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Many car owners don't realize that doing a home oil change is easier than it seems. Depending on your vehicle, most manufacturers recommend that you complete the process every four to six months, or every 4,000 miles. For those that drive on rough terrains or have other restrictions, it could be even more often than that. To begin the process, you need to make sure you have the appropriate tools. You'll need a filter wrench, and a wrench to remove the drain plug. Usually box end wrenches or socket wrenches will work. You'll also need a funnel and a drain pan to remove the old lubricant and place new lubricant into the vehicle. Also, depending on the ground clearance of your vehicle, you may need jack stands or jack ramps. Of course, you will also need new oil to put into your car. First, you'll want to consult your owner's manual to find out how much lubricant you need and what kind of lubricant will do best with your engine. Sometimes there are specifications, like synthetic lubricant. In general, you are trying to match the viscosity of a specific product to the needs of your engine. Without doing this research, your vehicle may not run as well. To start the procedure, you'll want the engine to be warm, but not hot or too cold. Run the engine for a while, then turn it off for a few minutes. Depending on the kind of car you have, you may need to remove the undercover. This might require some tools or may be as easy as just clamping down on a couple of clips. Next, you need to locate the filter and drain plug. Most cars have a bottom-mount filter. This can mean that the plug and filter are far apart. Do some investigation to make sure you locate the right thing. Once you've found the drain plug, you are well on your way to completing your oil change. From there, place the drain pan underneath the plug and allow the lubricant to drip out of the vehicle. Remove the filter cap and let it come out of the car. Then you will want to remove and replace the filter, fill up the car with new lubricant, and check the dipstick to make sure you have had a successful oil change. The process for completing an oil change at home is not extremely difficult, but it does take practice and knowledge of your car. Also, prepare to get a bit messy. To learn more about how you can do this procedure at home, do internet research. There is plenty of information on various automobile pages, as well as videos, that can help you feel confident completing this process yourself. For more information on where to get an oil change, Kalamazoo residents trust: http://www.maplehillauto.com/section/secondary/oil-change/Kalamazoo-MI-Audi-Hyundai-Subaru-Volkswagen-Volvo-Dealer
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