Reviewing the Process of Changing Car Oil Filters

It is said and said quite rightly, that engine oil is the life of a vehicle as it prevents internal parts from wear and tear caused as it moves on the roads. Therefore, it is important that you pay undivided attention towards its wellness. However, even more important than oil is the filter that helps in purifying the oil so that it causes no wear and tear after entering the engine’s mechanism. 

In the fuel cleaning process, it gets an unprecedented beating and as a result, it needs changing on a regular basis. Changing is recommended, because often they are a use-and throw part. The following post will guide you through the process of changing car oil filters. The duration between two changing depends upon several things out of which, the most major is the condition in which your vehicle is being driven.

• Engine oil and a new oil filter

• A spanner or socket and ratchet

• Torque wrench

• A drain pan

• Protective gloves

• Funnel

• Oil filter wrench

• Rags 

• You need to take every step as mentioned in your vehicle’s instruction manual. For example – using the engine oil prescribed by the car manufacturing brand and also the filter recommended by the manufacturer.

• You should be equipped with all the safety gear recommended in the instruction manual, before you initiate the process.

• In the first step, you need to park the vehicle in a parking lot where ground level is even. 

• You need to keep the hand-brake "on" after parking and also ensure that the wheels are locked.

• In the second step, you’ll have to raise the vehicle using a jack and axle stands.

• The height related instructions should be followed as mentioned in your instruction manual.

• The third step begins with turning vehicle’s ignition "on" for a few minutes to warm the vehicle. 

• With this step, the oil trapped in several components gets brittle and slips towards its main storage area. 

• Now, you need to switch the vehicle "off" and let the engine rest slightly, before starting the main process. 

• The reason why this time is given is because the engine can heat a lot and cause serious injuries if touched or worked upon.

• In the fourth step, you need to drain the oil and for this, you’ll have to loosen the filler cap first. 

• This is basically under the car and near the bottom end of the tank.

• Before the oil starts draining, a draining pan has to be placed under the vehicle for oil collection.

• Step 5 involves changing the car oil filters using a suitable wrench for loosening the screws and then opening them by hands.

• It may be filled with filth and grime or dirty oil, so you need to be extra careful while removing. 

• In the sixth step, air filter experts install a new filter.

• After fitting it precisely, it is important to paste some fresh oil so that it starts working efficiently.

• The screws can be fitted back and tightened using the same wrench.

• Now you can refill the oil and start your vehicle leaving it in this condition for some minutes. 

• As you do this, your vehicle is all set to rip the roads apart.

Lachlan Kateis associated with Sydney Filter Services, a company offering air cleaner and car oil filters in Australia. The services of company also include Car Air Filters Online, Car Oil Filters and Replacement Air Filter and trucks.