Vancouver Bob
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It always seemed like whenever I changed oil, I always wound up with more on the floor than I had in the catch pan. I have always said if I build another house I'm going to put a pit in the garage. But then I thought about it and I'd rather just pay somebody to do it rather than mess with it.
I do enjoy working on the vehicle though... it gives me a sense of accomplishment. Sometimes it's just faster or less of a hassle and I have a little more confidence in what I'm doing vs some kick
It always seemed like whenever I changed oil, I always wound up with more on the floor than I had in the catch pan. I have always said if I build another house I'm going to put a pit in the garage. But then I thought about it and I'd rather just pay somebody to do it rather than mess with it.
Well that's because you're older and wiser than me
I remember a couple of years back, I was getting ready to drive down to LA to take my girls to Disneyland. Day prior to departure I was going to change the oil real quick. All went well. When putting on the filter it felt strange as I was tightening it on... like it didn't tighten up like usual, felt a little squishier. Got it tightened up, started the engine, and after just a few seconds I'm hearing this slapping noise from the engine so I shut it down real quick. Looked under the hood that was still open and saw oil EVERYWHERE! The filter gasket got dislodged and was what was preventing the filter from seating and tightening properly. Oil was squirting into the fan which in turn sprayed oil all over. Now that was a mess!