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Do-it-yourself oil change! Learn how to change the oil in your car from start to finish in this free car-maintenance video series from our expert car mechanic .
There are 24 videos in this series:
Prepare your car to perform an oil change on your own; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Be safe when changing the oil in your car, taking the proper oil-change safety precautions; ; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Check the oil level in your car when performing an oil change; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
There are a variety of oils you can use when changing your oil; ; our expert car mechanic explains what oil to consider in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Replacing an oil filter means choosing the right filter when changing your car's oil; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Remove an oil filter when changing your car's oil; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Use a floor jack on your car when changing your car's oil; our expert car mechanic talks about floor jacks in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Use a floor jack on your car when changing a car's oil; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Use jack stands to hold you car when changing a car's oil; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Put your car on jack stands by lowering it down on to them when changing your oil; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Remove the oil drain plug using specific tools when changing your car's oil; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Prepare the oil drain plug for removal when changing your car's oil; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Loosen the oil drain plug for removal when changing your car's oil;; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Drain your car's oil when performing an oil change on your car; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Replace the oil drain plug when changing your car's oil; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Prepare your car's oil filter for removal when changing the oil on your car; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Replace your car's oil filter when changing the oil on your car; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Add oil to your car's engine, cleaning the oil cap in the process, when changing the oil on your car; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Know how many quarts of oil to add to your engine when changing a car's oil, and why you might use a certain type; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes..
Lower your car off a jack when changing a car's oil; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Clean up after an oil change, wiping everything down and putting the parts away; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Start your engine briefly when checking your car's oil level after an oil change; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Check your car's oil level after changing the car's oil by checking the reading on the dip stick; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Check for loose items around the car after changing the car's oil; our expert car mechanic explains how in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes.
Changing the oil in your car is an essential maintenance duty for every car owner. Keeping a regular oil change and maintenance schedule will ensure good performance of your vehicle, contribute to a long engine life, and will decrease the likelihood that your engine will overheat. Changing your oil may seem like an arduous, confusing, and extremely dirty job. Though it may be a dirty job, changing your engine oil is not as difficult as most people think - all you need is the right information. If you would like to learn how to change your oil, learn for free from one of our experts.
In this free online video series, learn from mechanic Mark Sullivan as he teaches you how to change your car's oil. Learn what supplies and equipment you need to change the engine oil in your car, how to lift your car with a floor jack, how to remove the drain plug of your oil pan and drain the oil out of your engine, how to remove and replace your oil filter, what type of oil to use in your engine, how to replace the oil in your engine, how to circulate new oil in your engine, and how to clean up the mess after you have changed your oil.
Mark Sullivan Mark Sullivan has been a professional automotive mechanic and high performance engine builder for 16 years. Mark was trained as an auto-union mechanic and has worked professionally as a line mechanic on Mercedes Benz, Audi, Porsche, BMW, NSU, and Volkswagen automobiles. He has designed and built racing cars for track and off-road races. He has worked at factory dealer service departments, independent automotive repair facilities, and worked with private racing teams. Mark has built numerous high performance engines for street and race cars. His specialties include tubular frame chassis design and construction, transmission ratio calculations, combustion head and engine case machining, crankshaft set up (stroker, counterweighted, and roller bearing). His capabilities include expertise on multiple carburetor systems, intake and valve porting, header exhaust systems, fuel injection, nitrous, high capacitive discharge ignition, and timing systems, double wishbone and more!dkdk
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