Self-Sufficiency

Auto maintenance can seem scary to someone who has never opened the hood of their car. A simple oil change is a good introduction to working on vehicles and a good way to build up your mechanical skills.

Additionally, changing your own oil is a good way to save money.  Paying a dealership to change the oil in your car can cost upwards of $100, whereas changing your own oil can be done for as little as $30! Manufacturers recommend changing your oil every 3-5000 miles.  If you keep  your car for 10 years, that works out to 27 oil changes.  At $100 each change that is quite a savings.

Cars are complex machines that need regular maintenance in order to keep them running.  Mechanics devote their careers to keeping them on the road.  However, not all maintenance is complex and requires specialized tools and training.  There is a lot of maintenance / repairs that the average car owner can perform themselves with a basic tool set.