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"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
07/09/2016 at 22:39 • Filed to: Zoidy-Lube

Pathetic!

I made many errors. While the drain plug and oil filter came off effortlessly, I managed to drop both into a catch-pan containing four quarts of fairly hot oil! The filter... I mean my God, never in my life did I let a slick oil filter drop out of my hands. Made a hell of a splash too.

At least I feel I know if I cut those errors, I’ll get under 10 minutes next time!

DISCUSSION (26)

V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/09/2016 at 22:45

I usually pull the drain plug and walk away for about 20 minutes. Even when warm a little bit will still drip out.

Funktheduck > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/09/2016 at 22:46

I've always heard you wanna let it drain for at least 20 minutes to let the slow moving oil make its way out

petebmwm > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/09/2016 at 22:56

I always use the 20 minute rule.. maybe thats why you only got 4 qts out.. you were rushing..

Urambo Tauro > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/09/2016 at 23:13

Oh, mine take WAY longer. I hadn’t heard about this “20 min rule”, but I do take my dear sweet time. I always time my oil changes for when I get home after work, on a day when I don’t have anywhere else to go that night. After pulling the plug and filter, I let it drain for a whole hour.

While it drains, I grease the chassis and go find something else to do for a while. After about an hour has passed, I pour a little fresh oil in and quickly install the drain plug after confirming that it’s starting to run clear.

JGrabowMSt > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/09/2016 at 23:20

The Magnum is super easy and quick. The SL is much more of a process. 4 qts of oil. Must be nice. SL takes 11qts of the good stuff.

Spaceball-Two > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/09/2016 at 23:21

The Corolla could use a change. I can pay in beer.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > petebmwm
07/09/2016 at 23:28

Huh?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Spaceball-Two
07/09/2016 at 23:32

What a coincidence — I work for beer!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Urambo Tauro
07/09/2016 at 23:33

I usually take 30+ minutes; I just wanted to see if I could crack 10 minutes if I tried.

Urambo Tauro > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/09/2016 at 23:39

That’s really tough, without working from a pit or something. Fun experiment, though.

petebmwm > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/09/2016 at 23:40

Joking, like you didnt give it enough time to get the 5th qt out..

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > petebmwm
07/09/2016 at 23:45

Oh. I had initially replied “it only has a 3.7 quart capacity” and then I was like, perhaps there is a joke I’m missing.

Spaceball-Two > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/10/2016 at 00:03

Random selection left over from camping:

2 Heniken, 4 Buds, 7 Coors in “cold cans”, a Curve Ball, a bottle of Malibu and a weird cider. I didn't purchase any of the above.

TheHondaBro > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/10/2016 at 00:06

Would you do my transmission fluid? I can pay in root beer.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Spaceball-Two
07/10/2016 at 00:07

Yikes... Gee, something came up. I am so sorry.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > TheHondaBro
07/10/2016 at 00:08

Things I can actually do:

1) change oil

2) change bulbs

3) ???

4) lots of other stuff but only on a Toyota 3A-C engine.

Spaceball-Two > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/10/2016 at 00:22

The Malibu is disturbing.

petebmwm > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/10/2016 at 00:29

It was, not as funny now that we’ve broken it down for each other, but still ok i think..

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > petebmwm
07/10/2016 at 00:40

On the contrary; explaining jokes and not getting jokes just proves how progressive we are.

petebmwm > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/10/2016 at 00:58

We are a forward thing group, with an eye towards culture and acceptance. An ear, open to new ideas, and eyes open to new sights. The love of the celica fill our hearts, and minds, and the never ending quest for affordable factory louvers motivates us to push forward into the unknown...

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > petebmwm
07/10/2016 at 01:07

Louvers... maybe someday.

petebmwm > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/10/2016 at 01:31

Its why we do what we do, if i knew then what i know now, i wouldnt have held that all celica louver bon fire 2 months ago. I just feel silly now.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/10/2016 at 02:41

my oil changes are regularly in the 8-15min range

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/10/2016 at 07:48

My DD ‘09 Accent could use a headlight alignment - I can pay in Canadibeer. Might take you awhile to get here though.

MonkeePuzzle > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/10/2016 at 15:56

I usually intentionally dont rush mine. pull the plug and let it drain, then do another project so it can drain fully.

Nimbus The Legend - Riding on air like a cloud > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
07/11/2016 at 20:00

geez, it usually takes me that long just to get all set up to do an oil change LOL

It was different working at a shop though, 10-15 mins average with no lift.

brake jobs were about 15-30 mins with no lift per axle depending on the car.