A little bit self sufficiency

Self sufficiency is one of the terms that always comes up when simple living topics are discussed.

Today I did some work on our 2008 Chevy Cobalt, nothing major I just changed the oil and rotated the tires it cost me 20 bucks for the oil and filter thanks to a deal at Autozone and a couple hours of my time.

Many people tell my including my wife, family and many of my friends, that I can go to a quick place and get it done faster for that price or cheaper.

That may be true but I feel that there are several reasons why a person should do things like that themselves.

First, you know what is coming out of your car and what is going in and that it is in correctly I have heard one too many horror stories. Plus you always end up telling them you only want a basic oil change none of the extra crap they try to sell you.

Second, you can look at other parts as you do it, to see if there are any other repairs that may be looming. The sooner you catch many things the cheaper they are to fix.

third, I think it builds a little confidence that you can fix something with your hands and do most likely, a better job than some one else. After all it is your car no one cares about it like you.