1. HOW TO CHANGE OIL IN A CAR

2. Introduction
Many people would like to be able to change their own oil because of the price of having someone else do it has become more expensive. There are just a few steps to take in order for yourself to be able to change the oil in your car. Also, there are only a few tools needed and it is a quick and easy process.

3. First Step Obtain all tools and parts required:
5 quarts of oil (maybe more or less depending on your vehicle, check owners manual for exact amount)‏
Oil filter (Check with the store when buying the filter for the correct one needed)‏
Filter wrench
Drain plug wrench
Drain pan for dirty oil
Oil Funnel (if needed for pouring of oil)‏
Car ramps (if needed to raise the car for easy access)‏

4. Socket Wrench and Drain Pan

5. Second Step Pull your car up on the ramps Open Hood
Make sure you put blocks behind and in front of the rear tires so that the car can't move forward or backwards
Picture shows the car up on ramps

6. Third and Fourth Step FOURTH STEP THIRD STEP
Take the drain plug out using the drain plug wrench
Again, watch out for hot oil coming down if your car has been running recently
Also, again keep the drain pan under
Oil tends to come out at an angle so make sure the pan will catch
THIRD STEP
Take the old filter off the car using the filter wrench
Watch out for hot oil coming out if your car was just running or has been running recently
Also, make sure the drain pan is under to catch the oil
Tip the filter into the pan because it will have oil inside

7. Fifth and Sixth Step
Take the new filter out of the box and apply a little new oil with your finger to the gasket on the bottom of the filter and screw the new filter into place where the old filter was
Only put the filter on hand tight and not with the wrench
Put the drain plug back on and use the wrench to make sure that no oil will leak out from the plug

8. Seventh Step Remove cap to oil on engine
Pour all needed quarts of oil into engine using a funnel if needed
Picture to the right shows someone pouring oil into their engine

9. Eighth Step Start the car and leave running for a minute or so
Check for the oil light to go out a second or two after starting up the car
Look under the car for any leaks near the drain plug or filter

10. Final Step If there are no leaks or warning lights on inside the car
Clean any oil spills with kitty litter
Remove all tools from around the car and put away
Close hood
Turn car off
Dispose of old oil at the county dump or a store that takes old oil

11. Any Final Questions ?