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So you are really ready to do, you are really going to change your oil all on you own.Well, I say good for you!You will soon learn that it is so much easier than those mechanics would like you to know.

They would rather you bring it to them on a regular basis so they can charge you for all the other maintenance services they provide.And these are services you can do yourself as well.Read on and discover how to change oil yourself.

You will need to go to your auto parts store to get 5 quarts of name brand oil.You also need to purchase a very high quality oil filter, don't go with the cheaper ones.Also ask for an oil filter wrench or a metal strap wrench. You also need a container to catch the oil, one that will seal closed.

Time to get to work.Check to see that you will be able to fit to work under your car.You might need to jack up the front some, best to have some supports.

Have a buddy there in case of an accident.Before you climb under your car, remove the oil cap.Now you can crawl under.

Place the oil tray under the oil pan, directly under the plug.At the lowest point of the pan, you will see the plug, remove this.Allow the oil to drain, this will take several minutes.

When the oil is completely drained, go ahead and put the plug back in.Do not screw it in too tight.Slide the tray under the oil filter.Oil will leak as you pull the filter out.

With your wrench, turn the oil filter counter clockwise.Once it is loose enough, remove it using your hands.As I said earlier, there will be some oil that will come out.

Your new filter will have a rubber gasket.Coat the entire gasket with some of the new oil.This will keep it from sealing so tight that you won't be able to remove it next time.

Time to screw the new oil filter on using only your hands.Now you are ready to screw in the new oil filter.Turn it clockwise until you feel it tight.Now you can use your filter wrench to turn it another 1/4 to 1/2 turn to seal it.You are done under the car now.Time to fill up with your new oil.You are ready to put your new oil in.It should take 5 quarts.

Replace your oil cap and then start your car, let it run for about 5 minutes.After that, check your dip stick. You did it, you really learned how to change oil by yourself.With nice clean oil, you are ready to go.