2025 June DIY Car Maintenance at Canadian Tire

📅 Date: June 2025
📍 Location: Canadian Tire parking lot, Calgary

🔧 Tools, a Creeper, and a Brave Heart

This wasn’t just a shopping trip—it was a mission. With my classmate lending me tools and my newly purchased mini creeper (that rolling board mechanics use), I marched into the Canadian Tire parking lot like a hero with a socket wrench.

🛢️ Oil Change in a Quiet Corner

I picked a quiet parking spot, clean and discreet, so I wouldn’t disturb anyone. Then, I slid under my car and got to work. 40 minutes later, the oil was fresh, the air filter was new, and the cabin filter was breathing freely again.

💰 Budget-Friendly Victory

All the supplies—oil, filters, and even the creeper—came straight from Canadian Tire. Total cost? Just $74. Honestly, that’s cheaper than two restaurant dinners in Calgary. Not bad for keeping my car young and happy.

🏅 Skills Acquired, Space Needed

Now I can proudly say I have the skill to do basic car maintenance. The only challenge? Finding the right space. A parking lot worked this time, but a proper garage would be even better.

🎉 Conclusion

So, if any of my friends ever need a helping hand with oil changes or filters, you know who to call. I bring the skills, you bring the space—and together, we’ll keep those engines purring. 😄