[nothercastle]

I think you underestimate the level of complexity. The actual oil change is simple enough but getting the car lifted requires ramps. Then there is the disposal problem individually each step is simple but when you add them up and trade them against paying 50$ for the oil change it’s not always a great trade.

As for plumbing you definitely underestimate how much of a pain in the a it is to dig a 4-6’ deep hole to do your own pipes. It can be done in a day or 2 outside of most peoples comfort zone.

[Amezarak]

This was a story set in the south, where such pipes are rarely buried more than 2’ because the frost line is basically at the surface.

I’ve done it, so I’m not underestimating it. I’ve had the exact problem described in the story. And I’m definitely not a plumber.

[asdff]

No ramps needed for my car. Disposal is easy you just take the used oil wherever you bought the fresh oil. Autozone in my case.