1. Park your car on a level surface and engage the emergency brake. Place a jack under the transmission to support it while you work. 2. Locate the drain plug on the bottom of the transmission and place a drain pan underneath it to catch the old oil. Remove the drain plug with a wrench…
If your car is consuming too much oil, there are a few things you can do to fix the problem. One option is to simply add more oil to the engine on a regular basis. Another option is to change the oil more frequently. You can also try using a higher quality of oil. If…
If your change oil light is on, there are a few things you can do to reset it. The first thing you need to do is find the oil dipstick and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, add more oil until it reaches the full line. Once the oil level is…
To check the oil level on a diesel engine, remove the dipstick and wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth. Insert the dipstick fully back into the engine, then remove it and check where the oil level falls on the dipstick. If it is below the minimum mark, add oil as needed. Do You Check…
To remove a crush washer from an oil drain plug, use a pair of pliers to grip the washer and twist it off. If the washer is stuck, try heating it with a blow torch or other heat source until it becomes malleable enough to remove. How Do You Remove the Crush Washer from the…
You’ll need a few tools to remove a stuck oil pan. First, use a socket wrench to loosen the bolts that hold the oil pan in place. Next, use a pry bar to loosen the oil pan from the engine block. Finally, use a hammer to tap on the oil pan until it comes loose.…
To change your car’s oil without using a jack, first park the car on level ground and engage the parking brake. Next, locate the oil drain plug underneath the car and place an oil catch basin under it. Then, use a wrench to loosen the oil drain plug before completely removing it. Finally, allow all…
If your car doesn’t have a jack, don’t worry – you can still change your own oil. You’ll just need to get a little creative. Here’s how to do it: 1. Park your car on a level surface and set the emergency brake. Then, place a block of wood under each tire behind the wheels…
To change the oil in your 2018 F150 2.7 Ecoboost, you will need: -A new oil filter -5 quarts of synthetic motor oil (I recommend using full synthetic 0W40) -An oil catch can (optional but recommended) 1. Park your truck on level ground and engage the emergency brake. Place a jack under the front of…
To jack up a car to change the oil, first park the car on level ground and set the parking brake. Place a jack under the frame of the car on the side you will be working on. Slowly turn the jack handle to lift the car off of the ground until the tire is…