How to change the oil in your car

REPUBLICA BOLIVARIANA DE VENEZUELAINSTITUTO POLITECNICO SANTAGO MARIÑOESCUELA DE MANTENIMIENTO MECANICO

ENGLISH I

How to Change the Oil in Your Car

CHANGE THE OIL IN YOUR CAR THE MOTOR OIL THAT FLOWS THROUGH YOUR VEHICLE IS LIKE YOUR ENGINE'S BLOOD AND IT SHOULD BE REPLACED REGULARLY. DON'T OVERLOOK YOUR ENGINE'S OIL REQUIREMENTS. THE ENGINE'S HEALTH DEPENDS ON THE CORRECT USE OF OIL, AND THIS INCLUDES KNOWING HOW TO CHANGE THE OIL IN YOUR CAR. YOU HAVE INVESTED A LOT OF CAPITAL IN YOUR CAR AND PROPER OIL CARE WILL ENABLE IT TO LAST FOR YEARS TO COME.

THINGS YOU'LL NEED•Large container

BOX SPANNER

OIL FILTER WRENCH

FUNNEL

OIL

OIL FILTER

CAR JACK AND JACK STANDS OR CAR RAMP

(OPTIONAL)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Collect all of the required things you will need to change your oil

and have them within easy reach. Place the car on a level surface to allow the oil to drain properly and

to also be able to check the oil level when you are finished.

Employ the parking brake. You should not have to place the car

on a ramp or on jacks, unless you are unable to easily access the oil

pan. 

2. Remove the old oil. Find the drain plug on your oil pan and set a large container (to hold all of

the used oil) under it. Loosen the drain plug (counter clockwise) with a socket wrench and then use your hand to remove it. Be ready for

a rush of oil, once the plug has been removed. Let all of the oil drain from your car. After all of the oil is gone, replace the drain plug (and any

gaskets if needed) on the drain pan.

3. Get rid of the old oil filter. Remove the oil filter (and

gasket/seal) with an oil filter wrench. Coat the new oil filter

gasket with a little oil with your finger. Tighten the new filter into

place on your car by hand.

4. Add new oil to your car. Remove the oil filler cap on top of your

engine and then use a funnel to place the new oil in. Put the oil filler

cap back on when finished, warm up your engine and then check the

oil level of your car.

TIPS & WARNINGS•It is better to have warm oil to allow it to drain easier,

but make certain the engine is not extremely hot to prevent being burned.

•If you have any questions about the location of the oil pan, filter or oil filler cap or what type of oil and filter

to use, consult your car manual or manufacturer.•Use rags to clean all areas involved when you change

the oil in your car.•Always properly dispose of used oil at a local garage

or recycling center.

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