Summary: Plan to change your motor oil every 3,000 miles or every 3 months if you want to be on the safe side, but know that most cars no longer require an oil change after every 3,000 miles. You will not damage the engine by letting it run 4,000 miles in between oil changes. However, if you've been driving in very hot and/or dusty conditions you should stick to the 3,000 mile schedule, or even more frequent changes.
eHow Article: How to Change Your Motor Oil
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cardoctor said
on 5/10/2009 Well presented. Also, I would like to stress the importance of using a premium quality engine oil. It can make the difference in how long the oil life is good for..
smithd1365 said
on 5/9/2009 I use the Fumoto Valve to drain my oil. It replaces your oil rain plug and you can drain oil without a wrench. The ball valve has a lever to drain the oil and you can manage it with a finger. If you often change the oil yourself, it is really convenience. I bought one from www.qwikvalve.com
LucyAhmed said
on 9/13/2008 I just changed my car engine oil. Thank you very much for the instruction. But one thing, I found the oil filter wrench was not easy to use - either it won't grab or keep slipping off. It would be very helpful if this demonstration shows how to handle the oil filter wrench too. Lucy
Candidshots32 said
on 6/17/2008 well said.. helps a lot..
marcat said
on 3/15/2008 If you can, use surgical rubber gloves when changing oil. It is much easier to clean and wash hands after. Don't forget to dispose the used gloves properly. These gloves are very usefull in other clean-up tasks as well.