How to change engine oil yourself: Hot topics and practical guides on the Internet in the past 10 days
In the past 10 days, the topic of car maintenance has become more popular on major platforms, especially searches for content related to DIY oil changes have increased by 35%. This article will combine the latest hot topics to provide you with a structured guide to changing engine oil, as well as data on recent popular car maintenance topics.
1. Popular car maintenance topics on the Internet (last 10 days)
| Ranking | topic | heat index | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electric vehicle winter maintenance | 98,000 | Douyin/Zhihu |
| 2 | Engine oil model selection | 72,000 | Autohome/Post Bar |
| 3 | DIY oil change tutorial | 65,000 | Station B/Xiaohongshu |
| 4 | Identification of genuine and fake engine oil | 53,000 | Taobao/JD.com |
| 5 | Waste oil treatment | 41,000 | Weibo/Understanding Car Emperor |
2. Complete steps for changing engine oil
1. Preparation
•Tool list:
| Tools | Quantity | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| oil filter wrench | 1 | It is recommended to choose chain type |
| Oil pan screw wrench | 1 | Choose size according to car model |
| Oil catch basin | 1 | Capacity≥5L |
| gloves | 1 pair | Anti-oil stain |
•Material preparation: New engine oil (refer to vehicle manual to select model), new oil filter, sealing gasket.
2. Operational procedures
| steps | Operational points | Time consuming |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Warm up the car | Start the engine for 3-5 minutes | 5 minutes |
| 2. Drain oil | Loosen the oil pan screw first and then the filter | 15 minutes |
| 3. Replace the filter | Clean contact surfaces and apply new engine oil | 10 minutes |
| 4. Add new engine oil | Add in batches and check the oil dipstick | 5 minutes |
3. Answers to recent hot questions
Q: How to choose the engine oil model?
According to the topic data of Douyin# motor oil selection in the past 10 days:
| car model | Recommended viscosity | average market price |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese cars | 0W-20/5W-30 | 280-400 yuan |
| German cars | 5W-40 | 350-550 yuan |
| domestic car | 5W-30 | 200-300 yuan |
Q: How to deal with used engine oil?
Popular discussions on Weibo show that 89% of 4S stores can recycle them for free, and the recycling price at local auto repair shops is about 5-8 yuan/liter.
4. Precautions
• Safety first: Make sure the vehicle is firmly supported and avoid using simple jacks
• Environmental protection treatment: 1 liter of waste engine oil can pollute 1 million liters of fresh water
• Inspection interval: replace ordinary engine oil every 5,000 kilometers/full synthetic oil every 10,000 kilometers
5. Latest Tool Trends
Xiaohongshu’s popular recommendation: electric oil pumping unit (simple to operate but high cost), with a recent search volume increase of 120%.
Through this guide that combines the latest hot topics, you can not only master the standardized oil change process, but also understand the current market trends. Remember to take precautions when operating, safety is always the first rule of DIY!
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