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Wow, you are actually going to change your oil all on your own.Well, I say good for you!You will soon learn that it is so much easier than those mechanics would like you to know.

They like you to bring you car in so they can get you on all the other services they have.Which you can do yourself as well.This article will tell you how to change oil in a quick and easy way.

You will need to go to your auto parts store to get 5 quarts of name brand oil.You also need a very high quality oil filter, don't use a cheap filter.Also ask for an oil filter wrench or a metal strap wrench. Also get something to catch the oil with, preferably something that will seal.

Ok!now you are ready to get to work.Make sure you are able to fit under your car.You might need to jack up the front some, best to have some supports.

Always have someone there in case of accidents.Before you climb under your car, remove the oil cap.Now you can crawl under.

Place the oil tray under the oil pan, directly under the plug.Remove the plug, this will be at the lowest point of the oil pan.Allow the oil to drain, this will take several minutes.

After you have drained the oil, replace the oil plug.Do not screw it in too tight.Now you want to move your drain pan under the oil filter.There will be some that will leak as you remove the filter.

Using your filter wrench, you will want to turn the oil filter counter clockwise.Once it is loose enough, remove it using your hands.As I said earlier, there will be some oil that will come out.

Your new filter will have a rubber gasket.Take some of your new oil and completely coat the gasket.This will make it easier to remove on the next oil change.

Time to screw the new oil filter on using only your hands.Now you are ready to screw in the new oil filter.Turn it clockwise until you feel it tight.Using your wrench, tighten it another ¼ to 1/2 a turn to make sure it is sealed.You are done under the car now.Time to fill up with your new oil.You are ready to put your new oil in.You should use the entire 5 quarts.

Put your cap on and then turn on your engine and let it run for about 5 minutes. Turn your car off and check your dip stick. You did it, you really learned how to change oil by yourself.With nice clean oil, you are ready to go.