{"organism":"Page","children":[{"organism":"Container.Raw","children":[{"organism":"Metadata","model":{"title":"How to change car engine oil at home | Easy diy oil change guide","text":"Learn how to change your car’s oil at home with this easy step-by-step guide. Save money, keep your engine healthy, and master DIY oil changes with simple tools.","links":[{"name":"How to change your car’s oil at home: A simple, cost-effective guide","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide.html"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/_jcr_content/root/metadata.shellimg.png/1744868166206/a-person-looking-at-a-motor.png","alt":"Hispanic mother watching her son check the oil in the car","width":3840,"height":2160},"date":"2025-04-17T12:30:00.000Z","tags":[{"name":"Vehicles","value":"vehicles:"},{"name":"Save well","value":"shell:business/business-customers/save-well"}]},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/metadata"},{"organism":"ContentOwner","model":{},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/contentowner"},{"organism":"Container.Header","children":[{"organism":"Container.Raw","ref":"https://www.shell.com.au/_jcr_content/root/header/inherited.model.json","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/header/inherited","model":{}},{"organism":"Breadcrumb","model":{"links":[{"name":"Home","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/"},{"name":"Motorists","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists.html"},{"name":"Go Well Content Hub","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub.html"},{"name":"How to change your car’s oil at home: A simple, cost-effective guide","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide.html"}]},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/header/breadcrumb"}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/header","model":{}},{"organism":"Container.Main","children":[{"organism":"Container.Section","children":[{"organism":"PageHeader","color":"inherited","model":{"title":"How to change your car’s oil at home: A simple, cost-effective guide","text":"\u003Cp\u003ELearn how to change your car’s oil at home with this easy step-by-step guide. Save money, keep your engine healthy, and master DIY oil changes with simple tools.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\r\n","image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/_jcr_content/root/main/section/page_header.shellimg.png/1744868132647/person-looking-at-a-motor.png","alt":"Hispanic mother watching her son check the oil in the car","width":3840,"height":960},"date":"2025-04-17T12:30:00.000Z"},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/main/section/page_header"},{"organism":"Container","colspan":8,"children":[{"organism":"Author.Info","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy/author","model":{"links":[{"name":"By Shell on April 17, 2025"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/_jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy/author.shellimg.png/1744691959742/shell-pecten.png","alt":"shell-pecten","width":2500,"height":1405}}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","colspan":7,"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy/text","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EPerforming an oil change at home is a simple yet essential maintenance task that can save you money and keep your car running smoothly – and it’s not as hard as you think. If you’ve ever wondered how to change your own vehicle’s oil, this guide will walk you through the process, the necessary tools and how to make the job easy and cost-effective.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBefore getting started, gather the right tools and materials that you’ll need. These include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA wrench or socket set\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EJack and jack stands (or ramps)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAn oil filter wrench\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA drain pan\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOil filter (ensure it’s compatible with your vehicle).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENew engine oil (check your owner’s manual for the correct type and quantity).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA funnel\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGloves\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA rag or paper towels\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStep 1: Prepare your car for the oil change\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPark on a level surface – Engage the parking brake for safety.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELet the engine cool – If you’ve recently driven the car, wait at least 15 minutes to avoid burns from hot oil.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELift the car – Use a jack and secure it with jack stands, or drive onto ramps for better access.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStep 2: Drain the old oil\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELocate the oil drain plug under the engine. Position the oil drain pan beneath it.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELoosen the plug using a socket wrench and allow the oil to drain completely – this might take a few minutes.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReplace the drain plug securely once you’ve drained all the oil.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStep 3: Change the oil filter\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELocate the oil filter (it’s usually near the engine block).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse an oil filter wrench to remove it, turning counterclockwise.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EApply a thin layer of new oil to the rubber gasket on the new filter to create a proper seal.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EInstall the new filter by hand-tightening it, then give it a slight turn with the wrench.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStep 4: Add fresh oil\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERemove the oil cap on top of the engine.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse a funnel to pour in the recommended amount of new engine oil.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck the oil level using the dipstick, ensuring it’s within the correct range.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStep 5: Final checks and cleanup\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStart the engine and let it run for a minute to circulate the new oil.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck for leaks around the drain plug and oil filter.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETurn off the engine and wait a few minutes, then recheck the oil level.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDispose of old oil responsibly – Take it to a recycling centre or auto shop.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETips to make your oil change easy and cost-effective\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBuy oil and filters in bulk to save money on future changes.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse high-quality synthetic oil for longer-lasting performance.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EKeep a record of each oil change to track maintenance.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWear gloves to minimise mess and make cleanup easier.