DIY Oil Change: When to Do It Yourself and When to Pay
A DIY oil change saves $40. It also takes an hour, requires $150 in initial tool investment, and on some cars is genuinely a bad idea.
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A DIY oil change saves $40. It also takes an hour, requires $150 in initial tool investment, and on some cars is genuinely a bad idea.
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