Third, remove the old filter with the filter wrench. Let oil from the old filter drip in pan. To install the new oil filter in my technique you should place some clean oil on your fingertip and oil the filter seal to assure a leak-free fit when the filter is seated. Tighten new filter only by hand. It's usually not necessary to tighten the oil filter with the oil filter wrench, but have it ready if your grip is not strong enough.
Fourth, begin pouring the new oil into the engine. Pour almost as many quarts as your owner manual state is the capacity. Then begin pouring the last quart while consistently checking the oil level of the dipstick. Be careful not to overfill the dipstick.
Finally, start your engine and check that your oil pressure is normal. Shut off your engine, wait a few moments and recheck your oil once more to insure that the oil that has filled the filter has not dropped the oil level too low. Add more oil if necessary to bring the level between the Min and Max level, be sure to dispose of used motor oil through an approved disposal facility. Your corner oil change station or auto parts store will accept your used oil for disposal. You may also want to make a notation in your maintenance book indicating the oil and filter change, mileage, date and oil used.Third, remove the old filter with the filter wrench. Let oil from the old filter drip in pan. To install the new oil filter in my technique you should place some clean oil on your fingertip and oil the filter seal to assure a leak-free fit when the filter is seated. Tighten new filter only by hand. It's usually not necessary to tighten the oil filter with the oil filter wrench, but have it ready if your grip is not strong enough.
Fourth, begin pouring the new oil into the engine. Pour almost as many quarts as your owner manual state is the capacity. Then begin pouring the last quart while consistently checking the oil level of the dipstick. Be careful not to overfill the...