How to change the oil in your vehicle can be a messy job but can save you money. Here is what you will need:

Oil Filter - look up which one vehicle takes. Fram oil filters are my personal favorite as they have a rough end that makes it easy to remove them when changing the oil/
Oil - check vehicles manual to find out how many quarts vehicle holds
Pan to catch the oil - sold in automotive. Some already have pour spout
Wrench to loosen screw on oil pan
Funnel - pour the new oil into the vehicle as well as pour old oil into empty oil bottles

Recommended items:

Oil filter tool - special tool that makes grasping and removing oil filter easier.
automotive ramps - ramps to elevate vehicle off the ground
An old piece of carpet, board, or blanket to lie on while under the automobile.

Make sure the engine is cool before changing the oil. If you have vehicle ramps, drive the auto on them. Next, place the oil pan under the car’s oil pan to catch the draining oil. Then take the wrench and loosen the screw. The oil will then begin to drain into the catch pan. Remove the oil filter. Some vehicles it is easier to remove from the top of the vehicle. Once the filter is loosened, remove carefully since there will be some oil still in the oil filter. Dump the oil from the filter into the oil pan.

Once the oil has drained, place the new oil filter on the automobile. For a good seal, take a little fresh oil and put it on your finger. Then rub your finger around the rubber seal of the oil filter. Tightly secure the oil filter on the car. Next put the oil pan screw back on the oil pan. Now you are ready to fill your vehicle with oil.

After adding the oil, check the oil level to make sure you have added enough. Next take the empty oil bottles and put the used oil into each one. You will have to take the used oil somewhere that recycles oil. Some cities have amnesty day that they will collect hazardous materials for free.

Check your oil periodically and to change your oil every 3500 miles or every 3 months.