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How to Change Engine Motor Oil and Oil Filter (continued)

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Drain Engine Oil

Once the drain plug is dislodged inspect the sealing washer on the plug, if worn, broken or the integrity of the seal cannot be maintained replace the plug washer with new. Let oil drain completely, reinstall oil drain pug and wipe clean with shop or paper towel. note: drain plug just needs to be "snug" - not to tight.

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Adding Engine Oil

After the oil has been drained out of the engine and new filter installed add motor oil to the engine oil fill port, this is usually located in the valve cover of the engine and is marked "add engine oil" on the cap. If the oil fill is in a difficult position you can use a funnel to help guide the oil. (the oil cap is upside down in this picture to prevent oil drippings) Most car and light trucks will take four to 5 quarts to fill to capacity. First add four quarts and reinstall the oil fill cap. Then start the engine and let run for 1 minute then shut off the engine and let stand for 2 minutes to assure all oil inside the engine is in the oil pan for proper measurement.

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Checking Engine Oil Level

After you have run your engine, let stand for two minutes, then remove the oil dip stick level indicator to inspect oil level (the new oil in this photo has been darkened for visual effect, clean oil is difficult to see in photos) make sure the oil level is between specified lines on the indicator, add as needed to obtain proper oil level.

If you don't know when the last oil change you had on your vehicle and would like to determine were you stand remove the oil level inductor and check the clarity of the oil. If it is light color like Tea you are ok, if it is dark like Coke it is time for service. We recommend top quality oil filters and motor oils for you car or truck. In the course of driving 3,000 miles, an inferior style oil filter will  allowing carbon partials to stay in your engine, causing premature wear and possible catastrophic engine failure.

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Purchase -  Oil Filter - Oil filters will last up to 3,000 miles or more depending on the type of driving you do. If you live in a dusty area like the desert or if there is extreme moister you can expect to change your oil and oil filter more often. Make sure to inspect your oil level at regular intervals to insure the safety of your vehicles internal engine parts system. To change your oil filter follow the instructions above.

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