I am also deciding if I should do it myself or take it to the dealer.
I have always taken it to the dealer.
I found out they use a petrolium oil - not synthetic.
I guess I could bring the Mobile 1 with me.

But is that walmart oil filter the best?
Is the Honda one better.
I don't care which is cheaper this is a low priced item.
I just want whatever is best.

My main motiviation for doing it myself is time.
Driving to and from the dealer and waiting for them to do it eats up 2 to 3 hours from my day.
I'd guess it would take under 30 minutes to do it myself once I get the hang of it.

Time is precious.
So if I do it myself do i really need a lift?
What about those things you put in front of the wheels and drive up onto?
ARE they safe?
ARe they high enough?

Need fewer troops to support.
Drive a hybrid.
Best tank 71.65 MPG.

Before this car I spent two years learning hypermiling on my 2004 HCH1.