Automotive Tech

Driving an automobile is sometimes neglected by the irresponsible driver/owner. Some of you four wheeler’s out there just ride and drive not caring about the car just as long as it gets you there. Unfortunately breakdown occurs when maintenance is ignored. If you drive 3000/3 months and do not change the oil of the vehicle, well I must say that you are hurting that poor work horse and yourself at the same time.

That’s when you become the do it your-selfer and change the oil and save money, also you show respect to your work horse if you don’t know HOW then this is what you do:

First be sure that the engine is nOt HoT. ahot oil can cause serious damage the oil_change_PreviewSmall03the human body.

Secondly, be sure you have the proper tools and materials needed. which are: a jack, open/closed end wrench to loosen the oil plug on the oil pan and drain the oil , oil filter wrench to loosen and remove and replace the oil filter by greasing the seal on the filter and tighten with your hand, a clean shop towel to wipe away any spills. Remember to have a new oil filter and the proper amount of oil to
pour into the engine oil filler cap.