How Long Does An Oil Change Take?

An oil change can take about 30-45 minutes to complete, depending on how many miles the vehicle has traveled and how well you were maintaining the car. There are three steps to an oil change: removing the drain plug, removing the filter, and refilling the engine with fresh oil. The first step is to remove the old oil by pulling out the drain plug that is located under the vehicle. Next, remove or cut off any old rubber seals that could be hindering drainage.

Then use a new filter wrench to loosen and unscrew the old filter. Be careful because some filters will contain pressurized air that could spit onto your face when it’s loosened; if this happens you will need to cover your face with a rag and slowly release the filter. Lastly, refill these engine with fresh oil, but how much oil you put in depends on how many miles your vehicle has traveled and how new of an engine it is.

Read the manual that came with your vehicle if you’re unsure how much to add. Then tighten the drain plug back on; make sure it’s tight enough so no more oil can escape while still making it easy to remove next time.

One of the most common questions asked by drivers is how long does an oil change take.

How long does it take to change brakes?

Since brake work can be daunting for a non-mechanic, knowing how long it will take to get new ones is important. In general, the process only takes about an hour from start to finish.

A car’s braking system is how well its wheels stop after pressing down on the brake pedal. It’s made up of several parts that all work together at once. When you press down on your brake pedal, fluid fills plastic lines throughout the engine compartment and causes pistons inside each wheel cylinder to push against brake pads mounted behind each tire. The friction between the pads and rotors slows the car until everything comes to a complete stop when you let go of the pedal. A car’s brake pads and rotors wear over time as they go through thousands of cycles of slowing and stopping a vehicle. Some cars, especially older models, have drum brakes on the rear axle or disc brakes on all four wheels. Others have both options.