How To Change Engine Oil
The guide on how to change engine oil in your automobile or car and how often you need to replace the oil
Change the oil yourself to your car is not only a good save money, but it is much easier than it seems. However, whether they do so for the first time or whether an experienced hand, we can show you a series of tips to perform this task as simply as possible.
What do you need?
About 5 liters of motor oil
An oil filter
A wrench to the nut or drained a key to the measure and a key filter.
A large tray to drain, at least 6 to 8 liters of capacity.
A waste rag
A cleaning solution and latex gloves.
A funnel
Step 1 - Choose the Oil
Your manual should recommend certain amount of oil to be used under normal operation, as well as the number of miles that can drive the vehicle before you change the oil. However, if done often short trips, constant stops and starts in traffic, trailers and moving, its engine makes extra efforts that require more frequent changes. Be sure to check the manual for special conditions and does not exceed the recommendations of the security
As a rule intuitive, change your motor oil and oil filter for every 5000 miles or every 3 months, whichever comes first. This practice will provide greater protection and long life of its engine. (Be sure to consult your owner’s manual for specific conditions and do not exceed the recommendations of the warranty.)
Step 2 - Prepare Your Vehicle
Always be sure to consult the manual for specific safety issues before preparing the car.
Never use a cat to keep the vehicle at high because it is very unstable. The ramps are ideal portable and more secure. Ramps inclined the car enough power to allow a slip underneath. Make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions Ramp, especially in security. After making sure you’re in a required level, drive the vehicle toward the ramp to the front wheels are high. Put both the hand brake on the wheels and blocks of wood to prevent the vehicle to roll. Put the car in first gear if manual transmission or “parking” if automatic transmission. The cold oil should not be drained before starting the engine. Start the car to increase the temperature of the oil and bring it to normal operating temperatures. Then, turn off the engine and lift the boss to loosen the filter and thus avoid a vacuum. This allows the oil to drain from the bottom of an easier way.
Step 3 - Empty Oil
Find the plug-drained soil in the bottom of the vehicle. This must be located in the bottom of the rear of the engine or carter. Be sure not to loosen the cap draining of the automatic transmission, by mistake. Place the tray to drain the oil beneath the drain plug and slightly rearward. Using his key, move the plug in contrast to the hands of the clock until they rotate freely. Finish the operation by screwing with your hand. At this point, make sure that the oil comes out with freedom and is likely to come out hot. Try not to pull the plug into the tray, but do not worry if that happens.
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