How to change the engine oil in a vehicle

Many car owners are faced with the need to perform work on self-replacement of engine oil. Let's talk in this article about how you can do it on your own, without resorting to the help of specialists. You need to follow certain rules to determine whether your car needs engine oil replacement. In order to accurately determine the right time, follow some tips.
Study the operating instructions for your car, there you will find recommendations regarding oil change. This is followed by the mode of operation and the season in which it is carried out. Along with the oil change, it is better to update other technical fluids – brake hydraulics and antifreeze, as well as install clean filters - fuel and air. Are you interested in why there is such a difference?
The brand of engine oil, the manner of driving and the brand of the vehicle are of no small importance. After purchasing a non-new car, it is advisable to immediately replace the oil in the engine, and it is better to replace the antifreeze, brake fluid, fuel filter, air filter along with the engine oil. The replacement consists of the preparatory and main parts.
At the preparatory stage, you need to:
Purchase of an oil filter and oil. The required amount of oil is specified in the manual for your vehicle.
Find a suitable container into which the waste will be drained.
Selection or purchase of a suitable key for draining engine oil from the bottom of the motor.
Oil change procedure
Drive the car to a suitable place, it is best to drive it to an overpass or pit – it is much more convenient.
Place the prepared container under the drain plug.
When the engine is warmed up, it is forbidden to replace it, you will get burned.
After the spent lubricant has been completely drained, tighten the plug into place.
Then unscrew the oil filter.
It is often difficult to unscrew the filter...
If it does not give in, take a core (a thick nail made of steel), you can use a screwdriver and punch it, then cut it.
Install a new oil filter to replace the old one.
In order not to harm it during installation, treat the rubber gasket with engine oil, twist it gently until it stops.
The last step involves pouring new oil.
It is important to remember: the oil is poured to the average value between the minimum and maximum on the dipstick.
Fill in the oil, being careful not to allow overflow, wait until the oil fills the engine.
Waste oil must be disposed of, the filter discarded.
Warm up the engine and leave it to cool down again.
Check the oil level, top up if necessary. mines apostas