Your reception depends on a number of factors - type and placement of antenna, location of your house relative to the broadcast towers, frequency, etc. My antenna is homemade with thick copper wire and is hung near a window.
I do my own oil changes - and will continue to do so until I am no longer physically able. My vehicle calls for regular oil (not synthetic). I do buy an official Toyota filter. I just have to deal with oil disposal.
I would never go to one of those quick lube places. There are tons of horror...