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45 minutes
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- Oil and Oil Filter
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Introduction
It is recommended that you change your oil every 4000 - 6000 miles and that you change your oil filter approximately every 10000 miles. You should use 5W-20 oil whenever changing or adding oil. Different manufacturers will have different name and part numbers for their compatible oil filters, so you should consult the parts counter at your auto parts store to determine which ones will fit your vehicle.
A carjack is not necessary to perform this procedure, the drainage bolt and oil filter can be easily reached underneath the front bumper of the car.
What you need
Step 1
Oil and Oil Filter
- Run the engine for a few (~5) minutes, then turn it off.
- This allows the oil to drain easier.
- Do not work on the car while the engine is running.
Run the engine for a few (~5) minutes, then turn it off.
This allows the oil to drain easier.
Do not work on the car while the engine is running.
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Step 2
- Take off the oil cap from under the hood of the car.
Take off the oil cap from under the hood of the car.
Step 3
- Place the oil drain pan underneath the drainage bolt.
Place the oil drain pan underneath the drainage bolt.
Step 4
- Remove the drainage bolt using the 15mm wrench.
Remove the drainage bolt using the 15mm wrench.
Step 5
- Allow the oil to drain into the oil drain pan.
- This may take several minutes.
Allow the oil to drain into the oil drain pan.
This may take several minutes.
Step 6
- Remove the old oil filter with the oil filter wrench once the oil has completely drained.
Remove the old oil filter with the oil filter wrench once the oil has completely drained.
Step 7
- Put a thin film of oil around the edge of the new oil filter.
- This allows for a better seal once the new filter is attached.
Put a thin film of oil around the edge of the new oil filter.
This allows for a better seal once the new filter is attached.
Step 8
- Attach the new oil filter using the oil filter wrench.
Attach the new oil filter using the oil filter wrench.
Step 9
- Reattach the drainage bolt with the 15mm wrench.
Reattach the drainage bolt with the 15mm wrench.
Step 10
- Place the funnel into where you removed the oil cap and pour in approximately four (4) quarts of oil.
Place the funnel into where you removed the oil cap and pour in approximately four (4) quarts of oil.
Step 11
- Check the dipstick and ensure that the fill level is between the two holes. Add more oil if needed.
Check the dipstick and ensure that the fill level is between the two holes. Add more oil if needed.
Take the car for a short drive after you are done and check for leaks.
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