How Long Does It Take to Change the Engine Oil for a Car?

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VanJustin
07/30/25 8:06am
Changing the engine oil for a car takes about 10 minutes. The method for changing the engine oil is as follows: 1. Lift the car, remove the protective plate, and place a container with a capacity of about 10 liters below the oil drain screw; 2. Unscrew the oil drain screw, use an air gun to blow for two minutes at the oil filler port, tighten the oil drain screw after draining, and wipe it with a tissue to check for oil leaks; 3. Reinstall the protective plate, lower the car, and use a funnel to add oil through the oil filler port. The functions of engine oil include: lubrication, auxiliary cooling, cleaning, sealing and leak prevention, rust and corrosion prevention, shock absorption, and wear resistance. Engine oil is categorized into mineral oil, semi-synthetic oil, and full synthetic oil.
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