How to Change Your Car Oil

Changing your car oil is an important part of vehicle maintenance. It’s simple and can save you money. Follow these steps to do it yourself:

What You Need

• New oil (check your car manual for the correct type)
• New oil filter
• Wrench
• Oil pan
• Funnel
• Gloves

Steps

1. Park your car: Make sure it’s on a flat surface. Turn off the engine and let it cool.
2. Find the drain plug: Place the oil pan under it.
3. Drain the oil: Use a wrench to unscrew the plug. Let the oil drain into the pan.
4. Replace the filter: Remove the old oil filter and screw in the new one.
5. Add new oil: Use the funnel to pour in new oil. Check the level with the dipstick.
6. Dispose of old oil: Take the used oil to a recycling center.

Tips

• Wear gloves: This keeps your hands clean and safe.
• Recycle old oil: Never throw it in the trash.
• Use the right oil: Check your car manual to avoid problems.

All Done!

Start your car and let it run for a minute to make sure everything is working fine. You’ve successfully changed your oil!

Source: This tutorial was adapted from Wikipedia.