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A How To Minute - This Issue: Part 2 - Changing Your Oil In Used Cars
Welcome back. Now that the hour is up we can continue on with our oil change. But before we start did you know that the majority of oil change services could run you anywhere from $20 to $60? And that's even at a dealership. Sounds pretty cheap huh? However by doing this oil change yourself you are not only saving yourself a bit of money but you can also benefit from the rewarding feeling of doing something for yourself. Now back to the simple steps to change the oil in your used car.
Steps To Change Oil - Steps 8 Through 11
Step 8 - After the hour is up you can replace the oil filter. It is a good idea to coat the rubber gasket on the bottom of the filter with oil; you can even use some of the used oil. Now before installing the new filter use a clean rag to wipe down the metal part where the oil filter goes. Then carefully thread the new filter in by hand. You can tighten it by hand or use your Oil Filter Wrench to tighten it up a bit.
Step 9 - The next step is to replace the oil drain plug. Anytime you remove the drain plug it is a good idea to replace the sealing washer, this will ensure there are no leaks.
Step 10 - Take your funnel, place it in the oil filler and proceed to fill up your car with as much new oil as the owner's manual recommends. Ensure you are also using the proper grade* of oil. Once full, replace the oil filler cap and using the dipstick check to see if the oil level is correct.
*Just a side not about the grade of oil: The code used, for example, might be something like 20W50 for engine oil. The 20W indicates that the oil's viscosity rating, which would be a 20 at its lower operating temperature (W) meaning in the winter, and the 50 would be the oil's viscosity rating its highest temperature.
Step 11 - Start up your used car and let the engine idle for about five minutes. At this point it is a good time to check for any leaks around the drain plug and the oil filter.
And that's it! In just 11 simple steps you have changed the oil in your car. Of course you are not quite done, you still have that used oil filter and used oil to deal with. Used motor oil should always be disposed of properly. Simply take the container with the used oil in it and using the funnel fill up the containers with the screw top lids, you can even use the now empty oil containers if you want. Pack the used oil and oil filter away and drive down to your local service station, quick lube shop, parts store or other recycling facility. Many national oil change chains will actually take your used oil and oil filters for free, just call around to make sure.
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Corey Rozon and David Leonhardt are freelance business writers in Ottawa.
Ever wonder if you could use motorcycle AMSOIL oil in used cars? Well I wouldn't advise it.
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