Page I FALL CAR Wedneiday October A stepbystep guide to changing your own motor oil use of technically advanced mo lor oil with superior lubricating qualities and adherence to good maintenance schedule hu never been more important Today high performance fail burn and fuel efficient engines are placing a greater demand on motor oil than ever before They start up and take more and produce searing heat that tan to break down an The ml change recommendation of by the vehicle manufacturer can be found in the owner manual The nor ma service recommendation the maximum allowable drain interval under ideal driving conditions However for excessive short trip drjv log go traffic road con no or extreme hot or told weather I lie oil should be changed more following the guidelines for Never exceed your automaker war requirements and in all cases con suit your owner s manual for special requirements Generally changing motor oil and oil filler every miles or three months whichever comes first will afford superior engine protection and long engine life MutcrfaLs you will need 1 Approximately five quarts of motor oil Check your owner s manual for the proper viscosity API performance and quantity required for you engine New oil filter Most cars use spin on type available in various sizes Check your manual for type and size Drain plug socket wrench or open end wrench exact sue plus an oil filter 4 Large drain pan six to quart capacity fire car Do not use a bumper jJtk to hold up tar while underneath Portable wheel ramps if available are ideal and safer Put car in gear or park Set brakes and chock both wheels with wooden blocks to prevent car from lling automatic transmission drain plug ally located farther back When in doubl refer to your owner manual Place the drain pan beneath the drain plug slightly towards the bock En gage plug with your wrench turn it counterclockwise until it rotates freely Finish removal by hand lie careful of hot oil and avoid dropping plufc into drain three Loosen ml filler it may be hot by turning it counterclockwise with a filler wrench Avoid touching the hoi exhaust manifold Complete removal of the filler manually catching it in your hand If filter is installed threadb up will be Tilled with oil and slightly heavy Ease it down and away from engine ihcn the dram pan Step four Clean in and around the filler seat the engine with a rag Take a new filler and apply a oil film to gasket this film provide necessary sealing Carefully screw the new filter onto the threaded oil line turning it clockwise Once aligned properly the filter will thread on easily up tightly by hand Do not use a wrench or overtighten Doni operating Follow local ore posing of drained oil Step Warm engine to it temperature about idling Switch off engine Raise the hood lo cate the oil filler cap and loosen it Step two Locate the oil dram plug underneath the car at Ihe bottom rear end of en sump or oil pan Do not loosen Step five Clean the il plug and drain seal Align and replace the plug screw it in carefully by hand and avoid cross threading Tighten plug firmly or snugly with a wrench Do not over ightcn Step in Fill ihe engine with the requited FRONT REAR McEachern Steering Specialties inc OnVehicle Wheel Balancing Spnngs Shocks Balljoints Brakes 33 Armstrong Ave Qsorgatown Bill McEactwm my of oil oil dipstick to assure proper fill level The oil light should go out soon after ihe engine started Run engine fir several minutes turn off engine and oil dipstick to as sure proper oil level Then check under the cor for leaks Keep a wnllen record of the current mileage and date in the glove compart mem For finest engine care use pre motor oils Castrol GTX Super Grade is a high performance mo tor oil that is designed to the needs of today high revving hot ng fast bum engines is a shear stable motor oil hat in every grade proviilcs mum protection against viscosity and thermal breakdown Castrol is formulated to provide maximum protection against motor oil breakdown exclusive additive package contains unique viscosity im proven anti oxidants detergents sludge and varnish inhibitors Castrol products exceed the perform and warranty requirements of every car and light truck on the road exceeding the highest API American Petroleum In performance specifications motor oils are Turbo proved and exceed the performance re quircinents of all turbo gasoline and turbo diescl passenger car engines Precautions follow Prolonged and repeated skin contact with used motor oil should be avoided Wash thoroughly with soap and wa remove motor oil from skin Do not use gasoline or other organic sol Skin contact with clothing that is oil soaked should be avoided Oil soaked cloths should be washed before re use All oil soaked articles that are able should be discarded oil in accord ana If possible deliver to a certified used oil reclamation center Protect environ ment and dispose of used oil properly CAUTION Prolonged and repealed skin with used motor oil may be 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