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Dan Mihalascu

What Actually Happens When You Take Your Car In For An Oil Change

An oil change is one of the most common maintenance jobs a car will ever need, yet plenty of drivers don't know what actually happens once their vehicle enters the service bay. For some, it's a quick stop at a dealership or repair shop. For others, it's a job they handle in their own garage.

Either way, the process involves more than simply draining old oil and pouring in fresh fluid. Here's what mechanics actually do during an oil change.

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