HOW TO CHANGE USED VEHICULAR OIL

AUTHOR: Tetteh David Emaahi

Yes, to save money and time as you think, therefore you visit any mechanic shop regardless of their expert in the field of mechanic. Have you thought of saving the environment as you thought of your time and money? With the aim to combat the improper ways used vehicular oil is been disposed off in Ghana and beyond, this piece is to enlighten you on the proper way a used vehicular oil can be disposed off. Below are the approved and refined ways to dispose off used oil to avoid spillage. Provided by Thompson Rivers Technology’s Technology Faculty. -Mechanic or vehicle driver who intend to change the used vehicular oil needs to get underneath the vehicle in order to access the oil pan drain plug, which you can accomplish by driving the vehicle onto a ramp or jacking it up and supporting with jack stands. -The individual may need to position him or herself well and make sure the catch pan is large enough to hold the full volume of oil and adjust as you remove the plug to make sure it’s beneath the drain. Use a socket wrench to loosen the drain plug first, then carefully remove by hand so it doesn’t get lost in the draining oil. CAUTION: OIL MAY BE HOT Inspect vehicle while all oil drains. It will take several minutes for oil to drain completely, this is a good time to inspect other areas of your vehicle. Reinstall drain plug and torque. Wipe down the drain plug and oil pan threads, inspect condition of plug threads and replace if you have any concerns. When oil is finished draining, replace drain plug and use socket wrench to tighten to the manufacturer-specified torque in your owner’s manual. Remove old oil filter. Locate the oil filter on your vehicle and remove it–you may be able to do this by hand, or it may require a specific oil filter wrench to remove the cap. The filter will retain some oil inside, so remove carefully depending on its positioning. Clean mount and remove old O-ring. Make sure the O-ring from the old filter isn’t still clinging to the engine mounting plate and clean off any residue from the mounting plate. Lube new filter and attach by hand. Lightly lubricate the O-ring vicinity of the new filter with new oil for a smooth install, and screw onto the engine mounting plate by hand. Filters are generally tightened three quarters to one full turn after the filter O-ring contacts the engine, but check the filter’s directions to make sure. Remove oil fill cap and add new oil. Consult your owner’s manual to find what viscosity and volume of oil your vehicle requires. Remove the engine oil fill cap and use a funnel to pour in the specified volume. Replace oil fill cap and start engine. Let the engine run idle for at least thirty seconds, during which time you can inspect the drain plug and filter areas for oil leaks. If you notice any leaks, stop engine immediately and have them repaired. Stop engine, lower vehicle, and check dipstick level. Wait at least thirty seconds after stopping the engine to allow the oil to settle. To check the oil level once the vehicle is lowered, first remove the dipstick and wipe clean with a rag, and then reinstall completely. Remove again and check the oil level against the dipstick’s operating range, adding more oil as necessary to match the recommended dipstick oil level in your vehicle owner’s manual