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How to Change Oil
for DIYers
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 30 minutes
How often: Every 3,000-5,000 miles or every
three months
Changing your vehicle’s engine oil is not a difficult task, but it must be done properly. Learn how to change oil by following these steps. A correctly performed
oil change can extend your vehicle’s life while keeping you and the environment safe.
Things you’ll need from your garage or your local NAPA Auto Parts Store:
• Oil catch/recycle container • Funnel
• New NAPA Gold oil filter
• Oil drain plug gasket
• 4-5 quarts of new oil* • Oil filter wrench set** • Clean rags
• Car jack**
• Jack stands**
• Safety glasses
• Mechanic’s work gloves • Hand cleaner
*Check your owner’s manual for your vehicle’s oil capacity (some vehicles can take up to 15 quarts) and frequency of oil changes.
**If you plan to change your oil regularly, consider investing in a small tool set, an oil filter wrench set, a quality floor jack and jack stands.
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