{"id":68603,"date":"2023-12-05T17:10:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T16:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carmart.africa\/blog\/?p=68603"},"modified":"2023-12-05T17:10:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T16:10:04","slug":"if-you-are-changing-your-car-engine-oil-for-the-first-time-here-are-5-mistakes-you-should-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carlots.ng\/motoring\/if-you-are-changing-your-car-engine-oil-for-the-first-time-here-are-5-mistakes-you-should-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"If You Are Changing Your Car Engine Oil for the First Time, Here are 5 Mistakes You Should Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When it comes to car maintenance, there are some simple tasks that you can either do yourself or sometimes get done for free.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>However, other maintenance items require a professional\u2019s touch.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An oil change overlaps these two realms in that many car owners rely on a professional service, but the task can be done at home with a few simple tools as long as you avoid these common mistakes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you\u2019ve decided to try changing your <a href=\"http:\/\/carlots.ng\/motoring\/are-car-remote-starters-bad-for-the-cars-engine\">car\u2019s engine<\/a> oil at home, here are five top mistakes you must avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mistake-1-forgetting-to-prepare-your-oil-changing-tools-and-materials\"><strong>Mistake #1: Forgetting to Prepare Your Oil-Changing Tools and Materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/carlots.ng\/motoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/How-to-Change-Your-Car-Spark-Plugs-and-Ignition-Coils-Without-Spending-Money-at-the-Mechanic.jpg\" alt=\"How to Change Your Car Spark Plugs and Ignition Coils Without Spending Money at the Mechanic\" class=\"wp-image-68168\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"http:\/\/carlots.ng\/motoring\/how-to-change-your-car-spark-plugs-and-ignition-coils-without-spending-money-at-the-mechanic\">How to Change Your Car Spark Plugs and Ignition Coils Without Spending Money at the Mechanic<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>First, you\u2019ll need a jack and jack stands or ramps to raise your car enough to shimmy under it safely. Consult your car\u2019s owner\u2019s manual for instructions or <a href=\"http:\/\/carlots.ng\/motoring\/how-to-change-your-car-engine-oil-yourself\">browse online<\/a>. While you have the manual out, read through the maintenance section and note your car\u2019s oil capacity, type, and recommended change frequency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you buy the new oil and filter, pick up an oil drain pan with a lid so you can pour your old oil back into the containers. Next, you\u2019ll need the correct size wrench to remove the drain plug.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also need an oil filter wrench. Two basic types include a strap wrench and the kind that fits the end of your car\u2019s oil filter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, a selection of old rags, a roll of good paper towels or some \u201cshop-specific\u201d towels, safety glasses, and disposable rubber gloves should complete your preparation, unless you\u2019re lying on a dirty floor or driveway. In that case, you\u2019ll want some cardboard underneath you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mistake-2-don-t-forget-to-lubricate-the-oil-filter-gasket\"><strong>Mistake #2: Don\u2019t Forget to Lubricate the Oil Filter Gasket<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve drained the old oil into the pan and removed the old <a href=\"http:\/\/carlots.ng\/motoring\/best-prices-of-engine-oil-in-nigeria-top-engine-oil-brands\">oil filter<\/a>, it\u2019s time to put on the new oil filter. First, use a rag to clean the area on the engine where the new oil filter gasket will sit and ensure the old rubber gasket comes off with the old filter.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, before installing the new oil filter, take some clean engine oil on a rag or a gloved finger and spread it on the new oil filter\u2019s rubber gasket. Lubrication will allow the rubber gasket to slide as you tighten the filter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mistake-3-don-t-forget-to-tighten-the-oil-drain-plug\"><strong>Mistake #3: Don\u2019t Forget to Tighten the Oil Drain Plug<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before installing the drain plug, use a rag to remove residual oil and inspect the washer. Once satisfied, reinstall the drain plug and tighten it to your car\u2019s specifications. Failure to properly tighten the drain plug could damage your oil pan. Experts note that overtightening will just cause you problems when it comes time to remove the filter or drain plug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mistake-4-always-add-the-proper-amount-of-oil-nbsp\"><strong>Mistake #4: Always Add the Proper Amount of Oil&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every engine requires a specific amount of oil. Once the drain plug and new oil filter are in place, pour the specified amount of new oil into the oil filler hole. More than one engine failure owes its demise to a mechanic forgetting this step.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/carlots.ng\/motoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ignition-Coil-Spark-Plug-1024x691.jpg\" alt=\"Spark Plug and Ignition Coil repair tips\" class=\"wp-image-63183\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"http:\/\/carlots.ng\/motoring\/car-tips-how-to-know-if-its-your-spark-plugs-or-ignition-coil-thats-bad\">Car Tips: How to Know if It\u2019s Your Spark Plugs or Ignition Coil That\u2019s Bad<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mistake-5-don-t-leave-the-oil-filler-cap-off\"><strong>Mistake #5: Don\u2019t Leave the Oil Filler Cap Off<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After filling the engine with the correct oil, don\u2019t forget to replace the oil filler cap. Leaving the cap off allows oil to spew out of the filler hole into the engine compartment, covering every surface under the hood and even the front tires with grimy engine oil.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-it-worth-changing-my-car-oil-myself\"><strong>Is it Worth Changing My Car Oil Myself?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people who perform their car maintenance and repairs find a sense of pride in their abilities, knowing they accomplished the task correctly. Like them, you could also find it cheaper to do an oil change yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone can do a proper oil change at home with the<a href=\"http:\/\/carlots.ng\/motoring\/how-to-change-your-car-engine-oil-yourself#google_vignette\"> right guide<\/a> and avoid the mistakes we\u2019ve listed above. Use them as guide, and start learning how to do some car DIYs today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, if you\u2019ve decided to try changing your car\u2019s engine oil at home, here are five top mistakes you must avoid. Mistake #1: Forgetting to Prepare Your Oil-Changing Tools and Materials First, you\u2019ll need a jack and jack stands or ramps to raise your car enough to shimmy under it safely. 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