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The Patient133 viewsOur subject for this tutorial - a 1995 Saturn SL1. I've already put it up on ramps, since going full-on with a jack and jackstands is unnecessary to change the oil on this car (and my mom also does not have a good jack / stands at her place).
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Our work area171 viewsHere it is - the 1.9L SOHC Saturn engine that needs its oil changed. In this case, it hasn't been due to mileage, but because it's been at least nine months since it was last changed (the car is driven infrequently through much of the year).
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Tools of the trade158 viewsSome of the implements of destruction - my Crescent tool set ($60 at Costco and great for the vast majority of automotive work), five quart jug of Texaco 10w30, a Supertech oil filter, and some gloves so I can still handle the camera!
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Oil pan148 viewsObviously, when changing the oil, you need somewhere to deposit the used fluid. You can always use old gallon jugs (especially convenient for four-poppers that use four quarts) but a pan like this makes things easier all around, and they're cheap.
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Worklight128 viewsNot an absolute necessity, but it comes in handy for seeing things. Irony is that, at least on this car, I do much of the oil change blind.
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Engine Oil Pan253 viewsOnce you have the car up on jackstands or ramps (or, for you lucky few, a lift) you should be able to slide under it and locate the engine oil pan. In most cases, it's fairly obvious, but if you're not sure, consult a Haynes / Chilton's manual (about $20 and a good idea for your vehicle) or even Autozone.com's service guides. The bolt with the yellow stuff? That's the drain plug; once you remove that, nice hot oil is coming out!
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Drain Plug190 viewsThe drain plug itself, removed from the engine oil pan. There's a washer on it (which should be replaced with every oil change), and many newer cars have a magnetic tip on the inside to collect any metallic filings that may be in the oil. Wipe the plug off and keep it somewhere safe.
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Draining Oil206 viewsOnce that plug comes out, you'll encounter this...your engine's lifeblood falling into a pan. On your first try, you'll likely get a lot all over the ground and you as well. Have towels handy. Let it drain
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Filter Wrench195 viewsAnother tool that comes in very handy is a strap-type filter wrench. The duct tape is not there due to a failed tool, but because in the case of small / oddly sized filters that are harder to get at, it makes it a bit easier to grab the filter and turn it.
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Break time!155 viewsWhat to do while the oil drains? Crack open a Mountain Dew and wait for a few minutes, it works for me!
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Old filter185 viewsOnce the oil is drained (basically, to the point where it's dripping...you'll have to wait eons for every last drip to get out) go ahead and put the drain plug back in, torque it snugly (does not take much!) and pull the filter off. This is the old filter on the Saturn, and you'll always want to inspect it - mostly, make sure that the rubber gasket (outside ring) is still on the filter. Sometimes, the gasket will stick to the block instead - and if you put the new filter on with two gaskets, it'll leak.
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New filter186 viewsThis is the new filter. Interestingly, it's also proof that Supertech farms the work out to the highest bidder - while it's the same number as the old one, it's a different manufacture.
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