Tuesday, June 3, 2014

How Oil Changes Should Be Done

By Lila Bryant


Owning a car will give you lots of responsibilities you should always do. Since you invested money on that, you have to make sure you will be providing the care and maintenance it needed. It is essential to check on its oil at all times. You should be replacing it from time to time. Oil changes Cedar Park residents have done is important for it.

It can also be done on our own. A person just needs to be certain that it is done correctly so you will not damage it and, in return, cost you a huge amount of money to repair. If you have a friend or a family member who knows how to get it done, you could ask him to observe what you will be doing. Tell him to correct you if there are mistakes. The following paragraphs will guide you in changing it.

You should first drain the ones on its engine. A jack and a few stands is required for you to do it easily. It must be lifted up so it is essential to have those tools. Check if the brake is on to avoid any movements on it.

If you heat it, it would drain faster. The oil would be warmer so it goes down easily when you will be draining it. After about three minutes of heating, it is ready and you could not start with it. It is better to have a manual with you for you to check how it should be done if you are unsure of it.

Next, you have to remove its cap. Air would be coming in so it would be flowing out. This make things easier and faster on your part.

You have to know where the pan is located. This is made up of metal and is usually flat as it is placed near the engine. You know that it is correct when you have seen its plug or bolt in the bottom part. Remove the plug so it starts to drain. You could use some old newspapers in catching it.

You should also purchase a socket. You have to see to it that it is the correct size for that. You may cut some papers into circles for it to catch the ones that flow excessively. The problem in using papers is only on changing it always so there will be no spills. If that will be a hassle on you, use the metal washer that you have.

It will only consume a few minutes to make sure it is empty inside. It is best if you can wait for approximately fifteen minutes to make sure it is already empty. While waiting on it, use that time to finish other important tasks. When that time would pass, you may fill that with the new oil.

If you change it by yourself, you have to remember the guidelines. When it is done incorrectly, it will only cause major damages to your auto. A person has to think if he is skilled enough for that. It is best to talk to experts if ever you could not do it.




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