It is wise to replace the drain plug.
* First of all, you should always turn off your engine and have your car on jack stands. It is extremely dangerous to work on you car with only a jack supporting its weight, so invest in some jack stands.
* Locate the oil pan under the vehicle. It is a rounded container directly beneath your car's engine.
* You will see the oil pan drain plug: it is the lone bold head usually in the center of the oil pan.
* You're gonna need a Blitz plastic drain oil pan will catch 15 quarts just fine.
* So slide the oil pan into place, then using a wrench, unscrew the drain plug. The oil will probably be hot so watch your fingers.
* Check out the oil pan plug gaskets on hand too.
* Locate, loosen and remove the oil filter. Make sure the oil drain panis located underneath to catch any residual oil.
* Place a light coating of new oil on the gasket of the new oil filter, then screw it on the engine.
* Replace the oil drain plug with a gasket and fill the car up with new motor oil.
