Reddit reviews Wedco Oil Recycle Drain Pan, 7 Quart
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Integrated, wide mouth funnel for quick and clean fluid drainingHolds up to 7 Quarts of either old oil or anti-freezeLow profile to fit under the lowest carsDurable construction, lie flat design and convenient carry handle for transportLeak proof caps keeps fluids contained for transport
Purchase an oil catch basin similar to this:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Plastics-Group-W78-Container/dp/B000HEBYYU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1407368098&sr=8-3&keywords=oil+drain+pan
Purchase a Oil Filter wrench that fits your car similar to this one:
http://www.amazon.com/CTA-2489-Millimeter-Heavy-Duty-Cap-Type/dp/B006VMXMQK/ref=sr_1_11?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1407368191&sr=1-11&keywords=oil+wrench
Read the manual for your car and determine the correct weight of oil, quantity of oil and oil filter for your car.
You may need a new Oil drain plug Gasket like this, Your Manual should indicate if so:
http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-65292-AutoGrade-Drain-Gaskets/dp/B00062YSHS/ref=sr_1_9?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1407368320&sr=1-9&keywords=oil+washer
Start your car and drive it a short distance to warm up the oil in it.
Park you car where you can access the oil drain plug and oil filter.
Place the Oil Catch basin under the drain plug of your car.
Remove the Oil cap from your engine.
Remove the Oil Drain plug from your car using the correct sized wrench.
Caution, Warm oil will pour out of the engine, You may want to wear gloves to keep from getting it on your skin.
Wait for the oil to finish draining out of the engine.
Replace the Oil Drain plug gasket/washer with a new one on your Oil Drain plug if your car is so equipped.
Re-install the Oil Drain plug.
Move your Oil catch basin under your Oil Filter
Use the Oil Filter wrench to remove your old Oil Filter.
Wait for the oil to finish draining out of your engine, Again it may be Hot so be careful.
Check that the Old Oil filter came off with it's gasket, You do not want to have the gasket left attached to the car.
Place the old Oil Filter open side down into your catch basin for it to drain.
Open a new bottle of oil, Dip your finger into it and smear a light coating onto the gasket that is part of the new oil filter, Covering it completely.
Thread the new oil filter onto your car gently by hand.
Carefully tighten the new oil filter onto your car using the Oil Filter Wrench.
Fill your car engine with the correct quantity and type of oil specified by your manufacturer.
Start the car, Run it for a minute. Stop the car.
Check under the car for any leaks.
Check the Engine Oil dip-stick and verify that the oil level is between the Min and Max levels marked on the stick.
Take your old waste oil to the nearest recycling center for such waste, Do not pour it into the trash or down a drain.
I think that covers it off the top of my head.
You need one of these
No kidding. Seems like a waste of time, especially when this is $12 on Amazon.
When I'm done with changing the oil, I make sure it's sealed up tight and throw it in the back of my car for the next time I'm running errands. The household hazardous waste place here takes it, drains it into their giant vat, and gives me back the empty container. If it weren't for that thing, I'd still be paying the shop to do my oil changes.