Acquire a small funnel to replace the bad oil. Nevertheless, purchase a car ramp for cars that are low to the ground. Now that you have these tools present, it is time to start the oil change. Start off by getting underneath the car to locate the oil screw. It looks like a pan cut in half with a large screw attached, and the oil filter should be located near that very spot. Once located, find a socket attachment that fits the screw firmly. Next, loosen the screw a little and place the oil container underneath the oil screw. Now, start unscrewing it with fingers until the screw is completely off. Let the bad oil leak out until it is done dripping; then, wipe the screw hole off as well as the screw with the dirty towel. Use the socket to replace …show more content…
Start by placing the oil pan underneath the oil filter. Normally, they are very easy to take off by using bare hands and turning the filter counter clock wise. In worse cases, they are on glued shut so a flat tip screwdriver and hammer are needed. Take the hammer and bang the screwdriver into the side of the filer all the way through. Then, hold the driver and turn it counter clockwise to loosen filer and the rest in history. Now, replace the old filer with the new one, but first lubricate the ring around the new filter with oil. This allows the filter to go back on smoothly. Once you have replaced the filer and secured it, it is now time to pour the new oil into the car. When those tasks are complete, get out from underneath the car along with the oil container. Furthermore, open your hood and locate the oil cap, and unscrew it. Place the funnel inside the hole and pour the proper amount of oil required by the car. Once successfully done, now you can remove the funnel and replace the oil cap. Next, turn on the car and let the new oil run throughout the car. Nevertheless, it is time to clean up all the tools and put them away. After ten minutes have passed by, you can now turn off the car and you are
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oil and filters in your garage you will save time and money compared to going to the mechanic.
Specific purpose: To inform the audience on how to change the oil in a vehical.
America has been in an oil crisis for many years, it should stop. People and companies are using more oil than they should. Oil supplies are fragile. If the United States drills for oil in several other countries it would cost a lot of money and gas prices will increase. There is an option of drilling in Alaska for oil. If the United States did drill it would be cheaper because it is domestic. If the United States collected oil from Alaska's wildlife it would have an overall positive outcome.
There also is an idea of trying a natural recovery by letting naturally occurring microorganisms, sunlight and the natural water to try to break down the leaked oil. Although relying on natural forces and so called “doing nothing” may be hard for some people to follow, in some cases this may be the best cleanup option. Natural recovery can be a great natural component in cleaning up the oil.
Step 3: Place the oil drain pan under the plug and loosen the plug with a socket wrench. Remember: turn counterclockwise to remove bolts.
Once you have the car in the air you will want to put some jack stands under each side and lower the car down on these, this will prevent the car from falling on you if the jack where to collapse, since jacks are only designed to pick the car up, not support it all day. Once the car is safely on the jack stands, you are ready to change the oil.
4. Jack the car up about a foot to a foot and a half. Use the jack stands and put them on both sides of the car. ** This is a very important procedure; in case the jack fails (unlikely but can happen) you have something to hold up the car.
That is how you change your oil a simple process that saves you money and keeps your car running for as long as you need
The first thing that you have to do is to get ready for this process. Check your oil to see if it needs changed. Look at what color the oil is. If the oil has a golden color to it, the oil is still good, but if the oil is black then you’re going to have to change your oil and oil filter. After you determine that your oil needs changed, you are going to have to get the necessary supplies. The supplies that you are going to need are new oil, container to drain the old oil into, a car jack, jack stands, paper towels, and a new oil filter. All of these supplies can be found at your local auto shop.
First and foremost, safety is the number one priority for you and others depending on the situation that’s been given to you. Above all, make certain the car is out of traffic and on level ground should be the main priority. Once the car and yourself are safe, putting out some hazard markers is courteous to other automobile drivers so they’re mindful of the hazard ahead. Next, the car needs to be prepared to change the tire, so ensure the vehicle is in park if it’s an automatic, or first gear if it’s a standard. Also, set the emergency brake, doing these two things will ensure the car does not roll when lifting the car.
Therefore, you will raise the jack so that it almost touches the car. Once the jack is raised enough to just touch the car; position the jack so that it is not tilted; furthermore, make sure the jack is 6 – 12 inches behind the front or rear of the tire. When you are sure the jack is in position correctly; proceed by raising the jack, so that the car will rise off the ground. Remember you need to fit a fully inflated tire in place of the flat; therefore, make sure you jack the car up enough to get a fully inflated tire under there. Once you have the car off the ground; go ahead and remove the lug nuts with your hand. Now, grasp the wheel at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock and pull the wheel straight off. Place the flat tire in the trunk; otherwise, it will be in the way while you are working. You will then, pick up the spare tire and line up the holes with the threaded shafts; then slide the spare tire onto the threaded shafts. Next, you will spin the lug nuts on by hand; indeed, you have to turn the lug nuts clockwise to tighten them.
Usually 2 separate pans are needed. One is for oils, such as motor oil and power steering fluid, and the other is for antifreeze. If the antifreeze fluid is relatively new, it can be saved and reused. The oil on the other hand should not be reused because if the engine is internally damaged, there may be small bits of metal in the oil that cannot be seen as well as sludge that can build up making a motor work harder. Normally the oil filter is left on to keep oil from dripping. Once all the oil and antifreeze are drained, replace the plugs and tighten. Also, if the vehicle has a working air conditioner system, a recovery machine is needed to recycle the Freon out of the system. The system is under high pressure and Freon depletes the ozone layer, so only a certified technician can handle Freon. Even if your AC compressor is locked up, the system may still have Freon still in its lines. If you are planning an engine swap, it is best to have a local auto shop recover your Freon for you before starting the engine removal
In any case, the best time to change your engine oil is to counsel your proprietor's manual as the automaker has decided, in light of more tightly engine resistances and oil science, what works best for your vehicle. A few autos with the oil life observing frameworks additionally act like the proprietor's manual and by doing as such advises the proprietor when the oil change is required, which should be taken after. Consequently, by counseling your proprietor's manual you won't just guarantee that the life of your auto is managed for most extreme hope and additionally sparing assets and yet in the meantime save the
If you’re not sure where the air filter is located, then consult your owner’s manual. This would also be a good time to review your other maintenance due items as you seek to replace