is. I have ramps and stuff, but no lift.
Just wondering what everyone thought. thanks in advance.
Last edited by NY Smartie; 04-22-2008 at 09:33 AM.
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It's easy enough with virtually no tools and you don't need to lift the car.
Drive the car until it is warm, remove the dipstick and the filler cap. Place a container under the car and remove the drain plug. Wait 5 minutes until the oil has come out. Replace the drain plug (fit a new copper washer if you want to). Fill with oil.
I bought two Smart oil filters when I bought my car Monday....along with two washers. I may do the change or have my local guy do it....either way thanks for the very good info!
I have and it is really easy. Do you have an original (06 or older) or the new 07? Let me know and I can walk you through it. I also put on an oil filter spin on kit on my 05.
[quote=NY Smartie;63711]"...DIY oil change on their Smart? ["/quote]
Not hairy, no lift, no ramp, no real anything except a good oil pan and "used" oil disposal plan....
I have and it is really easy. Do you have an original (06 or older) or the new 07? Let me know and I can walk you through it. I also put on an oil filter spin on kit on my 05.
quick question do you think the filter spin kit was worth it and why. I thought of doing this but I dont know if there is any type of beneifit. Also does your smart ever run hot? Thanks for any info
"...DIY oil change on their Smart? ["/quote]
Not hairy, no lift, no ramp, no real anything except a good oil pan and "used" oil disposal plan....
cool! I plan on changing it myself then, in addition to the dealer ones every 10K or so. got a service plan, so, I wanna use it. not going to wait 10k between changes though.
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