How To Change Oil On Your Car

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How To Change Oil On Your Car
By: Christine Julianne

So you are really ready to do, you are really going to change your oil all on you own.Well, I say good for you!You will soon learn that it is so much easier than those mechanics would like you to know.

They like you to bring you car in so they can get you on all the other services they have.Which you can do yourself as well.Read on and discover how to change oil yourself.

You will need to go to your auto parts store to get 5 quarts of name brand oil.You also need a very high quality oil filter, don't use a cheap filter.Also ask for an oil filter wrench or a metal strap wrench. Also get something to catch the oil with, preferably something that will seal.

Ok!now you are ready to get to work.Make sure you are able to fit under your car.You might need to jack up the front some, best to have some supports.

Have a buddy there in case of an accident.First you need to remove your oil cap.Now you can crawl under.

You will want to place the oil tray under the oil plug.At the lowest point of the pan, you will see the plug, remove this.The oil will drain out into your tray, it will take a few min.

When the oil is completely drained, go ahead and put the plug back in.Do not screw it in too tight.Slide the tray under the oil filter.There will be some that will leak as you remove the filter.

With your wrench, turn the oil filter counter clockwise.Once it is loose enough, remove it using your hands.Remember, oil will be coming out, so have your tray ready.

Your new filter will have a rubber gasket.Coat the entire gasket with some of the new oil.This will keep it from sealing so tight that you won't be able to remove it next time.

Time to screw the new oil filter on using only your hands.Now you are ready to screw in the new oil filter.Turn it until it is tight.Using your wrench, tighten it another Ľ to ˝ a turn to make sure it is sealed.Now you can come out from under your car.Time to fill up with your new oil.You are ready to put your new oil in.You should use the entire 5 quarts.

Replace your oil cap and then start your car, let it run for about 5 minutes. Turn your car off and check your dip stick. Now you have discovered <a href=http://www.carcaretips.net/general-car-maintenance.php>how to change oil</a> all by yourself and have nice clean oil in there.With nice clean oil, you are ready to go.

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