Things You'll Need:
- Owner's manual
- Oil filter wrench
- Bucket or tub
- New oil filter
- Oil
- Rags
- Water supply to motor
- Soap and water
- Gloves
- Safety goggles
- Fire extinguisher
- Oil hand pump
- O-ring
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Step 1
Make sure the engine has a water supply before changing the oil. The motor must be turned off during the oil change.
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Step 2
Use the wrench to remove the old filter. Make sure the old o-ring has been removed as well. The o-ring will need to be replaced. Take off the dipstick and thread the oil hand pump onto the end of the dipstick tube. Suck out the oil into a container. A small hand pump can be used to take out the oil.
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Step 3
Smear some oil around the top of the new oil filter and the new o-ring. This will help create a vacuum, making the filter stay in place better. Put the new filter on, tightening by hand. Use the wrench to tighten it an additional 3/4 turn. Never overtighten an oil filter.
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Step 4
Add oil to the engine. V4 engines require four to five quarts of oil, while V6 and V8 engines require 5 quarts. Big block V8s can use up to 7 quarts of oil. Let the motor sit for 5 minutes to allow the oil to settle all the way into the oil pan. Put the dipstick back on the dipstick tube.
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Step 5
Turn on the engine and let it warm up to operating temperature. Turn off the engine and let it sit for 5 minutes. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level to make sure enough oil was added. If not, add more. Use the rags to clean up any mess that was made.
