Would you change car oil by yourself? You probably did it once and decided not to repeat the ordeal. But if in any case there's no available car detailing service in town or you just simply want to save money, it's not a bad idea to slide under the car and follow the steps below on how to go about it.
1. Have the right tools and purchase the right oil and filter. Check your car's manual for type of oil needed.
2. Run the car's engine for a few minutes before draining the oil. Warm oil drains faster than cold.
3. Park the car on a level surface. Engage the brake and turn off the engine. Use a jack, or any sturdy foundation to raise the front end of the car so you can slide easily.
4. Locate the oil drain plug, usually on the underside of the engine. Refer to the manual for the exact location.
5. Position the oil drain pan under the plug. Loosen it using a socket wrench.
6. Remove the plug carefully and let the oil drain into the pan.
7. Reinstall the plug and tighten it with a wrench.
8. Locate the oil filter and place the pan underneath it.
9. Unscrew it using a wrench.
10. Wipe the area where the filter mounts to the engine using a rug.
11. Add some oil to the rubber seal of the new filter using your finger.
12. Screw the new filter into place. Do not over tighten it.
13. Once the oil is out, replace it with a new one.
14. Find the oil filler cap on the engine and remove it.
15. Pour in the new oil using a funnel.
16. Replace the cap when finished.
17. Run the engine for a minute and check the dipstick. Refer to your car's manual for the right oil level. Add if necessary.
18. Check for leaks. Tighten the plug if you find any leak.
19. Wipe excess oil using newspaper or rags.
20. Dispose the used oil properly.
If you think you can't do this and you'd rather let professionals do it, Splash Car Wash Wilton offers oil change services. Full address is at 82 Danbury Rd. Wilton, CT 06897. Their Express Lube service is run by technicians trained to use use the latest technologies for all car models, old and new.
1. Have the right tools and purchase the right oil and filter. Check your car's manual for type of oil needed.
2. Run the car's engine for a few minutes before draining the oil. Warm oil drains faster than cold.
3. Park the car on a level surface. Engage the brake and turn off the engine. Use a jack, or any sturdy foundation to raise the front end of the car so you can slide easily.
4. Locate the oil drain plug, usually on the underside of the engine. Refer to the manual for the exact location.
5. Position the oil drain pan under the plug. Loosen it using a socket wrench.
6. Remove the plug carefully and let the oil drain into the pan.
7. Reinstall the plug and tighten it with a wrench.
8. Locate the oil filter and place the pan underneath it.
9. Unscrew it using a wrench.
10. Wipe the area where the filter mounts to the engine using a rug.
11. Add some oil to the rubber seal of the new filter using your finger.
12. Screw the new filter into place. Do not over tighten it.
13. Once the oil is out, replace it with a new one.
14. Find the oil filler cap on the engine and remove it.
15. Pour in the new oil using a funnel.
16. Replace the cap when finished.
17. Run the engine for a minute and check the dipstick. Refer to your car's manual for the right oil level. Add if necessary.
18. Check for leaks. Tighten the plug if you find any leak.
19. Wipe excess oil using newspaper or rags.
20. Dispose the used oil properly.
If you think you can't do this and you'd rather let professionals do it, Splash Car Wash Wilton offers oil change services. Full address is at 82 Danbury Rd. Wilton, CT 06897. Their Express Lube service is run by technicians trained to use use the latest technologies for all car models, old and new.
