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What you need to know, changing oil

Firstly, it is advisable not only to drain the old oil, but also to move the crankshaft the engine 5-7 times, to remove the remaining oil from the highways. It is useful to even wash the engine for this purpose made a special oil for washing which lasts 20-25 minutes, allowing the engine to run in different modes.

Changing the oil, you should always change the filters. Older, though washed, will be like a fly in the ointment.

The oil should be changed indoors where there is no dust and wind.

When checking the oil level rags wipe the meter must be clean. Even small dust particles trapped in the engine, significantly reducing its service life.

When changing oil, changing pad and bolt release of oil or filter body (if any). She supplied the oil filter.

Change the oil, it is useful to note available run of the car, change the date, type of oil to make it less of a problem the next time you change it or supplement.

Do not be afraid of that oil already after 1000 km run will turn black. This demonstrates that it correctly "works" - accumulates in itself a deposit, washes the surface of the parts.