Oil Change on an Aveo

[NYChevoo]

i got tired of paying $36.00 per oil change and started doing it myself.

[Ron-E-Babe]

LMAO..I just got ****ED and never got kissed!!! $57.00 for an oil change with the "synthetic blend" it wasn't even full syn oil...Looks like I'll be doing it myself from now on.

It'll still be cheaper if I do it myself and use full syn oil..LOL

[acdc1287]

i bring my oil and filter to a local tire and lube shop, and they do it for $10. the best part of it is that its like a drive thru. i never have to get out of the car, and only takes about 10 min per car.

[loose]

I used to work at Autozone and every month they have at least one oil change special 5quarts plus a filter. Usually they have a crappy brand and then at least one full synthetic or blend on sale. Just an FYI to save some $$.

[Fighting Irish]

Just an update... The crush washer is 1/2 inch in size, and made out of metal. They should have a selection of crush washers at your local auto parts store. I don't have a GM parts number, but as long as you know 1/2 inch and metal (might be brass? I'm not sure) you should be alright. I picked up a 3 pack from autozone for around $4.

And yes, the deal from advance auto parts is pretty good- 5qts of synthetic + a synthetic brand filter for $29.99. I'm currently trying out the 0w-30 oil (mobil 1 advanced fuel economy) to see if it actually makes a difference. Yeah, I'm probably throwing my money away, but I'll let you guys know the results when i'm all done.

[aveodude]

If you car has always had in regular oil and have a decent amount of mileage, the quick switch to synthetic will do more harm than good. If you ran synthetic the entire time, you are fine.

Yes the washer is brass. It is meant to be a one time use washer although many (including myself) re-use it.

[gsills]

all the money you saved on the oil change will go to the tow truck as it looks like your parked in a painted spot...

[atcovan]

all the money you saved on the oil change will go to the tow truck as it looks like your parked in a painted spot...

Now that's funny!
PS Fighting Irish... has your mileage improved?

[Wolfman AK907]

Usually when I change my oil, it costs more but I usually dump at least 1 quart through the motor and let it drain out to help flush what's left of the contaminents of your used oil out of your engine. I was also taught when I was a kid that everytime you change your oil, grease your front end.

[aveodude]

I was also taught when I was a kid that everytime you change your oil, grease your front end.

I assume that has to do with where you live because it is excessive. It isnt a bad thing, just not necessary to do it that frequently for 99% of people.