On these vehicles, there is an oil life indicator system that lights on the instrument panel as a signal to change the oil depending on factors that are used to determine that the oil is 'used up.' The vehicle manufacturer normally recommend more than 3000 miles before an oil change though frequent change of the oil is advised for a longer life of the engine. In case of choosing to trust the oil life indicator, do not go beyond 10, 000 miles without changing the oil. Because of this, it is recommended that the oil be changed frequently to avoid excess engine wear which results from contaminated oil. To start with, ensure that you have assemble all equipment that will be required and have rags in case of wiping down accidents. Lifting of the vehicle as illustrated gives easy access to the oil drain plug and filter. Find the oil drain plug and filter with care having in mind that the exhaust will be hot. The engine should first be warmed in order to ease circulation of the oil, the vehicle should then be parked at a level ground with the oil filler cap removed. Chock the wheels, place a drain pan under the drain plug and then remove the plug by using the right tools while exercising a lot of care since the plug might be hot. Afterwards, let the oil drain and while doing so one should check it for the presence of metal particles, the plug and the region around the plug should be cleaned before finally replacing the plug accurately. Place the drain pan beneath the oil filter, unscrew the cap of the filter and free the housing of any debris. Coat a new O-ring seal and the filter element then lock the cap; After removing tools and materials, lower it, and pour in four quarts of new oil through the filler cap, and check the dip stick. Switch on the engine and look for areas where there is usual leakage tighten such point so that they do not leak again. Check the oil level again and put some more if there is a need for that. To do this, turn the ignition switch on but do not start the vehicle, then press the reset button that is in the underhood fuse/relay block and get to resetting the Change Engine Oil light. First few trips after the oil change, ensure to check for leaks and the level of the oil. Ensure that the used oil is properly disposed after cooling it by having it ready to be transferred to a recycling plant rather than employing wrong trends in discarding it.
