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• Advice
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• What you need

• Turn off the engine for 5-10 minutes to reduce the heat of the oil, remember to take precautions when removing hot oil.

Put the gear into position P, remove the key and set the parking brake. Then you can get out of the car.

Set of wheel insert mechanism. You should insert gear to make sure they don't move while working.

Locate the car jack. If you are unsure of where to click, you should consult the instruction manual for a specific location.

Click on the car.

• You only need to click on one side of the vehicle.

Place the jack on the fulcrum on the ground.

Make sure the car is fixed. Use the force to shake the car to see if it can move.

Place the oil collection tray under the engine.

• Leave the car for 10 minutes to cool down the engine. Be careful with the engine or exhaust as it can be very hot.

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Part 2 of 5: Remove the Oil

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   Remove the oil filler cap. Open the bonnet and locate the oil filler cap located on the top of the engine.

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   Find the oil tank. You reach the bottom of the oil tank, which is a flat metal surface that is closer to the engine than the actuator.
   • Locate the oil drain plug.
   • It must be correctly defined that it is the oil drain plug of the engine, not the oil drain plug of the actuator. If you are unsure then look for the exhaust duct position, as the exhaust is always attached to the engine and it runs from the front of the car to the rear. The oil compartment bottom and the drain plug are just below the engine.

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   Remove the drain plug. Loosen the button anticlockwise with the wrench or wrench if you have space to rotate. If the drain plug is made of paper or felt, you should replace it. If it is a metal washer, you can reuse it when it is good.

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   Wait. You have to wait a little while for the oil to drain out, after the oil has stopped flowing you can turn on the drain plug and replace the washers if necessary. You need to check and clean the following 3 positions: exhaust hole, stopper and washers. advertisement

Part 3 of 5: Replace the Oil Filter

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   Remove the filter. First try to use the grip firmly and turn slowly counter-clockwise. If you cannot rotate by hand, you must use a special tool. Be sure to place the oil reservoir under the filter before removing it completely to prevent oil from spilling onto the substrate.
   • To avoid spilling too much oil when removing the filter, you can wrap a plastic bag around the filter so that it catches any oil escaping when you remove it. Turn the filter upside down to allow the oil to drain into the plastic bag after finishing the job.
   • Be sure to continue to keep the oil tank under the car to catch the oil stuck in the filter while you are removing it.

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   Prepare a new filter. Dip your finger in the newly purchased oil and apply it to the filter ring, which lubricates the gasket and provides a better seal when you turn the new filter in, but you should turn enough force so that it can be removed later.
   • You should also pour some new oil into the filter before mounting it, so it doesn't take long for the car to regain the necessary oil pressure. If the oil filter is installed in the vertical position, you can fill it with oil, but if the mounting position is tilted, make sure the oil will spill a little before screwing in.

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   Carefully turn on the new filter, paying attention to avoid screwing the wrong thread. The filter usually states how tight it should be, please see the specific instructions on the box. In general, you should turn the filter on until you reach the washer, then do a quarter-turn. advertisement

Part 4 of 5: Refilling New Oil

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   Replace the engine oil with a new one. Refer to the instruction manual for the amount of oil to change, usually listed under "capacity".
   • If you hold the jar in the position facing the spout forward, the oil will flow out very smoothly without creating a swell.
   • Remember to use the correct oil. Typically 10W-30 engine oil can be used for almost any type of vehicle when you are not sure which one to choose, but consult the instruction manual or staff at the store to choose the right one for best.
   • Do not always rely on the dipstick to check the oil level, it may malfunction especially when the vehicle has just started (it may indicate low level because oil is still on the engine corners).If you want to use the test correctly, you have to try it in the morning, park the car on a flat floor while the engine is cold and the car should be still.

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   Close the cover. Check around for items that may be left out somewhere in the bonnet.
   • Look under the vehicle for oil leaks. It is best to wipe off any oil leaks while changing, as it may not pose a hazard on the engine cover at the time, but when the engine heats up these oil stains will smoke and frighten you. In addition, smoke rising from the oil also makes the interior of the car smell bad.