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESafety comes first, always\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile performing an oil change at home might seem simple – especially if you follow the above step-by-step guide – it’s important to always practise safety first. If this means you are more comfortable calling in the professionals to do your oil change, then save the hard work for the experts and give yourself a breather.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ESources:\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.tyreplus.com.au/faq/how-to-change-oil-at-home\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttps://www.tyreplus.com.au/faq/how-to-change-oil-at-home\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.autozone.com/diy/motor-oil/easy-steps-to-change-your-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttps://www.autozone.com/diy/motor-oil/easy-steps-to-change-your-oil\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n"}},{"organism":"PageTags","model":{"tags":[{"name":"Vehicles","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/tag-search.html?tag=vehicles%3A"},{"name":"Save well","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/tag-search.html?tag=shell%3Abusiness%2Fbusiness-customers%2Fsave-well"}]},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy/page_tags_copy"},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy/text_copy_copy_copy_","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Csub\u003EDisclaimer\u003C/sub\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 9.75px; vertical-align: sub;\"\u003E\u003Csup\u003EViva Energy Australia Pty Ltd (“Viva Energy”) has compiled the above article for your general information and to use as a general reference. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken by Viva Energy in compiling this article, Viva Energy does not warrant or represent that the information in the article is free from errors or omissions or is suitable for your intended use.\u003C/sup\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n"}}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_copy_copy","model":{}},{"organism":"Container","colspan":4,"children":[{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_996584123_cop/text","model":{"title":"You may also be interested in"}},{"organism":"Author.Info","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_996584123_cop/author_copy_copy_cop","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EBy Shell on Jan 15, 2025\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\r\n","links":[{"name":"What to do if your car breaks down","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/what-to-do-if-your-car-breaks-down.html"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/_jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_996584123_cop/author_copy_copy_cop.shellimg.png/1744700237725/shell-pecten.png","alt":"Shell Pecten","width":2500,"height":1405}}},{"organism":"Author.Info","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_996584123_cop/author_copy_copy_cop_1027702471","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EBy Shell on Dec 12, 2024\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","links":[{"name":"Understanding Car Warning Lights","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/understanding-car-warning-lights.html"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/_jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_996584123_cop/author_copy_copy_cop_1027702471.shellimg.png/1744700265573/shell-pecten.png","alt":"Shell Pecten","width":2500,"height":1405}}},{"organism":"Author.Info","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_996584123_cop/author_copy_copy_cop_1812694552","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EBy Shell on Sept 12, 2024\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","links":[{"name":"How to fix squeaky or noisy brakes","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-fix-squeaky-or-noisy-brakes.html"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/_jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_996584123_cop/author_copy_copy_cop_1812694552.shellimg.png/1744700287263/shell-pecten.png","alt":"Shell Pecten","width":2500,"height":1405}}}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/main/section/simple_996584123_cop","model":{}}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/main/section","model":{}}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/main","model":{}},{"organism":"Container.Footer","children":[{"organism":"Breadcrumb.Large","model":{"links":[{"name":"Home","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/"},{"name":"Motorists","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists.html"},{"name":"Go Well Content Hub","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub.html"},{"name":"How to change your car’s oil at home: A simple, cost-effective guide","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide.html"}]},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/footer/breadcrumb"},{"organism":"Container.Raw","ref":"https://www.shell.com.au/_jcr_content/root/footer/inherited.model.json","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/footer/inherited","model":{}}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content/root/footer","model":{}}],"id":"/conf/shell/settings/wcm/templates/base/structure/jcr_content/root","model":{}}],"model":{"title":"How to change your car’s oil at home: A simple, cost-effective guide","text":"Learn how to change your car’s oil at home with this easy step-by-step guide. Save money, keep your engine healthy, and master DIY oil changes with simple tools.","date":"2025-04-17T12:30:00.000Z","links":[{"name":"canonical","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide.html"},{"name":"errorUrl","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/error.html"},{"name":"hierarchy","value":"en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide"},{"name":"homeTitle","value":"Shell Australia"},{"name":"homeUrl","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/"},{"name":"locale","value":"en-AU"},{"name":"title","value":"How to change your car’s oil at home: A simple, cost-effective guide | Shell Australia"},{"name":"textDirection","value":"ltr"},{"name":"template","value":"base"},{"name":"contentPath","value":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide"},{"name":"externalDisclaimerText","value":"Shell plc Legal Disclaimer\r\nYou are now leaving the Shell website.\r\nThe link you have selected will direct you to a website that is not controlled by Shell plc or any member of the Shell Group. Accordingly, neither Shell plc nor any member of the Shell Group endorses, adopts, certifies or otherwise validates the information and material contained on the linked website. This includes its sponsor and any policies, activities or services offered on the site, by any advertiser on the site or linked to the site.\r\nThank you for visiting the Shell website."},{"name":"themeMode"},{"name":"lastModified","value":"2026-01-25T05:19:58.992Z"},{"name":"themeName","value":"base"},{"name":"themePath","value":"/etc.clientlibs/amidala/clientlibs/theme-base"},{"name":"themeCss","value":"/etc.clientlibs/amidala/clientlibs/theme-base.ACSHASHb291465fc8d3c7bcefde74d34044b698.css"}],"tags":[{"name":"Vehicles","value":"vehicles:"},{"name":"Save well","value":"shell:business/business-customers/save-well"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/_jcr_content/root/metadata.shellimg.png/1744868166206/a-person-looking-at-a-motor.png","alt":"Hispanic mother watching her son check the oil in the car","width":3840,"height":2160}},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/how-to-change-your-cars-oil-at-home-a-simple-cost-effective-guide/jcr_content"}