New Car Oil Change

This DIY kit brought to you by Quaker State shows you how to change the oil in a new car.

Materials:

Oil filter
Wrench
Box-end or socket wrench
Drip pan
Funnel
Motor oil

• If you have a new car, you'll want to keep it in peak performance. The most important thing to remember is to change your oil every three months or 3,000 miles, whichever comes first -- and check the fluid levels frequently.

1. Park your vehicle on a level surface, and set the parking break. For easier access, use a jack or ramps to raise your car off the ground and chock the rear tires and check the parking brake.

2. Start by warming the engine to loosen deposits and help the oil flow freely.

3. Remove the drain plug located at the bottom of the oil pan. Have your drip pan basin (figure A) handy to catch the flow.

4. When the oil has completely drained, replace the plug and tighten firmly. Be careful not to over tighten.

5. Locate the oil filter on your engine, and remove it with the oil-filter wrench (figure B).

6. Rub some fresh oil on the gasket of your replacement filter and screw it on the shaft. Hand tighten, then snug it with the wrench.

7. Open the crankcase and add your motor oil. There are many different types on the market. You can use conventional blends or one of the new synthetics specially formulated for different driving conditions. Here we're using one for high-horsepower engines. These synthetic blends deliver superior engine protection, are fully compatible with conventional oil and contrary to myth, will "not" void a car's warranty.

Change your oil more frequently under adverse driving conditions. And because cold weather causes oil to thicken, switch to a lower viscosity in winter.

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Figure A


Figure B

No matter what type of oil you use, change it regularly even if you're using an oil additive. This will help keep your car running like new.