How Long Does It Take to Change Engine Oil?

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Changing engine oil typically takes about 1 hour. The steps for changing car engine oil are as follows: 1. Wait for the engine temperature to drop, allowing the oil to flow back into the oil pan; 2. Use a wrench to loosen the oil drain plug and place an oil pan underneath to catch the old oil until no more oil flows out. Start the engine and let it run for 30 seconds to drain the oil from the main oil passage; 3. Use a specialized wrench to remove the oil filter. Apply oil to the seal of the new oil filter and tighten it clockwise by hand; 4. Add 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, checking for any leaks around the oil drain plug and oil filter. If leaks are found, perform necessary repairs; 6. After stopping the engine, pull out the oil dipstick to ensure the oil level is within the standard range.