Thursday, May 23, 2013

How to change oil

First make sure the car is off and open the hood. The take off the oil cap and make sure there isnt a lot of corrosion or oil build up. Then go underneath the car and find the oil plug which is located on the oil pan directly before it connects to the transmission. Then get a way to catch the oil that will come out. Slowly screw the oil plug off until it gets to the very end of the threads. Pull it out quick so oil doesnt get all over you and let it all drain out. Then put the plug back in and tighten it down till its snug. Then locate the oil filter and screw it off, making sure you also have something to catch the oil because there will still be some inside the filter. Set the old filter aside and take some oil and rub it around the O-ring of the new filter. Screw it back on snuggly like the oil plug. The add new oil to the engine and put the oil cap back on. Start the car and wait for the oil light to turn off. Check for any leaks underneath the car. Then shut it off and check the oil dipstick. If the oil level is good then make sure the plug and filter are tight and the the oil cap is put back on. If you have done all this your car will be happy for another 3,000 miles:) Keep your car happy

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