How to Change Your Own Oil

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<div align="left">Changing your own oil isn&rsquo;t that difficult of a feat as many people believe it is. In fact, it&rsquo;s one of the more easier and rewarding work you&rsquo;ll do ever do on your car, not to mention how much money you can save by doing it yourself.</div>
<div align="left"><br />First, you&rsquo;ll need to figure out what type and capacity of engine oil your car needs. You should then find the oil filter that is needed; it is recommended you change your filter with every oil change. You should refer to your owner&rsquo;s manual for this information.</div>
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<p>Next, you&rsquo;ll need the supplies (See below for product selection):</p>
<p>1. New engine oil<br />2. Oil filter<br />3. Oil filter wrench&nbsp;<br />4. Oil drain pan (11 QT Capacity)&nbsp;<br />5. Funnel&nbsp;<br />6. Jack (2 ton)&nbsp;<br />7. Jack stands (3 ton)&nbsp;</p>
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<p>1. Engage parking brake and position jack underneath the metal frame of your car. Raise jack. Make sure the jack is securely supported by the frame to prevent accidents.</p>
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<p>2. Slide the jack stands on both sides of your car. Again, make sure they are underneath the metal frame to prevent any accidents.</p>
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<p>3. Carefully lower the jack and remove it.</p>
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<p>4. Place oil drain pan underneath the oil filter.</p>
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<p>5. Remove the oil cap off the top of your engine.</p>
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<p>6. Remove the oil filter by turning it counter-clockwise. Oftentimes it will be a tight fit; an oil filter wrench should do the trick! Your oil will start to gush out until it reduces to a smaller stream. Wait a few minutes for the stream to cease.</p>
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<p>7. Dip your finger in the new oil and smear it around the gasket of the new filter. This will create a seal and also makes it easy to remove the filter for your next oil change. Screw on the new oil filter. Make sure it&rsquo;s on snugly, but don&rsquo;t over tighten it.</p>
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<p>8. Fill up your engine with the necessary amount of oil. Use a funnel to prevent any spills. Screw the oil cap on.</p>
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<p>9. Position the jack underneath car again, and raise it until it is supporting the car. Slide jack stands out. Lower jack slowly, taking all precautions.</p>
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<p align="center">And that&rsquo;s it! Pretty simple. Don&rsquo;t forget to recycle your old oil at a nearby automotive shop!</p>
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