A wannabe-grease monkey’s guide to changing your oil.
Changing the oil is one of the most important things you can do for your car. Regularly changing the oil is a key part of good car maintenance – it helps the engine run smoother, live longer, and will improve performance.
Old oil clogs up critical parts of your car and could eventually cause engine failure, which can cost hundreds, even thousands, of pounds to put right.
Lots of car owners never get around to changing the oil themselves, preferring instead to leave it to a garage mechanic. But performing an oil change is actually quite a straightforward thing to do, and if you DIY you’ll save yourself money.
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