Top 10 Things You Need to Change Your Own Oil in 2023

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Find out what you need to change your own oil in the comfort of your own driveway / garage. Through a combined 30+ years of oil changing experience we created a list of must haves to get the job done. With safety and cleanliness in mind. From raising your vehicle, getting under it, the right tools and ending with selecting the perfect AMSOIL products for your vehicle. At MyOilBuddy we are an independent AMSOIL Dealer here to help you discover AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants and we are also AMAZON fans, that said, we only recommend products that we personally purchased through Amazon. This posts may contain Amazon Associates affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, you will not pay extra, but we will get a small commission, which helps keep the lights on. Our reviews and or recommendations are totally unbiased and we do not accept paid reviews.

  1. Safety First – is the top priority when working on your vehicle, a must-have is solid Ramps that provide peace of mind and safety when working under your vehicle. I recommend the RhinoGear 11909ABMI RhinoRamps Vehicle Ramp – Pair (12,000lb. GVW Capacity).
    Portable automotive ramps
  2. Get comfortable with a Creeper to be able to slip under your vehicle. My favorite and it will be yours as well, also is made in the USA Lisle 92102 Red Plastic Creeper.
    jeepers creepers red Lisle 92102 Red Plastic Creeper
  3. Oil Drain pan I recommend the WirthCo 32953 Funnel King Black 4 Gallon Oil/Coolant Drain Pan with E-Z Grip Handles and Pour Spout. Perfection in simplicity and design
    WirthCo 32953 Funnel King Black 4 Gallon Oil/Coolant Drain Pan with E-Z Grip Handles and Pour Spout
  4. Oil filter wrench/ oil filter socket. Adjustable Oil Filter Wrench Tool with 3 Jaws Compatible for Removing Motorcycles Cars Trucks & Heavy Duty Oil Filters fits Diameters From 2-1/2 inch to 4.5 inches.
    Adjustable Oil Filter Wrench Tool with 3 Jaws Compatible for Removing Motorcycles Cars Trucks & Heavy Duty Oil Filters fits Diameters From 2-1/2 inch to 4.5 inch
  5. Correct size wrench and or socket for drain plug bolt. Max Torque 10-Piece Premium Combination Wrench Set, Chrome Vanadium Steel, Long Pattern Design | Includes Metric Sizes 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19mm with Storage Rack Organizer.
    Max Torque 10-Piece Premium Combination Wrench Set Chrome Vanadium Steel Long Pattern Design with Storage Rack Organizer
  6. Shop towels. Scott 75143 Scott Shop Towels, Blue (3 Rolls, 55 Towels/Roll, 165 Towels Total).
    Scott 75143 Scott Shop Towels
  7. Non chlorinated Brake cleaner. CRC 05084 Brakleen Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner-14 oz
    Can of CRC 05084 Brakleen Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner
  8. Optional oil spill mat to protect garage floor. Drymate XL Oil Spill Mat (36″ x 59″), Premium Absorbent Oil Mat – Reusable/Durable/Waterproof – Oil Pad Contains Liquids, Protects Garage Floor Surface (Made in The USA).
    Drymate XL Oil Spill Mat
  9. Optional OTC Drain Plug Pro to prevent hot oil spills and dropping drain plug into oil. OTC Tools 5911A Drain Plug Pro Magnetic Remover.
    OTC Tools 5911A Drain Plug Pro Magnetic Remover
  10. AMSOIL oil and filter kit choose from OE XL or Signature Series. The most important component of changing your oil is the oil itself and the oil filter. Did you know that most automobile service centers welcome customers to bringing their own lubricants and just charge a flat nominal labor fee. Click on this link to find your vehicle.

**Affiliate disclaimer: We only recommend products that we personally purchased through Amazon. My posts may contain Amazon Associates affiliate links. If you buy something through one of those links, you will not pay extra, but we will get a small commission, which helps keep the lights on. Our reviews and or recommendations are totally unbiased and we do not accept paid reviews. Thank you.

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