Way To Change Oil

Wow, you are actually going to change your oil all on your own.That is great!You will soon learn that it is so much easier than those mechanics would like you to know.
They would rather you bring it to them on a regular basis so they can charge you for all the other maintenance services they provide.Which you can do yourself as well.Read on and discover how to change oil yourself.
Since you have decided to do this yourself, you need 5 quarts of new oil, use a name brand, not the cheap stuff.You also need to purchase a very high quality oil filter, don't go with the cheaper ones.Also ask for an oil filter wrench or a metal strap wrench. You also need a container to catch the oil, one that will seal closed.
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.
Always have someone there in case of accidents.Before you climb under your car, remove the oil cap.Now to get under for the fun stuff.
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.
After you have drained the oil, replace the oil plug.Be sure not to screw it in too tight, this will strip it.Now you want to move your drain pan under the oil filter.Oil will leak as you pull the filter out.

Using your filter wrench, you will want to turn the oil filter counter clockwise.Once it is loose enough, remove it using your hands.As I said earlier, there will be some oil that will come out.
On your new filter, you will see a rubber gasket.Take some of your new oil and completely coat the gasket.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.Now you can use your filter wrench to turn it another ? to ? turn to seal it.You are done under the car now.Time to fill up with your new oil.You are ready to put your new oil in.You should use the entire 5 quarts.
Put your cap on and then turn on your engine and let it run for about 5 minutes. Turn your car off and check your dip stick. Now you have discovered how to change oil all by yourself and have nice clean oil in there.With nice clean oil, you are ready to go.