Yes, you absolutely can change the oil in your Honda Fit
on your own. However, it is not as simple as changing something like your windshield wipers—you’ll need to know your way around under the hood to some degree. If you’re set on doing the oil change yourself, start by gathering these tools:
Working in a well-ventilated space, follow these steps:
Drive up onto the car ramps, and put on your vehicle’s emergency brake.
Slide the oil pan under the car, and begin draining the oil by releasing the plug with your socket wrench.
Use the wrench to remove the filter and gasket once the oil has drained. The filter will also be filled with oil, so proceed with caution as it can be very messy.
Rub fresh oil onto the new filter’s gasket and install it.
Open the hood
, find the oil cap, and unscrew it. Add the appropriate amount of new oil per the guidance in your owner’s manual, and replace the oil cap.
Keep in mind that if this procedure is done incorrectly, it could cause major issues with your vehicle. So although you may want to avoid taking your car in, it could be the best option.
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