DIY automotive maintenance: How to change the oil 20 Articles

by Susanne Jones

Nowadays a simple oil change can cost you at least $25. Most owners' manuals recommend a new oil change every 3,000 miles. In today's economy, most of us have to tighten their belts, but it is not recommended to skimp on...read more

by John B

Changing your own oil is a simple process that can save you hundreds of dollars per year. The process can take as little as 30 minutes once you get good at. First assemble your tools; Wrench - Find the right size for ...read more

by Ric Hylton

Changing the oil in the car. The yardstick by which a man's worth has been measured for decades. Let's face it, if you can't change the oil in your car word will get out. Those Tupperware parties, the Red Hat Society, w...read more

by Rex Coker

Changing the oil in your personal car is not hard to do. It will only take you once and the experience will be like riding a bike. Once you learn how you never forget. Your cars oil has a specific type of oil that t...read more

by Rudy Ebmer

One of the most important automotive maintenance procedures that will increase the longevity of your vehicle's engine is an oil change. If an engine is not properly maintained with regularly scheduled motor oil changes, it...read more

by Maggie O'Leary

Changing the oil in a vehicle is really a simple task. The hardest part is simply getting started. While all vehicles are different, the following tips will work on every vehicle. First, you'll need to purchase the prop...read more

by Mandy Martin

Imagine that the engine of your car is like your heart. If neglected it will continue to work for a period of time, but eventually will stop. Just as if you're heart ceased to beat your body would shut down, so should the ...read more

by Curtis Carper

Changing the oil on your car may not be rocket science, but it does require a little thought and preparation. In years gone by people often drained their old oil into any pan and just dumped it on the dirt road that ran i...read more

by Thomas Edison Jefferson

One of the first things to secure, after the information in this article, is the "Owner's Manual" for your vehicle, and any additional information which could be neccesary from either the personnel at the best auto parts s...read more

by Donald Courtney

How to do your own automobile oil change; I've never felt that there was anything difficult about changing motor oil. Maybe it's because I grew up around vehicles and know the importance of changing oil. My sons were do...read more

by Gabriel Tyler

Changing your motor oil is a inexpensive and effective way to ensure the longevity of your motors life. Changing your motor oil is not a difficult task, but it can be frustrating if you are inexperienced. I will give you...read more

by Adam Dorado

Motor oil id different than other types of. Motor oil is designed to clean, lubricate parts, and take heat away from the engine. Some other types of oils are; standard transmission oil, automatic transmission oil, gear oil...read more

by Ryan Rindt

What You Will Need: Car Manual 5-7 quarts of motor oil (type and amount depend on your vehicle) New oil filter Oil filter wrenches Oil drain pan Plastic container (to properly discard oil) Funnel Gloves ...read more

by Patrick Wilson

Don't Be a Dipstick: Be a Man and Change Your Own Oil Hey, you, it's that time again, isn't it? You know the time when you take your vehicle to your local mechanic; the mechanic who salivates every four-months and ree...read more

by Michael Jamieson Jr

As a rule of thumb, and according to the automobile manufacturer's recommendation on automotive maintenance, an engine's oil should be changed every three months or 3,000 miles. Whichever comes first. Regularly scheduled o...read more

by Don Emery

Changing your car's motor oil is a very basic element in your car's maintenance. You should change your car's motor oil every three thousand miles or whatever the manufacturer states as optimal and believe it or not it is ...read more

by Carel Two-Eagle

YES, YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR OWN MOTOR OIL Carel Two-Eagle Other than a house, the biggest purchase most people ever make is a vehicle. It's a mystery why so many people think that washing their car regularly and often ...read more

by Lee Stephens

Changing the oil in your car is not a difficult task. The first thing you should do is read your owners manual to find out where your oil drain plug is located and what type of oil you should add to your car. If you ...read more

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by Rodney Schwencer

Changing the oil in the motor of your vehicle is very important,this can enhance the life of your motor and prolong the wear and tear on the internal parts,such as the rings,bearings, valves,crankshaft,camshaft, cylinder w...read more

by Courtney Devine

After the age of 16, I can tell you with certainty there were three words my dad said as often as 'I love you.' Those words were 'check your oil.' Of course he would end up checking it for me, but now we are all grown-up...read more