Re: [DML] Re: Oil Changes

[Farrar Hudkins <fhudkins@xxxxxxxxx>]

Also a good time to check stuff out -- when you change the oil filter.

Farrar Hudkins
#2613

On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 9:53 PM, jtrealtywebspannet
<jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

>
>
> Jacking the car up and going underneath it to change the oil is the perfect
> oppertunity to inspect the C/V boots, the TAB's, the front suspension (and
> lube it) check for exhaust leaks, fluid leaks, etc. The underside of the car
> is a very neglected area because it is so hard to see anything unless the
> car is raised up. Regular inspection avoids the possibility of getting stuck
> with the car if you find and fix a problem early. It is a whole lot more
> than let the oil out and them fill it back up! I don't like the quick-valve
> thing much, anyone, even without a tool, can reach under and let your oil
> out.
> David Teitelbaum
>
>


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