How to Change Engine Oil ANY Vehicle By Yourself! (BEST GUIDE)

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Summary: This guide teaches you how to change the engine oil in your vehicle by yourself. It covers the necessary tools, steps to drain and refill the oil, and how to ensure the process is completed correctly.

Materials Needed

  • oil
  • oil filter
  • oil filter socket
  • cup
  • strap wrench
  • wrench
  • socket and ratchet
  • drain pan
  • funnel
  • gloves
  • rags
  • jack
  • jack stands

Outcome: Successfully changed engine oil in your vehicle

Steps

Step 1: Gather Necessary Materials

Collect all the required materials and tools for the oil change.

Display of all necessary materials and tools laid out.

Display of all necessary materials and tools laid out.

Step 2: Locate Engine Components

Identify the engine's position and locate the oil fill cap and drain plug.

Close-up of the engine bay showing the engine position and oil fill cap.

Close-up of the engine bay showing the engine position and oil fill cap.

Step 3: Prepare Vehicle

Raise the vehicle using a jack and jack stands if necessary, ensuring it is on a solid, level surface.

Demonstration of properly raising the vehicle with a jack and jack stands.

Demonstration of properly raising the vehicle with a jack and jack stands.

Step 4: Drain Old Oil

Remove the drain plug and allow the old oil to fully drain into the drain pan.

Process of removing the drain plug and oil draining into the pan.

Process of removing the drain plug and oil draining into the pan.

Step 5: Inspect and Reinstall Drain Plug

Check the drain plug and gasket for damage, then reinstall the plug securely.

Inspection of the drain plug and gasket, followed by secure reinstallation.

Inspection of the drain plug and gasket, followed by secure reinstallation.

Step 6: Replace Oil Filter

Locate and remove the old oil filter, then install the new filter, ensuring the seal is lubricated.

Removal of the old oil filter and installation of the new one with lubrication.

Removal of the old oil filter and installation of the new one with lubrication.

Step 7: Add New Oil

Pour the appropriate type and amount of new oil into the engine, then replace the fill cap.

Pouring new oil into the engine and replacing the fill cap.

Pouring new oil into the engine and replacing the fill cap.

Step 8: Check Oil Level

Start the engine briefly, let it sit, then check the oil level with the dipstick and adjust if necessary.

Checking the oil level with the dipstick after running the engine.

Checking the oil level with the dipstick after running the engine.