Originally Posted by curtis61387

Hey guys, I would like to learn how to change the oil on my '72 250C the proper way. I have had too many bad experiences with the shops in my area and want to take over as much maintenance as I can on my car.

I know this is a pretty basic task and I could have probably found another source on the net that would guide me through a basic oil change. However I knew that you guys would guide me through the specifics for my make/model and it would get done right. Thanks in advance.

So, where do I start?