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How to Change the Oil in Your Car

    

Do you want to know the easiest way to extend the life of your car? That's right, changing the oil every 3000-4000 miles is the most important thing you could ever do. And now, you can do it yourself. You can change the oil and filter in you and your spouse's car for about $15 and 30 minutes of your time. Follow the directions below to learn how to change the oil in your car.

1. Buy yourself a case (12 QT) of motor oil and two filters from any local store selling automotive items. They will have manuals to help you choose the proper filter for your car. As for the oil, buy the cheapest brand available. BUT, make sure the oil is API (American Petroleum Institute) certified. All certified oils will say so on the label.

2. Grab an old pair of jeans and crawl under the front of your car. You will notice a relatively large tank with a bolt protruding from the bottom or side of it. That's the oil tank.

 3. Place a shallow pan (wide enough to hold 4 or 5 quarts) under the discharge bolt of the tank.

 4. Remove the bolt making sure not to round the edges. If you do round the edges of the bolt, use a vise grip in the future.

5. Drain all of the oil from the tank. It will easily flow out into the pan you placed under the tank.

6. Screw the bolt back in, making sure it is good and tight.

7. Now, locate the oil filter. It is normally within easy access somewhere on the side of your engine.

8. You will need a filter wrench to remove the filter. They are pretty inexpensive.

How to Change the Oil in Your Car

 
 

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