A quick guide how to guide on changing your vehicles engine oil

1. How to change engine oil
Good quality and clean engine oil is essential to the maintenance of your engine. Regular oil changes
will not only help maintain your engine but will promote more mileage and a longer vehicle life.
Changing the engines oil is a relatively simple process that can save
some money, you will only need a couple of tools and some physical
ability.
When performing an oil change you should always change the oil
filter at the same time.
What you'll need to change your oil
 Oil filter wrench
 Oil pan or suitable container
 A clean funnel
 A new oil filter
 The correct new Oil
 A clean cloth or rag/towel you don't mind getting dirty
How to change the engine oil
 Research recommended tools and oil type
 Be sure to park on a flat, level surface and allow plenty of time for the vehicle cool down
 Jack the vehicle up on the jacking points and place axel stands underneath for safety
 Open the bonnet and remove the oil filler cap on the top of the engine
 Carefully position yourself underneath the vehicle and find the sump plug, using the correct
size/tool. The most commonly used is a Torx screwdriver or Allen Key.
 Release the sump plug slowly.
 Remember to take care, the oil could be hot and flow quickly
 When draining the oil use a container to catch the oil and make
sure it is large enough to hold the amount of oil
 Once the oil slows locate and remove the oil filter. Do this by hand
or if it’s not possible to turn by hand use the oil filter wrench.
Ensure the rubber gasket “O” ring is also removed
 Once the oil has finished draining re-secure the sump plug
beginning by hand, be careful to not cross the threading of the
bolt
 Position and refit the new oil filter and “o” ring rubber gasket
correctly. Pour some oil into the filter and use the filter wrench
and tighten, do not over tighten.
 Using a funnel introduce the new oil and refill to manufacturer recommendations and securely
tighten the oil fill cap back on
 Start the engine and run for up to 30 seconds, turn the engine off and check the oil level, top up
the oil as before if needed

2.  Start the vehicle again and run for longer and perform the check again. Watch for warning lights
and look underneath the car for any leaking
 If there are no steps that need to be repeated reposition the jacks, remove the axel stands and
set the vehicle back down.
 After driving the car check the oil level once it has cooled down and on a level surface.
 Do this several times over the next couple of days just to make sure the oil level is as required.
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