- 1). If the vehicle has been recently driven, let it cool down. If it has not been driven, drive it about for about five minutes. It is easier to change oil when the oil is slightly warm as opposed to when it is cold.
- 2). Raise the vehicle with a floor jack and place it on jack stands or use a lift to raise it up.
- 3). From underneath the vehicle, unscrew the drain plug for the oil pan with a socket and ratchet or an open-ended wrench. Be prepared with an oil container as the oil will come out quickly in a heavy stream. Alternatively, you can use a oil extraction device to pull the oil out of the motor from the engine bay.
- 4). Remove all of the engine's oil and then unscrew the oil filter. This will vary depending on your vehicle. Some cars use a screw on oil filter that needs to be removed with an oil filter wrench, while some use an oil filter cartridge that is located inside of a housing. Consult your workshop or owner's manual for specific instructions.
- 5). After removing the oil filter, wipe up any excess oil that was spilled. Install a new oil filter, filling it with oil according to the manual.
- 6). Screw the oil pan drain plug back into the oil pan. Make sure to install a new crush washer or any applicable gaskets when you install the drain plug and use a torque wrench to tighten it to the proper specifications.
- 7). Open the oil cap and place a funnel in the hole for the oil. Pour the appropriate number of quarts of oil into the engine. Use the appropriate weight of oil that is recommended for your particular engine. Let the oil settle for a few minutes and then check the dipstick to make sure it is at the proper level.
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