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November 13, 2017

How Do I Change The Oil In My Car?

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Checking your car’s fluids and doing regular oil changes on your vehicle is imperative to a smooth running and happy vehicle. You should the oil in your vehicle every 3 months or every 3,000 miles. This, of course, depends on your vehicle and driving habits. Many people are afraid or think that changing the oil in their vehicle is hard to do, but it isn’t, I promise! Hey, if I can do it, so can you!

How Do I Change The Oil In My Car?

How Do I Change The Oil In My Car?

Below, are tips my hubby taught me when I changed the oil in our vehicle for the first time. I hope it helps you!

1.drive your vehicle onto a flat surface and jack it up.

2.Make sure the vehicle you are working on is safe and steady before you get under it to start the oil change.

3.Drain the old oil from your vehicle into an oil pan

4.When the oil is done draining, replace the oil plug.

5. Replace the old oil filter with a new one.

6.Add new oil. You can find out how much your vehicle will need, by checking out the owners manual.

7. Check the oil levels before driving your car to ensure you added enough oil.

That is basically it. I am sure there are a ton of little things I left out, but that is the jest of it all. I have changed the oil in my car 2 times. But, since my hubby is around to do it, I have him do it now. But, at least I KNOW how to change the oil in my car.

If you don’t have the patience to change the oil in your car (hey, I can relate!) then you can take it into a trusted car dealership like Newark Chrysler Jeep Dodge. Let them do it for you while you relax! I have done this a few times too 😉

Do you know how to change the oil in your car? Any tips you want to share?

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About Kim Delatorre

Kim Delatorre is a mommy to three beautiful, smart kids and wife to an amazing husband of 24 years! She enjoys reading, writing, spending time with her family, and blogging.

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  1. Leela says

    December 5, 2017 at 9:58 pm

    I used to know, but haven’t done it in a long time.

  2. kathy pease says

    December 5, 2017 at 5:58 pm

    I do not know how to change my oil but I probably should learn

  3. imaclutz89 says

    December 5, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    I have never changed my own oil, but my husband does change it for me.

  4. Lisa Walker says

    December 4, 2017 at 11:06 am

    I have never changed the oil in my car. Thanks for the tips! I may try doing it next time!

  5. ncjeepster says

    December 3, 2017 at 8:47 pm

    My Father taught all the kids how to change our own oil. He said “you never when you may need to do it”, I did change my own for a while and then when I got married, my husband started doing it for me.

  6. Haya says

    December 2, 2017 at 10:48 pm

    I’m way too chicken to even try changing the oil myself, though you make it look pretty easy. I’m just too scared to do something wrong and mess my car up. Lucky for us, oil changes are complimentary at the dealership so I don’t have to worry about it.

  7. gracefulcoffee says

    November 30, 2017 at 7:24 am

    Very informative! I had no idea, haha!

  8. Ronnell says

    November 20, 2017 at 10:52 pm

    I can’t count the number of times I’ve changed my oil. I have changed the oil of at least 1000 other peoples cars.

  9. Melissa Storms says

    November 20, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    I do know how to change the oil in my car and how to check and fill all of the fluids. I think these and also how to safely change a tire are important skills to have. For both men and women.

  10. Katie Bellamy says

    November 19, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    I know how to check my oil. Not change it. 🙂

  11. Brenda W. says

    November 19, 2017 at 5:36 pm

    At my age I am unable to do it.

  12. Jessica W. says

    November 19, 2017 at 10:42 am

    I’ve never changed the oil in my car. I never thought I could, however, these tips make it seem easier.

  13. Lesley F says

    November 18, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    Great tips but we always take our cars in to have the oil changed

  14. Lula Ruger says

    November 18, 2017 at 8:41 am

    Great tips but i think doing it at home is not worth it

  15. Karley Moore says

    November 17, 2017 at 10:13 am

    My vehicle has to have oil changed at a mechanic, but I do like the tips!

  16. patty.wright says

    November 16, 2017 at 11:28 pm

    We do ours at a oil change place

  17. Barbara Riffe says

    November 16, 2017 at 4:13 pm

    My son changes all the oil in our vechicles.

  18. Mia says

    November 16, 2017 at 12:04 pm

    I have never changed the oil in my car and will probably keep relying on a mechanic do it. I always look for deals and coupons.

  19. vickie couturier says

    November 16, 2017 at 11:59 am

    no i have never changed the oil in my car ,my husband does or we wait till they are having a good deal on oil changes

  20. tat2gurlzrock says

    November 16, 2017 at 9:56 am

    I have never changed the oil in any car I have had. I just always took them somewhere and had it done. These are great tips!

  21. mami2jcn says

    November 16, 2017 at 7:48 am

    I have no idea how to change the oil! I’ve been with my husband since college and never had to do it because he always has.

  22. Nidhi Chauhan says

    November 15, 2017 at 8:24 pm

    We haven’t changed our car’s oil by ourselves. These are some great tips. I think we need to try this at home.

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