Stupid question of the day (oil changing).

[ulflyer]

Eddie: another way is to buy the oil and filter you want, and Walmart will change it for about $20. Chances are they've done a Smart before but you can reiterate that you only want 3 1/2 quarts put in. Top it off yourself later as needed. You can get the oil there but if you want a high end filter you'll need to get it elsewhere. Right now, Advance is having Mobil1&filter sale for $30.

If you use a milk jug, don't let it sit for months or the oil will eat thru the plastic. What a mess!! I now use the large plastic containers that kitty litter come in and resuse them.

[jefferios]

Go here to find a place to recycle the oil:

Earth911.com - Find Recycling Centers and Learn How To Recycle

[cubefx]

I also use big laundry detergent bottles. Always keep couple empty ones in the garage. They have much larger opening and much stronger then a milk jug.

BTW I always buying a 20 Oz plastic bottle of Coke from the Autoparts store along with a oil. By the time oil is stop draining, I usually finish the drink, cut the bottle in half and use it as a funnel. Best funnel in the world. Also cheaper the a real one. :-)

Speaking of Coca-Cola. Just made this one couple of weeks ago. :-)

[eddie.vandermark]

Hey thanks for the info on which tools I was going to need and the link for the video. Another question just popped up after I have just left the Smart Center Parts Department for something else, they have the filter there for $14, but, then he said that I needed to change the oil plug washer, which they have for $3. How necessary is it to change that little washer?

Originally Posted by forestacademy

When I did my first oil change on the smart, and first DIY in my life I had to get supplies.
1) 24mm Socket for Drain Plug
2) adapter so I could use the socket on my socket set. It was bigger than any socket I have ever used around the farm
3) Oil
4) Oil Filter
5) Drip pan to collect the oil. This drip pan seals up and you can take it right back to the same place you purchased the oil.
6) sheet of cardboard to put on the ground to lay on

Watch the Video and all will go well.
YouTube - Smart Car Oil Change

Oh, and I needed to cut a chunk of Pipe to create a breaker bar to get that drain plug off. The filter was able to be done by hand.
Be careful of the hot exhaust pipe
2 Days getting all the stuff together. Less than 15 min to do the job.

Oh, Don't lose the drain plug washer when you take it off

And thank you to everyone else for all the extra tips, I do like the one about the laundry detergent bottle and the coke bottle for a funnel.

CubeFX - Love the image, looks great!

[mvaldes]

You can reuse the washer, even my dealer says that it's not necessary to replace it.

[eddie.vandermark]

Hmmm, just thought of something else in regards to this oil change chore, is there something that I need to do in order to reset the service wrench?

[shark]

Originally Posted by eddie.vandermark

Hmmm, just thought of something else in regards to this oil change chore, is there something that I need to do in order to reset the service wrench?

Rub the Buda and hold your tongue the right way!!

I can help if needed.

[jimvw57]

Look under resetting maintenence indicator

[eddie.vandermark]

Originally Posted by shark

Rub the Buda and hold your tongue the right way!!

I can help if needed.

LOL!!! I might need it!! Btw, are you coming out for the Blue Santa next month?

[shark]

Originally Posted by eddie.vandermark

LOL!!! I might need it!! Btw, are you coming out for the Blue Santa next month?

I need to be more social. I'm starting to get like some people we know. If you haven't serviced it yet, I'm off Saturday and would be happy to come help you do your service. I have the tools. You supply the oil catch pan.

I will come out for Blue Santa. Must get over social phobia.lol
OOpps edit...Cant do Blue Santa. my family is meeting to observe Xmas on the 12th.