I do this task quite often, every 3750 miles. (I drive ALOT of miles) Here is my step by step procedure. I remove a few extra things so that I can CLEAN and wipe down stuff. (note: removing front tires gives more access and more light under the car, as well as a chance to clean the back side of the wheels and the wheelwell - brake area) step 1: remove center caps from front wheels. 2) loosen all eight lug nuts on the front wheels. 3) raise car with a floor jack, and place a jack stand under all 4 points, so the car is raised and level. 4) remove front wheels and set aside for cleaning 5) open hood and take off the oil fill cap 6) lay down under the car and take off all the required bolts, using a 10 millimeter socket. carefully pry out the forward 2 black plastics clips with a screwdriver, then remove the shiny aluminum guard. 7) Using a 17mm socket, remove the oil drain plug, draining into a suitable catch pan. let it drain for 10 minutes or so, till the drips stop. replace drain plug using a new crush washer, and tighten. 8) reach up and unscrew the oil filter (I can usually do it by hand; otherwise a small "cap" type filter wrench works great) let any excess oil drain out, then screw on the new filter according to the directions. I just install it hand tight. 9) wipe down and clean wherever you can reach, up into the engine bay, and all over the car's underbody. 10) get on your feet again and pour in 2.5 qts of oil. My first choice RED LINE 5-20 My 2nd choice is Mobil 1 0-20 11) start and run the engine for around 30 seconds, then check underneath for leaks, just to make sure. 12) clean all 3 panels you removed, then replace them. Long bolts go into the black resin panels, and the 4 shorter bolts go into the aluminum. 13) after I run the engine again, or take a short trip, I check the dipstick and top it off exactly, with about 1 tenth of a quart more.
The more one learns about the car and does more and more of his own maintenance, the more enjoyable it is!! Billy.......