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   Start the car engine. Observe until the oil pressure lamp turns off after starting. Put the car in the P or N position with the parking brake in place, carefully check under the vehicle to make sure there is no oil leaking. If the filter and drain plug are not tightened, there is a chance that the oil will leak. Leave the engine running for about a minute to increase the oil pressure and to make sure everything is correctly installed.
   • Optional: Set the oil change indicator to its original state. The installation method is not the same but depends on the model and model of the vehicle, so you should check the manual for the steps. For example, on most GM vehicles you may need to turn off the engine and then turn the switch back on but not start the engine. Next press the accelerator pedal three times in ten seconds. When the engine is restarted, the oil lamp returns to its original state.

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   Check the oil level with the dipstick. After turning off the car engine and letting the oil level stabilize for 5 to 10 minutes, check with the probe to make sure the oil level is in the required position. advertisement

Part 5 of 5: Handling Old Oil

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   Pour old oil into a closed container. After you have finished changing the oil to the car, you need to put the old oil in a tank. You can also pour old oil into the tank cover of the newly replaced oil, which is the safest way. Be sure to use a plastic funnel and pour it slowly to avoid spillage, then label it "old oil" so that it won't be confused with new bottles.
   • You can also make use of milk containers, glass cleaning jars or plastic bottles. You should be careful when using old food cans, remember to mark them clearly to distinguish them.
   • Do not pour old oil into chemical containers such as bleach, insecticide, paint or antifreeze. Old barrels of oil will contaminate the recycling process.

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   Remember to filter out the oil. You can add this oil (sometimes up to 200ml) with the old oil. The filters are recyclable so keep them.

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   Find a collection site in your area. Usually all car refineries have information on this. Retailers that sell more than 1,000 filters a year are obligated to pick up old filters. Many car maintenance stations that have oil change services will also accept old oil, but sometimes they will charge a fee when they receive it.

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   Try using recycled oil next time. Old engine oil will be refined until the same specifications and certified as new oil. This refining process does not require as much energy as the need to pump and refine crude oil to produce new oil, in addition to using recycled oil also reduces the need to import oil from abroad. In some cases, recycled oil is cheaper than "new" oil. advertisement

Advice

• Consider buying an environmentally friendly oil-absorbing product on hand in case the oil spills out. These products can absorb oil and keep aisles and garages clean. Clay-based products are not very effective in this case, but you can find lots of other products that absorb oil efficiently and are environmentally friendly online. They are highly absorbable, easy to use and recyclable.
• There are a number of oil drain valves available on the market that can replace the regular oil drain bolts of a vehicle. They make it more convenient to change the oil and lessen the contamination of the work area.
• If the filter is too difficult to remove, you should use a hammer and a large screwdriver to "chisel" to rotate the filter counter-clockwise. Remember: once a hole is made in the filter, the new filter must be replaced before the engine can start.
• To prevent oil from entering your arm while removing the drain bolt, push inward (like you are trying to push the bolt back into the hole) as you remove it. When you know the bolt has been fully screwed out, quickly pull it out of the hole. If lucky, only a few drops of oil will stick to your hand. Be sure to tie a cloth to your wrist when you remove it to prevent oil from dripping down your arm.
• Use degradable nitrile rubber gloves. Because old oil contains a lot of toxic waste that can easily penetrate the skin of your hands.

Warning

• Do not confuse the engine oil filler hole with the oil fill hole in the transmission. You can damage the transmission if it falls by mistake.
• Be careful not to burn. Engine, engine oil, and other parts can remain very hot after the engine is turned off, which could cause burns entirely.

What you need

• 4-6 liters of oil. Be sure to use an oil that meets the API standards for your vehicle. Most vehicles made since 2004 require a "SM" grade oil, better than the oil produced at the time of your vehicle's introduction.
• Wrench left. For Japanese and European-made cars you need a metric wrench.
• Some oil filters have a hand-grip coating that makes tightening easier.
• The wrench specializes in removing the filter (optional). Available in different wrench sizes depending on the diameter of the oil filter, the expensive type with two swivel joints is the best choice.
• The safest way to lift a car off the ground is to use a forklift or jack.
• Oil catchers, funnels, hard boxes to transfer old oil into.
• Oil cloth or paper towel.
• In some vehicles you need to remove the bottom or top panels, so additional tools will be required.