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How to Change the Oil in a Mazda6
by a eHow Cars Editor
Changing the oil in a Mazda6 takes a 15mm socket wrench and a strap oil filter wrench. The manufacturer recommends changing the oil every 5,000 to 7,500 miles and using an oil viscosity of 5W-20.
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How to Change the Oil in Your 2007 Tundra
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For those of you who own the new Toyota Tundra with the 5.7L V8, you know that changing your own oil is a bit of a challenge. Toyota has made it more difficult than usual with this truck. It's messy and a bit time consuming.
Visit http://mytoyotatrucks.com for complete details with pictures of each step and links to tools you may need, including the special oil filter wrench.
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How to Change the Oil in a Chrysler Town & Country
by a eHow Cars Editor
The oil changing process for the Chrysler Town & Country is similar for most years. All Town and Country minivans use a strap-type oil filter wrench, however, models dated after 1995 use a 17mm wrench on the oil drain plug. For earlier models, refer to the owner's manual. Also, models with a turbocharged engine need oil labeled SG/CD as compared to SG/CC for regular engines.
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How to Change the Oil in a Dodge Durango
by a eHow Cars Editor
The Dodge Durango uses a strap-type or cap-type oil filter wrench for oil changes. Fill your Dodge Durango with SJ type oil with either a viscosity of 5W-30 or 10W-30. This oil changing procedure covers the Dodge Durango from 1997 and on.
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How to Change the Oil in a Chevy Silverado
by a eHow Cars Editor
Change the oil for a Chevy Silverado as you would for most Chevy models. Use a 6-point socket wrench for the oil drain plug, and a typical banded oil filter wrench for the filter. The recommended oil viscosity is 5W-30 or 10W-30.
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How to Change the Oil in a Dodge Caravan
by a eHow Cars Editor
Changing the oil in a Dodge Caravan requires an oil filter wrench and socket wrench to complete the oil change. The Caravan has the dipstick and oil filler cap front and center on the minivan, making this vehicle one of the easiest to check and fill. The manufacturer recommendation for an oil change is every 7,500 miles for regular driving, or 3,000 miles for stop-and-go type driving.
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How to Change the Oil in a Ford Focus
by a eHow Cars Editor
The Ford Focus takes oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 or 10W-30. To change the oil, you'll need 4 1/2 qt. of new oil, a 13-mm wrench for the drain plug and a 3-inch oil filter wrench. Change your oil every 6 months for regular highway driving, or every 3 months for stop-and-go driving.
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How to Change the Oil in a Kia Spectra
by a eHow Cars Editor
The Kia Spectra oil change is a simple process that requires a 6-point socket and an oil filter wrench. Check your owner's manual for oil capacity and the recommended time for an oil change. Use an oil viscosity of 5W-30 for the best performance from your Spectra.
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How to Change the Oil in a Mitsubishi Galant
by a eHow Cars Editor
Performing an oil change on your Mitsubishi Galant won't take long if you have a 17mm wrench and a plier type oil filter wrench. These two tools are necessary for an easy oil change. The manufacturer recommends changing the oil every 7,500 miles. The oil viscosity for the Mitsubishi Galant is the recommended 5W-30 oil.
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How to Change the Oil in a Mitsubishi 3000GT
by a eHow Cars Editor
The Mitsubishi 3000GT is no longer manufactured, but that doesn't mean there aren't devoted GT drivers who need maintenance help. An oil change for this car requires a 14mm socket wrench, an oil filter wrench and 4 quarts of oil. Refer to your owner's manual for when to change the oil and which type to use.
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