DIY Oil Change at Home

Drain, filter, refill, torque — driveway oil change

1h 50m10 photographed stepsBeginner

Driveway oil change: correct oil/filter, safe lift, drain, filter, refill, leak check, recycle oil.

What you'll learn

Manual specs win
Stands required
Oil new gasket
Recycle oil

Inside this course

Prep
Drain and filter
Refill

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01Buy exact oil and filter

Manual viscosity and capacity.

02Warm engine and chock wheels

Flat ground; parking brake.

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Step 1

Buy exact oil and filter

Step 2

Warm engine and chock wheels

Step 3

Lift on stands or ramps

Step 4

Remove drain plug into pan

Step 5

Remove old filter

Step 6

Install new filter

Step 7

Add measured quarts

Step 8

Run engine and check leaks

Step 9

Recycle oil and log mileage

Step 10

Pass criteria

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