How to Make Your Car Last Forever: Avoid Expensive Repairs, Improve Fuel Economy, Understand Your Warranty, Save Money

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Pull engine oil dipstick in engine bay. ...

Wipe the dipstick clean with a paper towel or rag. ...

Reinsert the dipstick until the handle sits in its fully inserted position. ...

Pull the dipstick again and check the markings on the end for your engine oil’s level. This engine’s ...

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Changing your oil and oil filter regularly is essential to long engine life. Recommended intervals are incl ...

With the engine warm but not hot, remove the drain plug from the oil pan. Turn counterclockwise. Allo ...

Turn the oil filter counterclockwise to loosen. You might be able to free it by hand, but more likely ...

Wet the rubber seal on your new oil filter with fresh oil and thread it on. Snug the filter with the filt ...

The oil filler cap will be on top of the engine and labeled. Unscrew it and set aside. ...

Insert a funnel in the fill hole. ...

Pour in the number of quarts prescribed in your owner’s manual and replace the filler cap. Run your engine ...

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Tom Tom, Q I bought a used ’98 Neon with 80,000 miles. It now has 108,000 miles and needs a head gasket. ...

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