If you don’t use the right tools or if you go about it in the wrong order, changing your oil can get messy. We demonstrate the proper technique in our video tutorial.

We’ll go through the equipment you’ll need, the safety precautions you should take, and most importantly, how to do things at maximum efficiency. An oil change is a nice time to inspect and clean the oil filter, make a general assessment of the engine’s condition, and — last but not least — to enjoy a cup of coffee while the oil’s being drained. You probably don’t need instructions on how to make the coffee, but we’ll show you the rest in the video.