26. Start your car’s engine. Let run for 5 to 10 minutes.

27. Check for leaks under both the car and the hood.

28. Clean work area well.

29. Dispose of old oil and filter at an oil recycling center. Do not leave them lying around. Spills are harmful to the environment and break laws. You could be heavily fined. If you don’t know where there is an oil recycling center, take the oil to a garage, such as Jiffy Lube. They will dispose of it for a small fee.

Changing your own oil can save you hundreds of dollars each year, depending how many miles you drive your car. For instance, a retired person will save about $100 per year, while a traveling sales person will save much, much more. If you change your car’s motor oil yourself, you will become skilled at it and you will have peace of mind knowing the job was done correctly. Happy motoring.