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Do Your Own Oil Change

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Checking the Oil Level
Fill, check, fill, check

Check the oil and add as needed.

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We didn't add all the oil because there may still be a little oil here and there we didn't account for.

Check your oil and add more until you're at the right level.

Be sure to put your oil cap back on! Oil spray can cause a fire.

Everything you need to keep your car running smoothly.

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