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Step 1 of 7 · Oil Change & Filter Basics

Cap, manual, quantity

Cap, manual, quantity — step 1 of 7 in Oil Change & Filter Basics. Read viscosity and spec off the cap and confirm in the manual. Buy the listed litres plus a little extra.

The cap is the shopping list.
The cap is the shopping list.

Free auto & mechanics tip: Cap, manual, quantity (step 1 of 7 from "Oil Change & Filter Basics").

Read viscosity and spec off the cap and confirm in the manual. Buy the listed litres plus a little extra. Filter must match engine code, not just the car name.

Replace the crush washer every time if there is one. Reusing a flattened washer is a slow leak.

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