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Old July 9th 04, 10:44 PM
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"David C" > wrote in message >...
> "Colonel Tupperware" > wrote in message
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> > Except that an oil and filter change takes 5 mins.

> So in 5-minutes you can:
> get the car into the workshop
> up on the ramp
> remove the undertray
> drain the oil
> remove the filter
> allow oil to finish draining
> fit new filter
> refit drainplug (new sealing washer)
> fill with new oil
> start & check for leaks
> refit undertray
> lower ramp & drive car out of workshop.
> recheck oil level again after car has stood for 5-minutes (minimum)
>
> I'd like to watch you do all that in 5-minutes...


It may take longer, but it's a LOT cheaper than £89. And you don't
have to be a mechanic to change oil. At the end of the day garages
love people who are frightened to try it themselves. Follow the
instructions above and see how easy it is. John, UK.
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