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Learn2 Change Your Oil (continued)
Step 2: Position the car

Again, make sure that you're on level ground, and that there are no cats sitting on top of your nice, warm engine block.

  • Set the metal ramps in front of your front tires, and drive your car up onto them. It can help to have a friend around to tell you when to stop.

Set your emergency brake. If you have a manual transmission, put the car in first gear. If you have an automatic, set it to Park. Place the wheel blocks under the rear wheels to prevent any chance of the car rolling back.

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2TORIAL STEPS
Introduction
Step 1: Choose your oil
Step 2: Position the car
Step 3: Drain the old oil
Step 4: Change the filter
Step 5: Finish it up

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