Changing the Motor Oil of a Ca
Changing the Motor Oil of a CaIn a perfect world, one would be able to buy a car and never have to worry about changing the motor oil. Unfortunately, we don't live in a perfect world, and we are recommended to change the oil every three thousand miles. The motor oil of a car is very important to its performance and lifespan. It is a very simple task, and yet many people fail to do it. There are two different ways to go about changing your car's oil. You can either take it to be done for you at a hefty cost, or you can do it yourself, so you can save money and make sure it is done correctly. by following the steps listed in the following paragraphs, you will be able to change your oil on your own in less than thirty minutes.
First, you start bybuying the oil and oil filter that your car requires. You can get all this information in your owner's manual. If you don't have an owner's manual, just ask hte person working at the auto parts store, and he'll be able to look up all the information pertainiung to your car on his computer. Before even looking under the hood, make sure that the engine's temperature isn't high. You want the engint to be nice and cold so that you don't burn yourself. Make sure that you pick a good place to change your oil. n An ideal spot would be a shaded are with a level ground. You don't want to do it over an extravagantly tiled driveway. It can be a very messy job. To be on the safe side, lay out some old newspapers under the car so if the oil does spill, teh paper will be able to absorb most of it.
Once you have all the supplies and have found a good spot, you are ready to begin your oil change. You start by laying the newspaper out and getting an oil pan so you have a place for the oil to land while you are draining the old oil. Place the oil pan under the drainage bolt and oil filter. Using a wrench loosen the bolt; don't worry if it falls in the pan. The oil filter shouldn't...
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