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As I slid under my Montero Sport last weekend for its routine oil change, I couldn't help but think about how contract obligations work in different fields - even the PBA basketball league where Phoenix recently raised concerns about Larry Muyang playing for Pampanga despite his active contract. Much like how teams need to honor their agreements, our vehicles require us to honor maintenance schedules to keep performing at their best. Having maintained my own Montero Sport for over 85,000 kilometers, I've found that DIY oil changes not only save money but give you that satisfying connection with your machine that dealership visits simply can't provide.

The process begins with gathering the right materials, and here's where I've developed strong preferences over the years. I always use fully synthetic 5W-30 oil - specifically about 7.2 liters for the 4D56 engine - because in our tropical climate, the slightly higher viscosity maintains better pressure during those long drives to provincial destinations. The oil filter is equally crucial, and I've found that the original Mitsubishi filter, while costing around 450 pesos more than generic brands, provides significantly better filtration that's visible when you cut open the used filter. What many owners don't realize is that the Montero Sport's oil drain plug requires a specific 14mm socket with careful handling - overtightening just slightly can strip the aluminum oil pan threads, creating a 3,500-peso repair bill I unfortunately learned about the hard way during my first attempt.

While the basketball league investigates contract compliance issues, we DIY enthusiasts face our own compliance challenges with proper disposal. In Metro Manila alone, an estimated 65% of used motor oil gets disposed improperly despite numerous collection centers. I always keep my used oil in the original containers and drop them at designated collection points - it's a small effort that makes a big environmental difference. The actual changing process takes me about 45 minutes now, though my first attempt stretched to nearly two hours as I struggled with the skid plate removal and figuring out the optimal jack positioning. What surprised me most was discovering that many quick-lube places don't replace the drain plug washer consistently - a 25-peso part that prevents slow leaks but often gets overlooked.

The satisfaction comes when you start the engine and see the oil pressure light extinguish immediately, then check for leaks and find everything clean. I typically document each change with photos and notes in my maintenance log - this has helped me identify patterns like how my urban driving consumes oil slightly faster than highway miles. Unlike the contractual confusion in professional sports, maintaining your own vehicle creates clear accountability and understanding of your machine's needs. The 4,500 pesos I save each service adds up significantly over time, but more valuable is the confidence gained from knowing exactly what's happening beneath those familiar contours of my Montero Sport. That knowledge has helped me identify potential issues early, like when I noticed metallic flakes in the oil at 72,000 kilometers that prompted me to investigate what turned out to be a beginning bearing wear - caught early enough to prevent catastrophic failure.