occurs, most of us just set up an appointment at the repair garage and spend money for

someone to do something so easy, you can do it yourself in a short amount of time. It is a

basic necessity in maintaining your vehicle that can leave you with pride in yourself for a

The first step in the process is buying the oil and oil filter. You can find these in

any store that sells automotive items. There will be a manual near the filters to find the

right oil filter for your car. As for your oil, brand is not important as long as it is API

(American Petroleum Institute) certified. All certified oils will state this on the label.

Your owner’s manual should be consulted for the amount and type of oil such as 5 w30

Now that you have your oil and filters you can begin the job. With your old jeans

and shirt on you need to crawl under the front of your car. You will notice a relatively

engine. It will normally be found within easy access somewhere toward the side of the

environment. Note the present mileage of the car and repeat the process every 3,000

you have placed under it. You must drain all of the oil from the tank. When it is empty

grip is a set of pliers that adjust and grip tightly for maximum hold and control of bolts

engine. You will need a filter wrench to remove the filter. They are inexpensive and

rechecking for leaks. Dispose of your old oil at the local gas station or auto parts store.

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