Change Your Car Oil at Home in Just 4 Simple Steps

Changing your car's oil at home not only saves costs but also gives you greater control over lubricant selection and allows you to perform other simple maintenance tasks yourself. If you're inexperienced, refer to the 4 simple steps for changing car oil at home that Huynh Chau shares below. Your vehicle will receive professional oil changes right in your garage.

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You can completely change your car's oil at home yourself

1. Simple steps for changing car oil at home

Changing motorcycle oil at home is a familiar task for many people. But what about cars? Although they are quite large and have complex engines, you can completely change the oil yourself at home in 4 simple steps:

Step 1: Lift the car chassis

First, choose a level surface to park the car, then shift to Park. Next, remove the key and apply the handbrake, then wait 5-10 minutes to let the engine cool down and the oil to cool.

After the oil has cooled, place the jack under the front chassis frame and raise it approximately 45cm above the ground. If you don't use a jack, drive the car onto a dedicated steel ramp (pay attention to the indentation on the ramp to keep the vehicle stable during the oil change).

Finally, wedge the rear wheels to prevent the car from rolling. If using a steel ramp, you should still use wheel chocks to ensure safety during the oil change.

Car lifting tools at home for "amateur mechanics"

Step 2: Drain the oil

The oil drain plug is located 30-60cm from the front of the vehicle depending on the model and directly under the engine. Simply bend down and look carefully to find it. To avoid getting the floor dirty, place a drain pan under the plug to catch the used engine oil. Then proceed with these steps:

• Open the hood and locate the engine oil cap. Some identifying features of this component are: round cap, approximately 5cm in diameter, and with an oil symbol on the side. After locating the oil cap, turn it counterclockwise to remove it.
• Loosen the drain plug counterclockwise using a wrench or specialized tool. As soon as the bolt is completely unscrewed, quickly pull your hand away to