Changing Oil

• Get tools and material (see Syllabus) (Check manual for proper oil grade and how many quarts are required).
• Drive vehicle forward onto ramps (This gives you the needed clearance)
• Place wheel chock behind rear wheel (This keeps vehicle from rolling off ramps)
• Place oil drain pan under oil pan drain plug (This prevents any oil from spilling on the ground, which is environmentally unsafe)
• Remove drain plug from oil pan with wrench/socket
• When oil slows to 1 drip every 5 seconds, replace drain plug with wrench/socket (This prevents the new oil from leaking out)
• Place drain pan under old oil filter (Location varies, see owners manual for location)
• Remove old filter with filter wrench, dump contents of filter in drain pan, and clean mounting base. Be sure old gasket is removed from mounting base. (This unsures a clean seal and prevents leaks).
• Apply thin film of oil (DO NOT USE GREASE) to filter gasket (This allows the gasket to seal better and prervents leaks).
• Tighten new filter 3/4-1 turn by hand after gasket contacts base (This prevents over tightening which can damage filter).
• Open hood and remove oil fill cap from engine.
• Place funnel into oil fill opening (Using funnel prevents oil from spilling).
• Start adding oil (check manual from proper grade of oil and how many quarts).
• Remove oil drain pan from under vehicle and set aside.
• Remove wheel chock and roll vehicle off of ramps and check that oil shows
• Check for leaks.
• Stop engine and check level on dipstick (If below full add enough oil to reach full).
• Dispose of used oil and filter at the proper recycling center.

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