- New engine oil (check your vehicle's owner's manual for the correct type and amount)
- Oil filter (check your vehicle's owner's manual for the correct size)
- Oil pan
- Funnel
- Wrench
- Rags
Instructions:
1. Park your car on a level surface. Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down.
2. Locate the oil drain plug. It is usually located on the bottom of the oil pan.
3. Place the oil pan under the oil drain plug.
4. Use the wrench to loosen the oil drain plug. Allow the oil to drain into the oil pan.
5. Once the oil has drained, replace the oil drain plug. Tighten the plug until it is snug.
6. Locate the oil filter. It is usually located near the top of the engine.
7. Use the wrench to loosen the oil filter. Remove the oil filter and discard it.
8. Apply a thin coat of new engine oil to the gasket of the new oil filter.
9. Screw the new oil filter onto the engine until it is snug. Do not overtighten the oil filter.
10. Use the funnel to add new engine oil to the engine. Add the amount of oil specified in your vehicle's owner's manual.
11. Check the oil level using the dipstick. The oil level should be between the "full" and "add" marks on the dipstick.
12. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes. Check the oil level again to make sure that it is correct.
13. Turn off the engine and dispose of the old engine oil and oil filter properly.
