Monday, September 19, 2011

How to do an oil change your self?

Alright i need to get do an oil change. I have a book on my car on how to do stuff. But what the best way to do an oil change on a 1987 oldsmobile calais, v6. Thank youHow to do an oil change your self?For s step by step guide check out http://www.all-about-car-selection.com/aHow to do an oil change your self?Jack the front end up, put a container under the oil pan, unscrew the oil pan plug, let it drain. When it is empty replace the plug. Refill your oil with the correct amount (usually 4-5 quarts).How to do an oil change your self?Have someone you know that knows how to do it show you, so then you know you did it right and you can do it yourself from then on.How to do an oil change your self?Place a large pan under the engine find the drain plug . undo the plug and let oil drain . after replace plug . Locate oil filter and remove . Clean surface and install new one . Then just add the proper amount of oil for your car .How to do an oil change your self?Make sure to change your oil filter as well.How to do an oil change your self?what master said and also remember before you drain it to let your car run for a few minutes that way the oil has time to get all the debris and junk so it comes with it. Remember to use the right socket on the oil plug because if you strip it you may have to buy a new one.How to do an oil change your self?These instructions should help.How to do an oil change your self?do the same as other answer just put a can of engine flush in and run for about 20 minutes this will remove all the sludge that will have built up inside your engine!How to do an oil change your self?save one quarter a day for three months and you will have 22.50. a cheap oil change is 16.95, so after tax, you'll have enough for a value meal from the dining establishment of your selection.How to do an oil change your self?I don't know why people think flushes are good.... yes it will remove sludge, and will also probablly clog the oil pump pickup, and starve the engine of oil.



Get a 5 quart jug of havoline.... its a great oil, and cheap, get a wix (napa gold) or purolator oil filter (don't use fram, faulty engineering, cheaply made and overpriced) drain the oil into the proper oil drain pan (8-9 bucks) and take the oil filter out and drain it in the pan, wait till the oil has stopped dripping, install the drain plug!!! and install the filter (fill it up with oil first) and oil the gasket, put this on hand tight, tight but not too tight. Now fill the engine with oil, one way to do it is fill, then check until its to the full mark on the dipstick. Run the engine and check for leaks.... dispose of the oil at a autoparts store like advance or autozone, they take it free.How to do an oil change your self?just follow instructions on your book!
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