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Tcoat · 04-08-2015, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by wbradley

I think there is a DIY on it somewhere. You need to use a swivel socket attached to a spark plug socket and a couple of short wobbly extensions. It has been done. Probably takes a bit of playing around to get the coil packs out but apparently its doable for a backyard mechanic. A dealership probably couldn't be bothered but for me that would be the best option.

Ya, there are many, many on here that say it is easy. Now their definition of "easy" and mine may differ though.
At least they aren't like the plugs on the good old carbureted V8s where you had to clean and regap them about every 5,000 miles or so. That would just plain suck.

hmong337 · 04-08-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by wparsons

From what I've seen when looking, there isn't even enough space to get the coilpacks off the plugs.

I would LOVE to be wrong on this one, but unless I'm missing something I just don't see the room.

I had a very long look under the car and I can't get my head around getting the coil packs out either. I can barely fit a few fingers between the packs and the frame rails. It's extremely tight with maybe 3cm of clearance. There are a few that have claimed to have done it with wobble and universal extensions but I'm still skeptic about how they removed the packs without damaging them.

wbradley · 04-08-2015, 11:36 AM

I believe the coil packs needed to be bent to remove them.

PNA · 04-08-2015, 01:26 PM

If you do the services yourself then does that invalidate the warranty?

Dadhawk · 04-08-2015, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PNA

If you do the services yourself then does that invalidate the warranty?

No, you just have to have proof you've done it (receipts, etc). I just prefer to not deal with the hassle under warranty.

Tcoat · 04-08-2015, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PNA

If you do the services yourself then does that invalidate the warranty?

Make sure you keep very good records of what you used and exact mileage when you did them.
One guy took pictures of the receipts for the oil and filter up beside his odometer.

daiheadjai · 04-08-2015, 06:42 PM

Downtown Subaru charged me $136 for an oil change.

Shortly after, I bought a 6-pack of the black Tokyo Roki oil filters ($50), a filter wrench from Canadian Tire, a Mityvac vacuum excavator (about $100), and I've been getting my oil from Toyota dealerships for about $45-50 (off of memory).

I've done 2-3 oil changes myself so far - the oil change part is easy - the toughest part is getting rid of the old oil without making a mess...

WesleyG · 04-09-2015, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by wbradley

Maybe thats why we have so many South Africans living here! Haha.
Yeah, but at least it doesn't snow there.

Lol yeah those are all the people who 'had enough' .. and left

But on the other hand I have friends from netherlands, germany etc, say that they love it! and the media coverage etc that they got there was grossly exaggerated.

Yeah its great, it doesnt snow ( well once in 10 years light snow gone in 30mins), no serious earthquakes, no tornados or hurricanes, or any other natural disaster you can think of..

Ultramaroon · 04-09-2015, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Yea, welcome to the world of flat-fours in a small space.

There are DIYs here I believe that effectively say that will work. I guess I'll see when I decide to do it.

Got my spark plug kit to be ready when the time comes. I've long ago given up trying to outsmart the experts.

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-c...9512-9073.html

wparsons · 04-09-2015, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by daiheadjai

Downtown Subaru charged me $136 for an oil change.

Shortly after, I bought a 6-pack of the black Tokyo Roki oil filters ($50), a filter wrench from Canadian Tire, a Mityvac vacuum excavator (about $100), and I've been getting my oil from Toyota dealerships for about $45-50 (off of memory).

I've done 2-3 oil changes myself so far - the oil change part is easy - the toughest part is getting rid of the old oil without making a mess...

Toyota on the park is $61 taxes in every time, IIRC that's pretty close for you.

Tcoat · 04-09-2015, 11:28 AM

I can't let that title go anymore!

daiheadjai · 04-09-2015, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wparsons

Toyota on the park is $61 taxes in every time, IIRC that's pretty close for you.

Yeah... Pretty much next door... I just figure this car is pretty easy, and I have the tools so why not

wparsons · 04-09-2015, 09:51 PM

Fair enough! For me, the $10 in savings is outweighed by having to dispose of the oil afterwards. Plus, I'm pretty lazy

wbradley · 04-09-2015, 11:38 PM

I change my own oil because:

Its quicker and can be done at home at any time of day
I like to try various oil brands (Toyota, Mobil 1, Castrol Syntec, Pennzoil Platinum, Eneos)
I change my oil and filter frequently @ 5000 km
I buy oil on sale and stockpile
I prefer Tokyo Roki filters
Its convenient using an EZ oil valve
The novelty hasn't worn off
I leave the jugs at CT service overnight where there's usually a bunch of other oil dropped off.

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