Doing an oil change is rather simple it becomes even simpler when you watch our video on how to do an oil change. We describe the oil change step by step insuring a safe and overall quick procedure. We are actually glad you are watching this video as when you perform your oil change your self at every three thousand miles or every three months, you save your self some money. Which in these citric economic days every penny counts! Enjoy the video.

Plan to change your motor oil every three thousand miles or every three months which ever occur first. This will lead way to keep your motor running happy and healthy for years on end!  The necessary tools to complete an oil change is a socket set a oil drain pan and a jack and jack stands for safety. Instead of using a socket set you can also use a wrench set which is pretty much which most mechanics use and can be cheaper than a socket set. Run the car for 10 minutes if the engine is cold to warm up the oil before you drain the oil, warm oil drains faster than cold oil park the car on a level surface either chock the rear tires with a chock or engage the parking brake. Now turn the engine off and jack up the car so you can get underneath to drain the oil!

Don't forget to use the jack stands for safety. Open up the hood of your car place the new oil and funnel on top of the engine so you don't forget to fill the car up with oil after draining the old oil. Make sure the car is securely supported on the jack stands before you crawl underneath of your vehicle. Never get under a car that is only supported by a jack. A pair of jack stands cost less than twenty dollars and if you wish to change your own oil regularly then investing in a pair of jack stands is ideal.

Once the car is securely supported crawl underneath the car, locate the oil drain plug underneath the car you can consult the owner's manual for the exact location, place the oil drain pan underneath the oil drain plug to catch the old oil. Loosen the plug either with a socket wrench or a normal wrench which ever you have. Remember to turn counter clockwise and remove the oil drain plug fully once it is opened up. Remove the plug by hand when it is moving freely to make it safer and quicker for yourself. Be prepared for a rush of hot oil, let the old oil drain into the oil pan and hold on to the oil plug. Once the oil is fully drained reinstall the oil plug back into it's place always start to thread the bolts by hand to prevent cross threading. Now wipe off the drain plug area and begin tightening the oil plug DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

Now locate the existing oil filter. Position the oil pan underneath the oil filter to catch the draining oil. Remove the filter with an oil filter wrench or by hand (NOT RECOMMENDED). Screw the new oil filter in by hand. Tighten as tight as possible by hand. Do not over tighten with the oil filter wrench.

Locate  and remove the oil filler cap on top of the engine. Place the funnel and fill up the engine with oil… 4-5 quarts are generally needed please consult your owner's manual for  what type and how much oil is needed in your vehicle once you have filled up the oil run the engine for a minute and check the dipstick to see if you have over filled or if you need to add more oil if necessary. Check for leaks and make sure you clean up after yourself. If there are any drops of oil on the floor wipe them with a rag.

Dispose of used oil properly either take it to a recycling center with your oil filter or to a local mechanic shop so they can dispose of the oil properly.

You have now changed the oil in your vehicle congratulations you have saved yourself some money!