Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Certain tips that can come handy while doing the oil change routine for cars

Refilling of oil is easy, after all the other steps have been carried out successfully. One can take a sigh of relief, as that is what the last step is. Thus, removing all the oil and refilling the tank isn’t really an arduous job, you start knowing the tricks. All one has to do is adhere to the instructions and complete every process before going on to the next.

Checking the car after refilling of oil

It is necessary to run the car after refilling the oil, so as to ensure that all’s well. It is good to make the car run for about 5 minutes. This is necessary as running the car will help the engine is regaining oil pressure. Also, during this process one can find out whether there are any leaks in the car. If the oil starts dripping from somewhere, then surely there is a leak. One must stop the car immediately and get down tightening all the knobs.

Completely disposing all the old oil

Just because your car is in a good state and working perfectly, does not mean that you care less for the environment. Those who dump their old oil in tanks and water bodies are caught by the cops and hefty fines are levied. Sewers are also not the best place. Finding the right location is very important. Some states are very strict about the laws of disposals. In such places, laws are there for gas stations to receive the used oil from customers, and make the best possible use of it. This oil is accepted for free or all a very nominal cost. Carry the oil is some old tin can or milk jug. With the help of a funnel, the oil transfer can be done effectively. The gas stations also accept the old oil filter.

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