Through my research, I came across many different sites that
explained how to do an oil change. Many gave advice about not skimping on the
oil or the filter you use as this is an important part of making the car run. I
found out some of the tools and materials I will need.
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Wrench set
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Rags
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Rubber mallet
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Safety glasses
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Engine oil
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Oil filter
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Oil filter gasket
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Container for used oil
It was interesting to me what a rubber mallet was needed
for. It turns out, it is used for helping the wrench unscrew the plug.
I came to understand the basics of an oil change. In
general, here are the steps (with no use of technical terms!):
1: Jack the car up
2: Undo the spot where the oil is (still unclear as to
where this is!!)
3: Let the old oil drain out into a container that can be
disposed of properly
4: Put the cap back on
5: Change the filter
6: Put in new oil
These steps seem very basic, but as we can see, I am still
unclear about a lot of what goes into an oil change. Reading it online did not
give me the understanding I needed because I was unable to visualize these
parts of the car, as I am illiterate when it comes to vehicles!
Even though my research was useful and helpful, I do not
think I would be able to do this without the assistance of an auto mechanic!
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