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Warm, not scalding
Warm, not scalding — step 2 of 7 in Oil Change & Filter Basics. Idle 5 minutes so oil flows. Gloves. Ramps on level ground, parking brake, chock the wheels that stay down.
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Idle 5 minutes so oil flows. Gloves. Ramps on level ground, parking brake, chock the wheels that stay down. Wide drain pan — the stream moves.
If you jack it, stands, same as any under-car job.
You'll need
- Correct oil
- Correct filter
- Washer
- Pan bigger than you think
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