An oil change is necessary for a vehicle at least once in a year's time.
The function of the oil is to lubricate the engine to facilitate better motoring and less friction.
The thinner the lubrication there is in the engine, the better lubricated it is since the thinner fluid can go to the smallest spaces and coat the mechanical parts, making them last longer and less prone to wear and tear.
Before Before the whole do it yourself project starts, it is best to check if the vehicle really needs an oil change.
Indications that it is needed can be seen when the lubricant is visually checked.
There is a rod that is inserted into the engine and the tip can have vestiges of the lubricant.
These vestiges can show how used the substance may be.
If it is already dark and slow moving, it indicates that service is needed.
The engine will overheat if there is no maintenance done.
Not only will there be too much heat, but since the lubricant is too thick it will not offer proper lubrication.
This means that the metal parts may wear and tear, contributing to the metal residue in the lubricant itself.
The residue can cause scratches and tears in the engine.
When the indicators are correct, and the project is to be started, the vehicle owner should make sure that the engine is warm enough to work with.
Too cool can make the fluid difficult to drain while too hot can injure the person doing the job.
Turning on the engine and letting it idle for about twenty minutes or going around the block for the same time can solve this problem.
After turning the machine off, it is best to let it sit for about another ten to twenty minutes before starting the oil change process.
Doing it Yourself When satisfied with the temperature of the engine, the maintenance process can start.
Locating the drain plug and the filter may entail going under the vehicle.
It is not a good idea to jack up the vehicle with standard lifting jacks since these may not hold too well and be dangerous when a person is under the vehicle.
Crawling under is better but if there is a need for jacks to lift up the vehicle, the owner should employ the use of blocks of wood to help the jacks hold up the vehicle.
The capacity of the jack should be kept in mind.
A large basin or container is necessary to contain the used lubricant when the drain plug is taken off.
Some people prefer to keep their vehicles at an angle to better facilitate the draining.
The oil change process takes some time.
It is best to be patient and let the substance drain out for over thirty minutes to an hour, depending on if there is still some drops dripping.
The last drops are usually the most concentrated with dirt and debris so it is best to let these drip out.
The function of the oil is to lubricate the engine to facilitate better motoring and less friction.
The thinner the lubrication there is in the engine, the better lubricated it is since the thinner fluid can go to the smallest spaces and coat the mechanical parts, making them last longer and less prone to wear and tear.
Before Before the whole do it yourself project starts, it is best to check if the vehicle really needs an oil change.
Indications that it is needed can be seen when the lubricant is visually checked.
There is a rod that is inserted into the engine and the tip can have vestiges of the lubricant.
These vestiges can show how used the substance may be.
If it is already dark and slow moving, it indicates that service is needed.
The engine will overheat if there is no maintenance done.
Not only will there be too much heat, but since the lubricant is too thick it will not offer proper lubrication.
This means that the metal parts may wear and tear, contributing to the metal residue in the lubricant itself.
The residue can cause scratches and tears in the engine.
When the indicators are correct, and the project is to be started, the vehicle owner should make sure that the engine is warm enough to work with.
Too cool can make the fluid difficult to drain while too hot can injure the person doing the job.
Turning on the engine and letting it idle for about twenty minutes or going around the block for the same time can solve this problem.
After turning the machine off, it is best to let it sit for about another ten to twenty minutes before starting the oil change process.
Doing it Yourself When satisfied with the temperature of the engine, the maintenance process can start.
Locating the drain plug and the filter may entail going under the vehicle.
It is not a good idea to jack up the vehicle with standard lifting jacks since these may not hold too well and be dangerous when a person is under the vehicle.
Crawling under is better but if there is a need for jacks to lift up the vehicle, the owner should employ the use of blocks of wood to help the jacks hold up the vehicle.
The capacity of the jack should be kept in mind.
A large basin or container is necessary to contain the used lubricant when the drain plug is taken off.
Some people prefer to keep their vehicles at an angle to better facilitate the draining.
The oil change process takes some time.
It is best to be patient and let the substance drain out for over thirty minutes to an hour, depending on if there is still some drops dripping.
The last drops are usually the most concentrated with dirt and debris so it is best to let these drip out.
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