
{"id":1697,"date":"2019-01-11T15:54:10","date_gmt":"2019-01-11T15:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/carvillesautomart\/?p=1697"},"modified":"2023-05-23T13:31:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T13:31:00","slug":"how-to-change-your-vehicles-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-vehicles-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"How to change your vehicle\u2019s oil"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Plenty of fluids are essential for the upkeep of your current model, but all in all, oil is the true lifeblood of your engine and drivetrain. It helps to keep all your moving parts lubricated and working properly in all conditions, which is why it\u2019s so important to make sure that you\u00a0have fresh and functional oil reserves inside your model at all times.\u00a0Oil\u00a0changes at a service center can get costly though, so if you\u2019re looking to conduct a little Do-It-Yourself project, our Carville\u2019s Auto Mart team will show you how to change your vehicle\u2019s oil today; have fun and be safe!\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Materials needed to conduct a Do-It-Yourself oil change<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you begin your oil change, you\u2019ll first want to make sure that you have the following items and materials handy, besides a new bottle of oil and filter:\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Container or Oil Pan<\/b>: Since oil changes involve draining fluid out of your engine, you can expect them to get messy if you don\u2019t have a receptacle for the oil to spill into.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Car Jack:\u00a0<\/b>If you\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0reach your engine when your vehicle is on the ground, you\u2019ll need to be able to jack it up so you can get some more leeway.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wrench:\u00a0<\/b>To get to your oil reserves, you\u2019ll need to unscrew plenty of bolts. Theoretically, this can be done by hand, but having a wrench or screwdriver is a good option too.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Microfiber rag or Towel:\u00a0<\/b>Oil changes can be quite the dirty job, so it\u2019s always nice to have a rag or towel by your side throughout the process.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ready to go? Let\u2019s get started changing your oil!\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/blog\/how-to-tell-if-your-vehicle-is-leaking-oil\/\">How to tell if your vehicle is leaking oil<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Steps required to change your vehicle\u2019s oil<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u00a0might not think\u00a0it but\u00a0changing and replacing your model\u2019s oil is\u00a0a\u00a0pretty simple process. Before you begin, turn on your engine and have it run for a couple minutes before shutting it back off\u2013 this will help your oil liquefy so it can drain faster. Here\u2019s how to get it done!\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Locate your engine\u2019s oil drain plug \u2013 this is usually a nut or plug underneath the oil pan at the bottom of your engine. Place a container under it and unscrew the drain plug. Oil should now be draining into the container.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">At the top of your engine lies an oil filler cap. Remove it, then unscrew the oil filter. It will still have some oil in it, so be sure not to spill! Then, empty the filter oil into a drain pan or container.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Open a new bottle of oil and use some to moisten the gasket above your new oil filter. Next, screw your new filter in the engine where your old one used to be.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">After all oil has drained out, wipe around the area around the drain plug.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Replace your drain plug and use your wrench to tighten it. This will help you avoid it coming loose when you drive.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Using a funnel, pour all but a quart of your new oil into the filler hole. Make sure to go slow so it has time to collect.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Replace the filler cap then turn your engine on for 30 to 60 seconds, checking for leaks around the drain plug. Then, turn your engine off.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Wait around five to ten minutes, checking your oil after it has settled into the pan. Keep adding a little more oil time after time until your dipstick reads \u201cFull.\u201d\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Remove your drain pan from under your car and take it around the block for a bit, letting your new oil get accustomed to usage.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Once you get back, turn off the engine and let your oil settle again. Then recheck the dipstick. If it still has a \u201cFull\u201d reading, you\u2019re all set!<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Congrats! You\u2019ve just changed your oil! Be sure to next come into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/contact-carvilles-auto-mart-in-grand-junction-co\">Carville\u2019s Auto Mart<\/a> to recycle your engine oil and filter \u2013 we&#8217;d be happy to take care of it!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>More Service Tips: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/blog\/tips-for-checking-the-oil-level-in-your-used-vehicle\/\">How often should you be checking your vehicle&#8217;s oil?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plenty of fluids are essential for the upkeep of your current model, but all in all, oil is the true lifeblood of your engine and drivetrain. 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