As much as the headline sounds like a challenge from a teenager who forgot you were one once, the reality is you might not know how to properly change your oil or have the tools needed to get the job done the right way. There are specifications you should adhere to in order to make sure your oil is changed properly and you have everything back where it should be. In fact, one of the most basic parts of changing your oil is getting the car up off the ground, but many people who do this themselves just crawl underneath and get the job done.
When it comes to changing your oil, you know this is one of the most basic functions of maintenance you can perform on your vehicle. Most likely you had someone in your life, a parent, grandparent or uncle that taught you how to properly change oil in your vehicle. You may have learned the basic steps to getting the job done right, but did you know the drain bolt is only supposed to be tightened to a specific torque spec? If not, that’s an important omission in the process of changing your oil that you need to be aware of.
Where do you find the torque specs for the drain bolt? How do you get the oil out of the engine? What oil should be put back in? Where does it go? What should I do with the oil once it’s drained? Why did my oil filter just spew oil all over the floor? What are all the steps again? Do I put the drain bolt back on before or after I put new oil in the engine? Why is this something I want to do myself?
These are all legitimate questions and for someone who’s never been under a car even changing the oil can be a challenge because of the number of steps and the technical terminology that’s involved. You can save yourself some money by knowing how to properly change your own oil, but if you’ve never even thought about doing this or your spouse always did it for you and they’re gone now, you may want to sit back and enjoy the video linked below. This video offers you an easy step by step process to changing your own oil and making sure your vehicle is ready to perform its best for you.
As you learn the steps to changing your oil, whether you’re a novice or an expert that just wants to see if you can pick up a tip or two, you might want to save this video to your favorites. It could come in hand, especially if you forget where to find the torque specs for your drain bolt, or you want to review the video to make sure you don’t end up with a garage or driveway floor covered in oil. You can change your own oil and save quite a bit of money in service fees and time each year.
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