How long does an oil change usually take?

[MacAdelyn]

An oil change typically takes about 1 hour. The steps for changing car oil are as follows: 1. Wait for the engine temperature to cool down, which also allows the oil to drain back into the oil pan; 2. Use a wrench to loosen the drain plug and place an oil pan underneath to catch the old oil until no more oil flows out. Start the engine for about 30 seconds to allow the oil in the main oil passage to drain out; 3. Use a specialized wrench to remove the oil filter. Apply oil to the oil seal of the new oil filter and tighten it clockwise by hand; 4. Add the new oil through the oil filler cap on the engine valve cover, usually filling about three-quarters of the oil container; 5. Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes, then check for any leaks around the drain plug and oil filter. If there are leaks, perform necessary repairs; 6. After stopping the engine, pull out the oil dipstick to ensure the oil level is within the standard range.