Can I change my car's engine oil by myself?

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DeAlexis
07/29/25 7:59pm
Car owners can change the engine oil by themselves. Here are the relevant details about engine oil: 1. Functions of engine oil: The main functions of engine oil are lubrication, cleaning, and heat dissipation. In fact, engine oil is used in many parts of a vehicle, but the oil that needs to be changed every 5,000 kilometers refers to the engine oil. Most people generally use semi-synthetic or fully synthetic engine oil, while conventional engine oil is rarely used. Conventional engine oil is usually used in agricultural machinery, tricycles, and motorcycles. 2. Replacement intervals: Conventional engine oil: 5,000 kilometers, semi-synthetic engine oil: 7,500 kilometers, fully synthetic engine oil can go up to 10,000 kilometers before needing a service.
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