Motor Oil

[sbutler97]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 13 May 2024 at 09:08

[Veryoldbear]

A proper oil change requires grovelling under the car to remove plug and drain old oil. If 8 months preggo this is not recommended even if actually possible.

[Lo-Fi]

Can the dad not do it?

[MajorMantra]

You'd also need a jack and axle stands or ramps – worth having if you'll make a habit of working on your car, but the up-front cost means you won't save money on a single oil change.

[donkmeister]

Veryoldbear said:

A proper oil change requires grovelling under the car to remove plug and drain old oil. If 8 months preggo this is not recommended even if actually possible.

Depends on the car.

I didn't see the OP however some cars can have the oil changed from topside, using a Pela. Many (if not all) Mercedes and BMW models for instance.

I think the cost of that would probably mean it's no cheaper than getting it done by a garage. Definitely worth it when heavily pregnant!

[TwinKam]

It was a 1.7 Astra D, 2013 IIRC.
And it doubtless needs much more than just an oil change; the message prompting an 'oil change' is misleading in its brevity, it's indicating that it's time for its annual service.