How to Change Your Engine Oil - You Can Do That

to change their oil anymore? I am not, but thought it was good
idea to teach my teenage daughter that if she wanted to save
some money by making it herself. How do I help her write
Step-by-step instructions on how to go about it, You May find that
follow these simple steps can help you as well. Below are the exact
list of steps it follows that it is actually changing her car oil.

I made a list of tools and materials they should bring together
before. Check your owner's manual for oil type and amount
necessary. All auto parts stores will help you in finding the right oil
and filter.

I explained it was a good idea to run the motor car
few minutes before he drained the oil, as warm oil drains quickly
of cold oil.

Always park the vehicle on a level surface, engage parking brake
and turn off the engine. It May be necessary to raise the front end of the
to the floor. If so, use two stands, one on each side of the
strong foundation.

I told her to put a new oil under the hood so that it would not
forget to add the new oil back into the engine. I've heard from people
oblivion.

Next to locate the oil drain plug on the underside of the engine. Check your manual for exact location.

Place pan under the oil drain plug and loosen the plug socket wrench and turn the opposite remove drain plug.

Remove the hand and be wary of a rush of hot oil. Wearing gloves is a good idea.

Let the oil in a frying pan.

This is a good idea to replace the seals drain at least every other oil change.

Replace the plug by hand and then tightened with a wrench or socket and
Be careful not to over tighten the plug. This could lead to leaks and / or
make it difficult to remove the cap later.

Locate the existing oil filter. Again, check the owner's manual for exact location.

Place oil pan under the oil filter to catch.

Use an adjustable oil filter unscrew the key to the old oil filter.

Use a cloth to wipe the area where the filter engine mounts.

finger to add some new oil on the rubber stamp of the new filter.

Screw the new filter into place by hand. If you are not strong enough to use an adjustable filter wrench, not over tighten.

After all the old oil is out and you have installed a new filter and tightened the drain plug it's time to add new oil.

Locate the oil filler cap on top of the engine and remove it.

Place the funnel into the opening and pour in new oil.

Replace the cover when you are done.

Run the engine for a minute and then check the dipstick. Owner
The manual should show you a diagram of where the oil level should be. Add
more oil if needed.

Check the area around the drain plug and oil filter for oil leaks. Tighten the plug or oil filter if you leak.

Use cloth and / or paper wipe the excess oil.

Pour oil into a plastic container after the oil cools down. I use an old plastic milk containers.

Finally, sell the used oil recycling center, auto repair
trade or county land fill. Never it pour down drains or directly onto
ground.

That's it! She was able to change your car's oil with a little help
from me and she keeps these notes in your glove compartment
future oil changes. In this way, and itself was able to save $ 20.
Good luck.

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