RedInfierno
07-12-2009, 07:44 PM
Well today i decided to change the oil on my super SE! first time doing it (on the charger), i thought it would be nice to take some pics and do some kind of write up, i know is just an oil change but some people just dont feel comfortable doing mechanical work on their vehicle. The reason why i did it myself was basically because i could choose my oil, because if you go to this oil change places you have no idea what you are getting and also why not save a few bucks!
1. lift your vehicle and please use stands, do not rely on your jack! use your jacking points.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/redinfierno/DSCN2701.jpg
2. Make sure you place your jacks on the frame and not on any suspension components (not realiable)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/redinfierno/DSCN2700.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/redinfierno/DSCN2704.jpg
Jack it enough so you feel comfortable working underneath, one thing dont forget to apply the e-brake and choke your rear wheels.
3. unsrew that piece of plastic right under your engine, 4 10mil bolts are holding it
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/redinfierno/DSCN2705.jpg
4. now your drain plug and oil filter will be exposed.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/redinfierno/DSCN2706.jpg
5. unscrew your filter and the drain plug, now just let it drain for good 20 minutes.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/redinfierno/DSCN2708.jpg
6. before you set the new filter in place, put some oil on the gasket so it will fit nicely and secure, do not over tighten it.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/redinfierno/DSCN2709.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/redinfierno/DSCN2711.jpg
7. screw back your drain plug, do not overthighten this one either.
8. pour your oil, aditive or what you like on it...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/redinfierno/DSCN2713.jpg
9. check for any leaks, start it up, let it run for a couple of minutes, put everything back together and good to go!
I hope it helps!
1. lift your vehicle and please use stands, do not rely on your jack! use your jacking points.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/redinfierno/DSCN2701.jpg
2. Make sure you place your jacks on the frame and not on any suspension components (not realiable)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/redinfierno/DSCN2700.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/redinfierno/DSCN2704.jpg
Jack it enough so you feel comfortable working underneath, one thing dont forget to apply the e-brake and choke your rear wheels.
3. unsrew that piece of plastic right under your engine, 4 10mil bolts are holding it
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/redinfierno/DSCN2705.jpg
4. now your drain plug and oil filter will be exposed.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/redinfierno/DSCN2706.jpg
5. unscrew your filter and the drain plug, now just let it drain for good 20 minutes.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/redinfierno/DSCN2708.jpg
6. before you set the new filter in place, put some oil on the gasket so it will fit nicely and secure, do not over tighten it.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/redinfierno/DSCN2709.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/redinfierno/DSCN2711.jpg
7. screw back your drain plug, do not overthighten this one either.
8. pour your oil, aditive or what you like on it...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/redinfierno/DSCN2713.jpg
9. check for any leaks, start it up, let it run for a couple of minutes, put everything back together and good to go!
I hope it helps!