Can I change the oil in my car myself?
Unless your car’s oil filter and/or oil drain plug is impossible to reach, you can save money by changing your oil and oil filter yourself (your car’s manual should tell you how much oil to get and how often to change your oil). Look under your car to find the drain plug.
Is it more expensive to change your own oil?
Research shows that over time, the cost of changing your own oil vs. hiring someone else to do it is just about the same. Though you would be paying a specified expense every time you take your vehicle to get the oil changed, the long-term costs of doing it yourself include equipment, disposal, and your time.
Why should I change my own oil?
Changing your own oil ensures that your car is getting the quality lubrication specified by the vehicle manufacturer. Changing your own oil actually saves time when you compare it to driving to a shop, waiting an hour, and driving back to your home or work.
How do you change the oil on a Nissan Murano?
For most Nissans, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. If you can’t do this, see our parts page to find a Nissan Murano oil filter wrench. If your Murano is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your Murano.
How often should I change the coolant on my Murano?
The Nissan Murano needs fresh engine coolant every 105,000 miles or 126 months, whichever comes first. You should also change its engine oil and oil filter at this maintenance interval.
Do you need maintenance on your Nissan Murano?
The Nissan Murano is a sleek, stylish crossover that requires routine preventative maintenance to keep it running properly.
How often do you need to change your oil?
1 Every 1,000 miles (1,609 kilometers) or every six months 2 Every 3,000 miles (4,828 kilometers) 3 Every 5,000 to 7,500 miles (8,046 to 12,070 kilometers) 4 Every 10,000 to 15,000 miles or every six months (16,093 to 24,140 kilometers)