Everyone always says if you want to get your car’s oil changed for a cheaper price, you should consider doing it yourself.  Yes, the steps might be easy, but it’s not always convenient to do it yourself.  You have to have all the parts to drain it, buy the oil yourself, and then find a place to deposit the oil.  So, after all that work is it really worth it?  Some people say yes, and others say no.  You know you’re getting a good price if you’re only paying $20.00 or less.  Although if you’re paying more, maybe you should consider doing it yourself.

The problem with changing your car’s oil yourself is taking the used oil somewhere.  You’re not allowed to poor it on the ground, in ditches or anywhere that could contaminate or danger children or animals.  Therefore, we ask that it’s taken to a place where it’s out of the way, and can be recycled.

So, where can you take your used motor oil?

People have said that you can simply go up to Wal-Mart and give it to them, or give it to any store that has to deal with cars.  You can go to a parts store or a mechanic shop so they can recycle it for you.

Now that you know how easy it is to find a place to dispose the oil, are you thinking about changing your car’s oil now?  I’d give it a shot a few times, see how much it costs, and compare it to the prices that you’ll pay when a mechanic shop does it for you.  Just remember to change your oil about every 4,000 miles or every 6 months, which ever one comes first.  If you don’t take care of your car’s oil, you’ll end up paying a lot more for a new motor and pieces in the long run!