Oil Filter Research Paper

Almost everyone that owns a vehicle has had to take their vehicle in to a mechanic to get their oil change on their car. But there's another way to do this its called "DO IT YOURSELF".

A. According to Meineke, the average yearly cost of oil changes is about $120 a year. That’s roughly $30-$40 every 3 months. Now compare that to the cost of damages for not maintaining a vehicles engine which can cost up to $4000. So its best to keep your engine up to date with routine

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.

First, you need to remove the oil fill cap under the hood so the oil will flow out freely. Be sure that you have a container for the used oil later; take it to recycle centers which are usually located around town. Remember that it is now illegal to dump oil anywhere. Next find the drain plug, which will be located on the bottom of the engine block. It is the only plug located usually in the middle of a black pan in the front of the vehicle. Be careful that you have the right plug because some transmissions are also equipped with a drain plug. Once the plug has been located, find the right size socket or wrench to fit it, and be careful not to round of the head of the drain plug when you are removing it. Then let the oil drain in to your container. When the pan has drained replace the plug, but do not over-tighten it because you can strip the treads out of pan. Next, you need to find the oil filter, which should be located on either side of the engine block. Then take the oil filter wrench and put it around the filter and remove the old filter. Then take your new filter and take a little

I mixed oil in the water, the oil then started to settle at the top of the water. (oil is not a soluble)

the oil cap and start the engine. Run the engine for 30 seconds or so to circulate the new oil, then

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.

iii. The oil should roughly take ten to fifteen minutes to drain completely. When the oil stops draining your ready to remove the oil filter. Just like before with the plug place the oil drain pan directly under oil filter. This is done because almost always their will still be a little left over oil in the filter. When removing the filter you want to turn the oil filter counter clockwise to release it from your vehicle.

5.     Look under the car to find your oil reservoir, use the socket wrench to remove the nut. Before you do this, you should have an oil pan ready to keep the dirty oil. After you unscrew the nut, you should see a stream of motor oil draining out of the oil tank. Allow this process to occur for 5-10 minutes and make sure the oil is going into the oil pan. This is the most annoying part of the entire procedure because sometimes things can get messy. Also look for the oil filter and twist in open. We are going to replace it with a new one in our next step.

Changing your engine oil is one of the single most important vehicle maintenance acts you can perform. Over time the oil breaks down and no longer performs its job the way it did when it was new. Your engine 's oil helps absorb heat from the engine and lubricates moving metal parts that would otherwise grind together. As you drive, the oil pump circulates oil within your engine and the oil filter catches the deposits that build up over time. The oil filter performs its own type of car maintenance by keeping the oil clean. But as the oil gets older, the number of deposits in the oil continues to build and the filter is unable to extract all of the material. When this happens, the color of the oil changes and it indicates the oil should be

First thing that you will have to do is jack the car up with the car jack, and place the jack stands under the car in a secure location. It is safe to crawl under the car since the car is on jack stands. Bring your container and new oil filter under the car with you. Once you have found the oil pan, pull the plug holding the old oil in the oil pan. Be sure to have your container right under where the plug. The second that you pull that plug, the old oil is going to come out. Let the oil drain completely down in the container. Once it is close or completely drained out you can unscrew the old oil filter. You can examine it to make sure that there is nothing wrong with

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.

Before pouring new oil into the engine block, the drainage bolt must be placed back into the car’s oil pan with the 10-millimeter socket wrench. This assures the new oil will not drip out into the old oil. To replace the old filter with a new one, the new oil must first be applied to the seal of the new filter. This lubes the seal on the new filter so it will not break due to friction. If it does break, the filter will leak and a new oil change will be required. Pouring the new oil in is a relatively easy step compared to all the other steps. To pour the new oil in, the engine oil cap must be removed. The recommended amount of oil and oil type, which is different for every car, can be found in the owners-manual or on the car dealer’s website. For instance, if the recommended amount of oil is 8 quarts, pour in 8 quarts, which can be measured by bottles (usually sold in 2 quart bottles), through a funnel into the engine block.

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