[scotted73]

Spent a Saturday afternoon changing the oil and rotating the tires on the driveway.

 

[scotted73]

Do you have to reset the tire pressure sensors when you rotate?

Yes, you need to put the sensors into learn mode. The turn signals flash according to the order of the tire location that needs to be relearned. I let out about 5-10 psi and then the horn beeps and it's off to the next tire. It's a straightforward process.

 

[scotted73]

What size socket did you use for those lug nuts? I don't have any large enough to do my own.

Chris

It's a 22mm socket. I used a torque wrench to apply the 140 lb ft (190 N-m) of force stated in the manual (pg 481).

Don't just rely on the Outlook's lug wrench and what "feels" tight. Invest in a torque wrench to insure proper seating.

 

[scotted73]

It's a relatively easy process. I accessed the filter from above. Unfortunately, some oil from the filter will drip onto the frame and should be cleaned up right away.

 

[scotted73]

I wasn't too bad. At least the lights point you in the right direction and the horn let's you know when its time to move on.
The neighbors on the other hand, had other thougts as to what I was doing.

 

[scotted73]

I switched over to Mobil 1 5W-30 Full synthetic at the 1500 mile mark. Then changed oil at 6000, 12000 and now the 18000 mark is approaching. Oil and tire rotations every 6000 miles.