How to Drain Oil from a Sedan?
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Steps to drain oil from a sedan: 1. It's not easy to extract oil on a flat surface. To extract oil from a sedan, you can first fill the sedan's fuel tank, then drive it onto a slope. The steeper the slope, the easier it is to extract the oil. After parking, secure the car with the front facing upwards, shift into first gear, and engage the handbrake. 2. Once the car is secured, open the fuel tank cap and insert the pre-prepared hose into the tank, placing it as deep as possible. Use airflow to draw the oil out. 3. When extracting oil, do not use the hose directly. Instead, find a plastic bottle with a slightly larger diameter than the hose. Flatten the bottle beforehand, then tightly connect the bottle mouth to the hose. Use pressure to draw the oil out, then remove the bottle and point the hose end into the oil container. 4. While extracting oil, monitor the oil level in the container. Once enough oil has been collected, lift the hose from the container to let the remaining oil in the hose flow back into the tank, or lift the hose from the car's fuel tank to let all the oil in the hose flow into the container to avoid waste.
I often change the oil for my beloved car by myself, which gives me a great sense of achievement. First, park the car on a flat surface and turn off the engine, waiting for it to cool down completely to avoid burns—at least half an hour is best. Prepare a large oil pan, a wrench, or the car’s toolkit, then crawl under the car to locate the drain plug on the oil pan. Loosen the plug, place the oil pan to catch the oil, and remember to do it slowly to avoid splashing. After the oil drains out, take the opportunity to replace the oil filter for better performance. Finally, screw the plug back in, add new oil through the engine fill port, and use the dipstick to check the oil level up to the standard mark. Don’t forget to wear gloves for protection during the whole process. For older cars, using 5W-30 synthetic oil is more durable. Doing it yourself not only saves money on repairs but also extends the car’s lifespan. Regular oil changes can prevent engine carbon buildup issues and maintain smooth performance.
