How to Add Oil to Your Car

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You can save yourself a couple of bucks by changing the oil in your car yourself. Here is how to do it quickly and properly. Please note that some vehicles are different than others, so please be sure to consult your owners manual for further instructions.

Steps

1. 1
   Pull the hood release switch.
   
   
   

   Pull the hood release switch.

   
   
2. 2
   Open the hood.
   
   
   

   Open the hood.
3. 3
   Unscrew the oil cap and set it aside.
   
   
   

   Unscrew the oil cap and set it aside.
4. 4
   Pull out the dipstick and place it in the oil reservoir.
   
   
   

   Pull out the dipstick and place it in the oil reservoir.
5. 5
   Wipe the dipstick off and check the oil level. If it's bad, continue to step 6.
   
   
   

   Wipe the dipstick off and check the oil level.
6. 6
   Pour oil into the oil reservoir.
   
   
   

   Pour oil into the oil reservoir.
7. 7
   Replace the oil cap. Turn your car on and check the oil level now. If it's bad, repeat. If it's good, you're good.
   
   
   

   Replace the oil cap.

Things You'll Need

• Oil
• Oil Cap
• Car
• Oil Reservoir

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