Did you know that changing your oil your self is the most important thing when it comes to saving money and auto fees? When to cahnge your oil? Well the best time is every 5,000 miles. Even if you are a fast driver or a slow even if you drive normal 5,000 miles is the best time. Most auto shops say every 3,000-10,000 miles. But most the time is because they will make more money that way. So yes changing your oil at 5,000 miles is just fine it won't harm anything.
How to change your oil?
Well you will need ramps or a floor jack, a box wrench that fits your oil plug, and a container to catch the old oil. Let that drean untill it stops, then put the plug back in. Then you pour the requiered amout of oil quartes in and then drive.

Anti-Freeze Check

You should check your fluid every few months. Make sure the car is nice and cool before you do this if you don’t you could get burnt. Make sure you check and make sure your fluid is at the right level. The container should have a mark on it to show you where it’s at. Some cars are different than others and you may have to check it in a different spot. Most of the newer cars you can look under the hood and see a plastic container (its kind of see threw) its most likely to be on the right hand side of the car. Like shown in the picture above. If you see that it is turning brown you should drain it and refill it with new anti-freeze.


What happens if you don’t change the anti-freeze?

If the rust inhibitors stop working, the cooling system will rust from the inside out. The biggest source of rust in a car's cooling system is the engine block. In time, these bits of rust will also clog the tiny passages within the radiator and heater, causing your engine to overheat. When an engine overheats, the result is a bonus yacht payment to your mechanic that someone else should be making.
This should help you out a little bit if you have any question ask.

Air Filter Tips (REDONE)

You should replace your air filter yearly. If you drive on a lot of gravel roads or dirty roads you should do it about every six months. That includes a lot of stop and go driving. Air filters a fairly easy to replace so you could do it yourself and save $5-$20 service charge.

What happens if you don’t change it? If your air filter gets too dirty or clogged, your engine won't be able to suck enough air into the combustion chambers. The engine will then run rich (i.e., too much gas and not enough air). When this happens, your car will lose power and run roughly. Your Check Engine light also may come on.

If you really neglect the air filter for a long time, your car may stop running altogether. While permanent damage is unlikely, it is possible. If an air filter were sufficiently dirty and damaged, it could allow harmful, abrasive contaminants into the combustion chamber.

There should only be a few bolts , screws , or clips holding it on.