I know this sounds pathetic and ridiculous to most of you but I've never changed my own oil. Most of the issue is that I've never had a place to do it before. I'm about to embark on a 1500 mile round trip and feel that I should change my oil before I go. I'm scared that I'll screw it up and ruin my whole trip. How ridiculously easy is it? Should I really do it myself having no past experience? Can anyone give me a detailed procedure (I'm paranoid so the more detailed, the better). I have a 1980 Air-cooled Westfalia. I'm heading to Tennessee (hot) so what weight should I run? 30W50?
Again, I apologize if this is beneath everyone; I'm just nervous as hell.
\/\/i!!y 1980 Westfalia "Jazzy"
PS: Are there any other "must-checks" before heading out on a trip like this? |
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