Final part: How to Change your engine oil and oil filter

Here is the concluding part on how to Change engine oil and oil filter.

1. Add new oil to the car at the fill hole. The amount you need is in the owner's manual, usually listed under "capacities."If you hold the bottle with the spout on top, it will pour more smoothly, without bubbling. Make sure you're adding the correct oil.

Typically, you can safely use the 5w-20 and 5w-30 in Nigeria. It's a synthetic oil and they are good for all cars, especially when your car is between year 2000 - 2014. Though some believe that the extra cost isn't warranted for an old vehicle. For older cars,  you can use an oil with higher viscosity because of the year of wears that has gone into the engine. But you should consult your owner's manual or the experts at an auto shop before adding oil.

Don't always rely on the dipstick for an accurate measurement; it can be off, especially if the engine has just been run (the stick will read low because there is still oil in the galleries). If you want to check the stick accurately, just check it first thing in the morning, parked on a level surface, when it's cold and settled.

2. Replace the fill cap
Check around for any loose tools you might have left around and close the hood. It's a good idea to wipe up any spills as best you can.

While it's not dangerous to get a little oil on the crankcase as you're pouring, it may smoke as the engine heats up, leading to that burning oil smell that can be momentarily frightening. It can also make your interior smell bad.

3. Start the engine. 
Watch to be sure the oil pressure light goes off after start-up. Put your car in park or neutral with the parking brake on to check for any drips and look carefully under the car to check for any leaks or drips.

If the filter and drain plug aren't tight, they may leak slowly. Run the engine for a minute or so to get the pressure up and ensure you've installed everything correctly.

4. Reset the oil change light. 
This will differ depending upon the make and model of your car, so you should consult the owner's manual to figure out the specific set of steps.

For Honda Accord 2003-2007:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button in the instrument panel. and turn the ignition switch ON (ii).
3. Hold the button for at least 10 seconds, until the indicator resets.
4. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.

For Toyota Camry 2000-2006
1. Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
2. Ensure odometer reading is shown. Turn ignition off.
3. While holding down the trip meter reset knob turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
4. Hold down knob for at least 5 seconds. The odometer indicates "000000" and the light goes off. If the system fails to reset, the light will continue flashing. 
5. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.

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