LubeLogger – Self-Hosted Maintenance Logging for Your Vehicles

If you’re a vehicle enthusiast or a meticulous DIYer, keeping track of oil changes, tire rotations, and regular maintenance tasks can be overwhelming – unless you’ve got the right tool. Meet LubeLogger, a self-hosted web application built to help you easily log and track maintenance tasks for all your vehicles.

🚗 What is LubeLogger?

LubeLogger is a modern, lightweight, self-hosted maintenance logging tool designed to help you keep detailed records of your vehicle servicing history. It’s perfect for personal use – whether you maintain one car or an entire fleet of bikes, trucks, or tractors.

No more messy spreadsheets, forgotten oil changes, or misplaced notes – LubeLogger keeps everything organized and easily accessible.

🌐 Features

• ✅ Web-based interface – no desktop software needed
• ✅ Supports multiple vehicles
• ✅ Tracks services like oil changes, tire rotations, brake jobs, and more
• ✅ Filter and sort maintenance logs
• ✅ Mobile-friendly
• ✅ Works great with SQLite or PostgreSQL
• ✅ Easy Docker deployment

🚀 How to Deploy LubeLogger with Docker

Setting up LubeLogger is simple thanks to its Docker support. Here’s a quick guide to getting it running:

1. Create a docker-compose.yml file:

services:
  app:
    image: ghcr.io/hargata/lubelogger:latest
    restart: unless-stopped
    ports:
      - 8080:8080
    volumes:
      - data:/App/data
      - keys:/root/.aspnet/DataProtection-Keys
    env_file:
      - .env

volumes:
  data:
  keys:

This setup uses SQLite, so there’s no need to manage a separate database – everything is stored locally in the data volume.

Want PostgreSQL instead? Scroll down to the PostgreSQL section below.

2. Add environment variables in a .env file (optional):

This is optional if you’re using the default SQLite database. But if you’d like to set your own configuration, here’s a basic example:

# Example .env
ASPNETCORE_ENVIRONMENT=Production
Logging__LogLevel__Default=Information

3. Start the application:

docker-compose up -d

Once the container is up and running, open your browser and go to:

http://localhost:8080

You should see the LubeLogger dashboard.

🗃️ Optional: Use PostgreSQL

If you prefer a more robust database for multiple users or production setups, add PostgreSQL to your Docker Compose:

services:
  app:
    image: ghcr.io/hargata/lubelogger:latest
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - db
    ports:
      - 8080:8080
    environment:
      - ConnectionStrings__DefaultConnection=Host=db;Port=5432;Database=lubelogger;Username=postgres;Password=yourpassword
    volumes:
      - data:/App/data
      - keys:/root/.aspnet/DataProtection-Keys

  db:
    image: postgres:15
    restart: unless-stopped
    environment:
      POSTGRES_DB: lubelogger
      POSTGRES_USER: postgres
      POSTGRES_PASSWORD: yourpassword
    volumes:
      - pgdata:/var/lib/postgresql/data

volumes:
  data:
  keys:
  pgdata:

Replace yourpassword with something secure. LubeLogger will auto-migrate the database schema when it connects.

📦 Data Persistence

LubeLogger stores vehicle data inside the /App/data folder. This is mounted via Docker volumes to ensure your data persists even if the container is restarted or rebuilt.

💡 Final Thoughts

LubeLogger is an elegant and efficient solution for anyone who wants to self-host their own vehicle maintenance log. It’s simple enough for casual users, yet powerful enough for gearheads or small fleet owners.

If you love the control and simplicity of self-hosted tools, give LubeLogger a spin.

🧩 GitHub Repository:
https://github.com/hargata/lubelog

✉️ Built and maintained by @hargata