Partly a joke, it reminded me to be careful when changing motor oil. Put the pan in the wrong place ... If you’re tempted to pour your old oil down the drain, empty it in a backyard weed ...

depending on the engine. The oil dipstick extends into the oil pan and measures the oil level in the reservoir. A drain plug on the bottom can be removed to drain oil. Oil leaks are common on ...

Some vehicles have a small washer called a crush washer that goes between the drain plug and the oil pan. These are not reusable, so if your engine has one, you'll need to keep some on hand for ...

2. Remove the oil filter from the car The oil filter could be the screw-in type underneath the engine near the drain pan, a screw-in type on the top of the engine, or a cartridge that’s ...