Learn how to change your oil and filter.

1. Changing Engine Oil and
Filter

2. Tools Needed: Service manual
for the vehicle being serviced;
suitable lift for vehicle; oil
drain equipment; waste oil
storage facility; oil filter
recycling facility; oil filter
wrench.

3. Safety Precautions: store waste
oil and filters in the proper
containers. Dispose of the waste
oil and oil filters properly.
These are considered hazardous
waste materials. Always wear
safety glasses when working on
a vehicle.

4. Information: This is a general
procedure for changing the
vehicle’s engine oil and oil
filters. This is a recommended
preventive maintenance
practice. It is recommended that
the engine oil and filter be
changed at the same time and
generally at a 6000 mile or less
interval based on the vehicle
manufacturer, severity of the
use of the vehicle, and the
quality of oil that is used..

5. • Bring the engine to full
operating temperature.
• Locate the proper draining
and recycling equipment.

6. Place vehicle on the appropriate lift or jack stands.

7. Locate drain
plug.

8. Drain oil from engine
into proper receptacle.

9. Remove oil filter.

10. Install new oil filter. Prior
to installation of the new oil
filter, put your finger in the
new oil and then run your
finger around the rubber oil
filter gasket. This will help
create a nice leak-proof
seal.

11. Replace oil drain plug
and clean oil from the
area.

12. Install the proper oil in
the proper quantity.

13. • Start engine and let idle,
notice the oil pressure
indicator indicates oil
pressure.
• Check for oil leaks at the
oil drain plug and the oil
filter.

14. Turn engine off, check the
oil dipstick for the proper
oil level.

15. • Clean any spilled oil
with the proper
equipment and
materials.
• Remove vehicle from
lift of jack stands.

16. Reference
• Schwaller. A.E., (1997), Motor Automotive Technology Workbook
(3rd e.d). Delmar Thompson Learning.
• (2013, October 16). Change Oil and Filter - YourMechanic. Retrieved
July 26, 2020, from https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/change-
oil-and-filter
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