How to change the oil and Oil Filter for Chevrolet Caprice?

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The first best preventative maintenance for home mechanics is to change the oil frequently. As engine oil ages, it becomes diluted and contaminated, leading to premature parts wear. Changing the oil filter each time the oil is changed is advised because it's cheap and easy to do. Get a wrench for the drain plug, an oil filter wrench, a container for draining out old oil and a funnel or oil can spout for putting in new one. Keep clean rags or newspapers nearby in case of spills. Proper support must be available when working under a car. Before starting an oil change, it may be wise to know where the drain plug and oil filter are located. Warm up your car until its temperature reaches normal operating level before commencing with the oil change. Raise the vehicle enough to have access and put a drain pan underneath the drain plug. Carefully remove the drain plug by letting the old oil go into the pan. Clean up around where there plug was and reattach it carefully again. Position the pan below its location and use a filter wrench to loosen and take off that old filter. It is essential that you compare your old filter with your new one so that they are of equal type. Clean off any dirt that may be on top of where your new filter will go as well as apply some new fresh oil on its rubber gasket.Place it back following manufacturer's instructions.Screw on your new filter according to manufacturer's instructions.Lower your vehicle and find out where your engine compartment has an opening for filling in more quantities of fuel.Take a spout from an empty can of fuel or use a funnel.Drain about 3 quarts into the pan.Wait until it drains.Start engine for one minute.Check if there are any leakages around drain plug or even around your filter.Tighten if necessary.Look again at the dipstick to check what level then add more if necessary after which start engine again for another minute continuing to observe for any signs of drippings on the filter. Finally, drive around for a few days and remember to check your oil level before you start off. Take it to an oil reclamation center, auto repair shop or gas station for proper disposal.

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