Wow, you are actually going to change your oil all on your own.That is great!You will soon learn that it is so much easier than those mechanics would like you to know.

They would rather you bring it to them on a regular basis so they can charge you for all the other maintenance services they provide.Which you can do yourself as well.Read on and discover how to change oil yourself.

Since you have decided to do this yourself, you need 5 quarts of new oil, use a name brand, not the cheap stuff.You also need to purchase a very high quality oil filter, don't go with the cheaper ones.To remove the oil filter you will need either an oil filter wrench or a metal strap wrench. Also get something to catch the oil with, preferably something that will seal.

Ok!now you are ready to get to work.Make sure you are able to fit under your car.You might need to jack up the front some, best to have some supports.

Always have someone there in case of accidents.Before you climb under your car, remove the oil cap.Now you can crawl under.

Place the oil tray under the oil pan, directly under the plug.At the lowest point of the pan, you will see the plug, remove this.The oil will drain out into your tray, it will take a few min.

After you have drained the oil, replace the oil plug.Do not screw it in too tight.Slide the tray under the oil filter.There will be some that will leak as you remove the filter.

Using your filter wrench, you will want to turn the oil filter counter clockwise.After it is loose, you can remove it with your hand.As I said earlier, there will be some oil that will come out.

Your new filter will have a rubber gasket.Coat the entire gasket with some of the new oil.This will keep it from sealing so tight that you won't be able to remove it next time.

Time to screw the new oil filter on using only your hands.Now you are ready to screw in the new oil filter.Turn it clockwise until you feel it tight.Now you can use your filter wrench to turn it another ¼ to 1/2 turn to seal it.Now you can come out from under your car.Time to fill up with your new oil.You are ready to put your new oil in.It should take 5 quarts.

Replace your oil cap and then start your car, let it run for about 5 minutes.After that, check your dip stick. You did it, you really learned how to change oil by yourself.You are ready to go.