All car owners are faced with the need for frequent replacement of consumables. The more expensive a car is, the more expensive it will be for its owner to work in a car service. However, it is not at all necessary to change the oil in the maintenance salon, because knowing some of the subtleties, you can easily change the oil in the engine yourself, regardless of the make of the car.
How often do you change the oil?
Oil change intervals are indicated in the vehicle manual, and depending on the oil used and the type of engine, the resource may vary. In order not to reduce the engine life, these instructions are best followed.
Oil brand and type
Most modern car models run on pure synthetics. But it is better for your own reassurance to look again at the instructions and change the oil in the engine exactly what is provided for in it.
What to buy?
Of course, the engine oil itself in the required amount, a fuel filter, a large metal or plastic bowl, rags and, if available, a special disposable washer for the plug.
How to do?
We drive into a pit or overpass, or we slightly raise the car on two jacks. At the oil filler neck, open the lid and go downstairs, where we find a cork screwed into the pan. Putting a bowl down to drain the used oil, carefully unscrew the plug. The oil is drained. We wrap the cork after the liquid has stopped dripping. The oil filter, unscrewed with a special device or by hand, is thrown into a basin. Screw in the new filter by hand and pull as hard as possible.
Fill in fresh oil
Be sure to find out exactly how much oil you need to fill in your engine. The main thing is not to overflow! Otherwise, it can lead to bad consequences, tk. Oil filled above the maximum mark may squeeze out the crankshaft oil seals. To avoid this, carefully add new oil until it reaches the maximum mark on the dipstick.
As you can see, there is nothing difficult in this procedure. The main thing is to perform all actions without haste and in order. The most common errors are: an uninstalled oil filter, the drain plug is not twisted, the oil level is either too high or not enough. Try to avoid such mistakes and you will definitely succeed.
