How to Change My Oil

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If you've been wondering how to change your oil, but you aren't sure where to start, you have a couple of options. You have a choice between having a dealership take care of it for you or doing it for yourself. If you're interested in doing it for yourself, you'll need a few tools. First of all, you will need an oil filter wrench and an oil filter pan. You will also need a wrench to remove the plug from your oil well. Additionally, make sure to have the right kind of gloves on hand! Make sure that you were using latex gloves. This is very important! Using any other kind of gloves could cause the oil to dissolve your hand protection. You will also need a car jack or some way to prop up the car. Depending on what sort of situation you are in, you may be able to use ramps or jack stands. Ultimately it's up to your discretion which to use. Our oil change service in Milwaukee offers all of the tools that you need should you decide to change your oil yourself.

How to Change Your Oil

One important thing you'll have to consider is what sort of oil you want to use! Your oil will decide how your engine functions for quite a while, so you'll want to make sure you use the right kind. Make sure to check how much oil your engine will use, and make sure that you were using the right type. You can consult your owner's manual to find out exactly how much oil your vehicle requires. Your owner's manual will also tell you which viscosity of oil you should be putting in your vehicle. It's very important that you use the correct oil with your vehicle to ensure that its long-term health is protected. Additionally, your user manual May have additional steps that you may need to take that are unique to your vehicle. Make sure to read over the entire section to make sure you haven't missed anything. If you don't have time together these tools, a great alternative is bringing your vehicle down to one of Ewald's convenient oil changes near you. We are well equipped to have you in and out of our dealership in no time!

Choosing the right filter can be equally important, and you don't want to make sure that you are well-read on which to choose. If you are having a hard time finding oil or oil filters, you can find them at one of our dealerships. Once you have your hands on the right oil and oil filter, it is time to gather your materials. If you've gathered all of your materials, then you are ready to go. If you got together your oil filter and wrenches and raise the car, it is time to get everything in place. In order to prepare your vehicle, your engine needs to be run very briefly. You want your oil to be a little warm to help it flow, but if it's hot, you can risk injury. After it has run for a brief period, make sure it has some time to sit and cool off. If you're having a tough time finding the time to do this, or the tools, you can bring your vehicle to our oil change service in Milwaukee. Our Milwaukee oil change is quick and easy, and we'll have you back on the road in no time.

Milwaukee Oil Change

If you're missing any of your tools, you can find them in our Milwaukee service centers. If you have gathered all the tools that you need, warmed up your oil, and propped up against your car, you can now remove the undercover of your vehicle. Your vehicle may not have this, but if it does, it is necessary to remove it to access the oil tank. Once this is removed, you should be able to find the engine oil drain plug. The oil tank should be easy to locate, and once you have, you are ready to start draining your oil, but it's very important you put your drain pan down first. Slide your drain pan under the plug and remove the block. Place your pan under the point, but not directly under. You'll want to make sure that the oil goes into the pain and spills as little as possible. Make sure to take into account if there are any sort of heavy winds!

Once your oil is drained, you can replace the drain plug. Once you have removed all the oil, you can change the oil filter. Remove the old one with your oil filter wrench and start unscrewing! This is a part where things get messy. Empty out your old oil filter and install a new one. After your new oil filter is installed, you can move on to refilling your car's oil tank from the top. Open your hood and locate your oil cap. Remove the oil cap, fill it with your new oil, replace the cap, and briefly run your engine to circulate the new oil. Afterward, make sure to check for any leaks in your vehicle and make sure that everything is working correctly. If you prefer, you can take your vehicle to our Milwaukee oil change. Our oil change service in Milwaukee does the easiest way to change your oil.

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