How to Change Your Car's Oil: Part 2

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You've checked out Part 1 of the series on howcast.com and successfully successfully drained the used oil. Now it's time the replace the filter and add new oil.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Your car's owner's manual
A car jack and jack stands
An oil pan
An oil-filter wrench
A new oil filter
A funnel
A rag or a paper towel
A large resealable plastic bag
Motor oil
An approved automotive store that can dispose of your used oil and filter

Warning: Changing your oil can be dangerous, so be careful. If the car is jacked up incorrectly, you can hurt yourself and damage the car.

Step 1: Remove the oil filter

Under the hood or under the car, locate the oil filter, which is usually in the lower half of the engine block. Put the oil pan on the ground underneath the filter. With the oil-filter wrench, turn the filter counterclockwise to loosen it. Slowly and carefully remove it with your hands. The filter is full of oil: Have the oil pan handy. Seal the filter in the plastic bag and set it aside.

Tip: Once you remove the filter, make sure the rubber seal has come off with it and is not still attached to your car.

Step 2: Open the new filter

Open the new filter. With your finger, rub a thin layer of fresh oil around the rubber seal to lubricate it.

Step 3: Install the filter

Install the filter securely by turning it clockwise. You don't need the oil-filter wrench.

Tip: If the filter is screwed in too tightly, it can be damaged.

Step 4: Lower the car

Jack the car up slightly higher. Remove the jack stand; then lower the car back to the ground. Remove the jack.

Step 5: Add fresh oil

Under the hood, insert the funnel into the oil filler you opened earlier. Pour the oil into the funnel. Most cars require 4 to 6 quarts. Don't top it off. Replace the oil cap.

Step 6: Run the car

Start the car, let the engine run for about 30 seconds, and then turn it off.

Step 7: Check the oil level

Under the hood, pull out the oil dipstick, and wipe it with a rag or paper towel. Slide the dipstick all the way back into its slot. Pull the dipstick out again. Notice where the line of oil falls on the stick--it should be somewhere between the "add" and "full" markers. If you need to add more oil, do so. If not, replace the dipstick.

Step 8: Go for a ride

Close the hood and take your car for a spin. First stop: an automotive store, to drop off the used oil and filter for proper disposal.

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Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• hothowtos
• cars
• transportation
• maintenance
• repairing
• maintaining
• changing
• oil
• yourself
• home

[CEOPWNAGE]

ive been able to change my own oil succsesfully since i was about 12 because my dad showed me how, just cause other people didnt have the oppurtunity doesnt make them stupid.

[hellstudios]

just because I'm vegetarian doesn't mean I can't be Sadistic and Violent.

Yay eye gouging.

[Godsclaws]

wow, love how some people here assumes your an idiot if you dont know how to change your own oil. Perhaps those people should consider the young females (me) watching this because they have never been given the opportunity or chance to be taught how to do it themselves because we/me are too busy doing all the things males have no idea how to do.

[maalketh34]

I love how they think were completely stupid and explain it step by step... They act like where a bunch of two year olds.... but i guess if you need explanation that far thennn your kinda screwed....

[romainechester]

Leagues better than the Expert Village crap.

[KrackowKid]

Step 1.Try and wear latex surgical gloves when changing or handling oil. It cab cause skin rashes and dermatitis. prolonged exposure to automotive oil can cause skin cancer.

[cdude100]

heres the short version of this video watch?v=kTW914XLBuo

[ARTIK41]

@gamer360100

First thing you should know and do, is  proper grammar and spelling.

[DrLsw]

@gamer360100 some people arnt car people, just how it is. thats like me saying if you cant fix a computer problem its a Id10T error and your a moron.. not everyone has time or cares about doing things them selves or learning how to. because really when you think about it most people live in a society where its recommended to pay someone to fix stuff for you and sadly some people are taught growing up to pay to hav everything done for them instead of learning how to do it them selves

[gamer360100]

If anybody doesent no how to Chang oil ur stupid that's the frist thing you sould no what to do own. A car

[FixFalcon]

If you are an adult male in the U.S.A. and you don't know how to change your oil....KILL YOURSELF IMMEDIATELY.