Jun 13, 2012

How do I change the oil in a car

Any owner at least once during the operation of the car faced with the question of changing the oil in the engine. The question is not only how to do it myself, but how often to perform this procedure.
Of course, for every car there is an individual scheme of an oil change, which is spelled out in the manufacturer's instructions. As an independent oil change, then it's pretty easy to do if follow our instructions. The preparatory phase
First of all, you need to look into the manual to your car and read the manufacturer's recommendations for oil change, in particular, what type of oil suitable for the engine of your car. After this you should buy a new fuel filter and oil canister with a small margin. At the same stock of oil should only slightly exceed the volume of the engine of your car.
Now go directly to the inspection of the vehicle. What does it do? In order to determine the location and shape of the oil filter. It is also necessary to check whether you will be able to fit with the container to drain the old oil under the car and then get this container and oil filter. But in any case, it is recommended to raise the car on jacks or lifts, or stop by the pier and observation deck.
You should have a flashlight, because under the car will be dark. Turning on a flashlight, locate the holes to drain waste oil from the engine. Inspect metal and oil pan and pick him for the appropriate size of a key. Now proceed to determine the location of oil filter, then you can safely get to the replacement of oil in the engine car. Replacing the engine oil
Before we proceed directly to the process of replacing oil, gather the necessary tools that will be useful to you while you work. So, you need two key combo and the oil filter, a flashlight, funnel, plastic or metal container, rubber gloves, rags, paper and cans.
Put the car in a parking mode, if you have automatic transmission. If not, leave the car at the included manual brake. Check that all wheels were properly on the overpass, or while under the car, you may be in danger. Remember that the car should be on a hard, flat surface.
Once you drove the car on the overpass or the observation deck, turn off the engine to cool down the oil. Wear rubber gloves and remove all lids and hinged hatches, which closed access to the engine. Also prepare the necessary keys, the capacity to drain waste oil, rags and paper.
Conveniently located under the car, place a container under the discharge of waste oil sump. Through the key of the appropriate size, loosen the cork oil pan by turning it counterclockwise. At the same time making sure that the plastic or metal liner, available on the cork is stuck to a sump or dropped in a container of used oil.
Now you can gently unscrew the cap by hand, always holding her other hand to avoid being knocked out of the oil pan under the oil pressure. When you unscrewed the end cap, remove the hand sharply to the side, while substituting the capacity to drain the oil. Under the capacity is desirable to enclose a newspaper. Always be careful that the oil is not sprayed on the sides, and flowed into the container.
As long as the oil flows into the tank, re-check the location of the oil filter. Check the lid on it or a small hatch, which cover access to it. Wipe with a cloth outer surface of the box, it was convenient to take on her. Try to unscrew the oil filter by hand. If he gives in to you, do not try to twist it immediately. Turn it on and stay of 2-3 cm.
Now that all the waste oil into a container glass, clean it and reinstall the plug. In the meantime, slide a container under the oil filter. Jam is also necessary to tighten by a key. Around the oil filter strap wrench set to loosen it on the floor of turnover. Remove the key and unscrew the filter manually. Get out from under the car, after all podterev oil stains with a cloth and then gently remove the container out with the used oil.
Prepare a new oil filter, causing a thin layer of pre-used oil on the rubber gasket that is on the bottom of the filter. Check out the new oil filter for damage to the flange. Also check that the old rubber gasket located on flange. Then you can get under the car to install a new oil filter.
After installing a new oil filter, connect it to the mounting flange and carefully put it on him on the thread, then commit. Clean all surfaces of the oil and get out from under the car. At the same time, remember that during cleaning not use soap and water.
Once yougot out of the car, proceed to the immediate replacement of the oil. To do this, lift the hood of the car and determine the location of the cover for the Gulf oil. Now unscrew the oil filter and carefully pour the new oil through the funnel. Then install the cover. Remember that you can not run the engine until you have poured oil into it.
Remove all rags from under the hood and turn on the engine, but do not increase its speed. Make sure the oil indicator is set to "normal." When the engine is running, check if there were any oil leaks. Turning on a flashlight, look under the hood and the car itself, but do not climb under it with the engine running.
Turn the engine off and remove all tools from the car. Now start the engine and gently pulled off the rack, check the oil level in the car. If necessary, adjust the engine oil level.

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