Why You Should Have Your Oil and Oil Filter Changed Regularly

 By G JenkinsChanging the engine oil and oil filter of your car by yourself can be a great feeling! With time, the oil in your car fails and contaminants clog the filter of your engine. It even reduces the mileage of your car. Changing your car's oil and the filter is most essential for the proper functioning of your engine. The normal time to change your car's filter is when you change the oil. The filter is usually located near the oil pan, but if you have trouble locating it, just refers to the car's manual. In most cases, you can pull out the oil filter with your hands. Use the wrench to take out the filter and turn it counter clockwise to remove the filter properly. The oil filter seal becomes very tacky and greasy, so you must clean that as well. Often, the rubber gasket of the...

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How To Change Your Vehicle's Oil and Filter

By Jason DurityBefore starting your oil change make sure you purchase the correct grade of oil for your car's engine. Also have an oil pan, wrench, oil filter wrench, funnel and a cotton rag. Auto manufacturers normally do not require car owners to change their oil filters with each oil change, most people do to make certain that the existing one isn't clogged. If you are using a ramp, place the vehicle on it. Remove the oil filter cap from the engine valve cover. This will ventilate the crankcase for easier drainage of oil.Remove the oil pan drain plug. Make sure your oil pan is correctly positioned under the drain hole and don't splash hot oil on yourself.Remove the oil filter, taking care to ensure your oil pan is in place to catch the remaining oil. Wipe clean the surface that the oil...

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Guide to Replacing an Oil Filter

By Tauqeer Ul HassanMost drivers don't know how to change their car engine's oil. In fact it is a task that is needed after every 6000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. Many drivers drive with dirty and old oil which can result in engine degradation. It is not very difficult to change an oil filter and it can be done in DIY style, here is a simple guide. Follow the simple directions.Things Needed - New oil filter - New oil - New oil cap - Container for old oil - Wheelie board - Jack - Axle stands - Spanner or socket set to fit sump plug - Chain wrench - Latex GlovesDirections Step 1: It is essential not to do an oil change should within two hours time period of driving the car. Otherwise the dipstick will not show correct reading. A good idea is to run the engine with low revs for...

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