Change Oil and Filter

How to Change Oil and Filter

(always wear protective safety goggles and gloves before work begins)

A vehicles oil and oil filter are the life's blood of vehicles engine components. Normal service is mandatory for long engine life. Now more than ever today's engines have more power. Even more of a reason to change your oil at regular intervals 3,000 miles or 3 months whichever comes first. If your car uses synthetic motor oil you can extend mileage between changes up to 2,000 miles. Always use manufacturers specific weight motor oil, this information is in your owner's manual. Also use OEM or better oil filter to protect the long life of your vehicles engine.

1. Locate and Remove Oil Filter

To change your motor oil and filter, first locate the oil filter it is usually located around the oil pan of the engine. Remove the oil filter by turning it counter clockwise with a large locking wrench or an oil filter removal wrench. (Wear protective gloves and eyewear when replacing.)

2. Drain Oil Filter and Inspect Sealing Gasket

After removing the oil filter, let it drain into the oil drain container. Then clean oil filter seal surface on the mounting flange on block, make sure the old oil filter's sealing rubber gasket is off mounting surface for the oil filter seat. On the new oil filter install small amount of motor oil onto the rubber gasket of the new oil filter. Then reinstall new oil filter by turning it clockwise until tight. (note: only tighten oil filter by "hand") (gloves suggested)

3. Removing the Oil Pan Drain Plug

Next, remove the oil pan drain plug using a wrench, turn the drain plug counter clockwise. Be ready to grab the oil drain plug as it becomes dislodged. (gloves suggested) note: Always use the boxed or completed end of the wrench to avoid rounding of the drain plug hex. A socket wrench is also acceptable.

Once the drain plug is dislodged inspect the sealing washer on the plug, if worn, broken or the integrity of the seal cannot be maintained replace the plug washer with new. Let oil drain completely, reinstall oil drain pug and wipe clean with shop or paper towel. note: drain plug just needs to be "snug" - not to tight your just holding oil in.
 

5. Adding Engine Oil

After the oil has been drained out of the engine and new filter installed add motor oil to the engine oil fill port. This is usually located in the valve cover of the engine and is marked "add engine oil" on the cap. If the oil fill is in a difficult position you can use a funnel to help guide the oil. (the oil cap is upside down in this picture to prevent oil drippings) Most car and light trucks will take four to 5 quarts to fill to capacity. First add four quarts and reinstall the oil fill cap. Then start the engine and let run for 1 minuet then shut off the engine and let stand for 2 minutes to assure all oil inside the engine has descended into the oil pan for proper measurement.

6. Checking Engine Oil Level

After you have run your engine and let stand for two minutes remove the oil dip stick level indicator to inspect oil level (the new oil this photo has been darkened for visual effect, clean oil is difficult to see in photos) make sure the oil level is between specified lines on the indicator, add as needed to obtain proper oil level.

If you don't know when the last oil change you had on your vehicle and would like to determine were you stand remove the oil level inductor and check the clarity of the oil. If it is light color like tea you are ok, if it is dark like cola it is time for service. We recommend top quality oil filters and motor oils for you car or truck. In the course of driving 3,000 miles, an inferior style oil filter will allow carbon particles to stay in your engine, causing premature wear and possible catastrophic engine failure.

Oil filters will last up to 3,000 miles or more depending on the type of driving you do. If you live in a dusty area like the desert or if there is extreme moister you can expect to change your oil and oil filter more often. Make sure to inspect your oil level at regular intervals to insure the safety of your vehicles internal engine parts system.

Automotive Oil Filters

Changing your oil the easy way with oil fluid extractor.

How to use oil extraction unit to change car's oil 1. Ensure the vehicle is on level ground and run the engine for approximately 5 minutes to warm the oil and allow any contaminants within the oil to thoroughly mix and turn the engine off. 2. Remove the vehicle’s oil dipstick. 3. Select and insert the appropriate diameter probe (fig 2 A) into the dipstick hole until it reaches the bottom of the sump. 4. Connect the main suction tube (B) to both the pump inlet and probe (A). 5. Raise the handle to its highest limit and pump it fully several times to create a vacuum which will automatically begin to extract the oil/fluid. Observe the oil/fluid as it rises up the chamber and stop pumping when the fluid is 6”(150mmm) from the top.The unit will continue to fill and will automatically shut off when the internal float valve operates. Do not continue to pump after the unit has shut off as this may result in liquid entering the inner pump chamber. If this should occur refer to section

6. on how to expell fluid from the pump. 7. Once completed, remove the main suction tube from the pump, pour the oil/fluid into a suitable container and dispose of it in accordance with local authority regulations. DO NOT over tip the extractor when emptying it as this may cause fluid to enter the inner pump chamber Vacuum Oil Fluid Extractor Common problems: 1. low oil level can cause engine failure. 2. not changing oil and filter can cause engine failure. 3. using inferior oils and filters can cause engine failure. To learn how to maintain your own cars lots more usefull car repairs tips and tricks http://www.2carpros.com/topics/oilfilt.htm Disclaimer: Contents of this articles and all articles displayed on Pro Tools UK are for reference purposes only.