few tips: 1. DONT use a scissor jack and go under the car! that's very dangerous! use jack stands and either put it under the pinch weld or the frame of the car. 2. when draining the oil if you take the oil cap off on the top of the engine it will help flow out and drain faster. 3. when you are filling up the oil you can poor it with the bottle side ways to make the oil flow out smoother to prevent a mess. 4. check the dipstick first before starting and get it obviously not empty and not to full. I usually do just a lil more between. then let it run to fill up the oil filter and check the oil again and fill it up if needed cause the oil will run through the filter

As an actual mechanic, I will forever throw shade at AutoZone or car part stores because they think they're mechanics when they're actually not. They should've known you needed oil pliers and not a socket for your filter. You either have paper or container style filters. They get stuff wrong all the time. Also, I'd get a longer 14 wrench to allow leverage to make taking that drain bolt off way easier. I love seeing people doing this kinda stuff on their own.

Please don't get under your car without ramps or jack stands. You're using a scissor jack and I actually had one fail on me before and my car fell on top of me. Be safe out there

@isabelwicker

8 ай бұрын

Oh no! Noted.😬 Thank you for the comment!

@CarsAndDrums

8 ай бұрын

@@isabelwicker you’re welcome. Great video btw. I enjoyed it!

@gracemiller4766

7 ай бұрын

@@isabelwickermy dad always recommended to have the jacks holding your car and then two spare underneath as well just in case it fails

@emilyprays9802

5 ай бұрын

Congrats on your success! The comments are excellent safety advice! I will add, when you check the oil level, pull out the oil dip stick. With a rag or paper towel, wipe off the deep stick tip ( up about 4 inches) then put it back in and pull it out and you will easily see what the oil level is. You are doing fantastic! Love your videos❤

I'm sitting here screaming turn it the other way you turning it the wrong way. I am so proud of you little lady. I helped my brother take apart a motor once and it was one of my favorite memories with him. I would love to be able to do what you did. And when it didn't start, I was like I think that's the battery, then the dip stick reading.....but you are so fun to watch. Great Job. Don't forget for the next job, Righty Tighty, Lefty Lucy. And you're right you can do anything. Thanks for sharing. I'm a New subscriber.

@isabelwicker

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊💖

I was cringing when you were yanking that sump plug and the car was shaking just being on a jack. It could very easily have dropped and crushed you. Very lucky escape, imo. Always use jack stands if you're going under a car. Never rely on the jack alone! Respect for doing this yourself, but always put safety first. Please!

@isabelwicker

7 ай бұрын

Thank you

nice job! but never go under your car without jackstands! or put a wheel under the car for safety.

@isabelwicker

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’ll remember next time!👍

Isa, you're literally a superhero! I didn't think I could root so hard for an oil change to be done haha! I'm bringing my car to you next time I need an oil change! 😂 And I thought the seat covers were an adventure ha! I swear, the sight of that mangled oil filter sent me haha! You beat the crap out of it, but you got it off! Lefty loosey! 😂 But the way my heart dropped when your car wouldn't start! 😳 I was so glad that it finally did! I could feel your relief thru the screen lol! You did a wonderful job, I was so proud of you! I'm looking forward to the next adventure! 😂 Oh and shoutout Patrick at AutoZone! ✌🏾

@isabelwicker

5 ай бұрын

Are you sure you want me to do your oil change after watching that?😫😂 The seat covers were definitely tough but not nearly as hard as the oil change, I could not figure out which way to turn it 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ I WAS SO WORRIED!!! Thank God it was just a dead battery… thank you for the comment 😅 What should I do next? Patrick’s the best!! I saw him again when I went to purchase the seat covers

@SC2point0

5 ай бұрын

@@isabelwicker Haha! Yeah, I'm bringing my car over bcuz hey, if anyone knows the correct procedure for an oil change at this point, it's you! 😂 As far as what you should do next, I'd say continue the car series lol. Maybe do something else for the Corolla that you've never done, but have been wanting to tackle. Or maybe change Lily's oil! 😂 Your cooking Shorts are funny too, so maybe cook or bake something new in a longer form video? I think your charisma, sense of humor, humility, and intelligence jumps off the screen, so keep doing what you're doing! I haven't watched all your videos yet, but the ones I've seen so far have been fun to watch. I gotta check out the bedroom makeover next haha.

@isabelwicker

5 ай бұрын

@@SC2point0 thank you for the feedback!! I appreciate it 😊💖

More power to you! I could never have the patience for this. Knowing me, I would have broken something on my car 😂😂😂

@isabelwicker

7 ай бұрын

Haha thank you😂💖

You're so lucky you didnt die.

@isabelwicker

6 ай бұрын

Honestly I am relieved after not knowing I really needed more support to prop my car up

Jesus christ i cringed so hard when she started using her foot thinking she was loosening the bolt but shes literally tightening it 😫 oh dear god, i havent finished watching but id be shocked if you didnt fuck up your oil pan.

The guy at AutoZone should have first asked Isa if she was turning it the right way, which she wasn't :-/ This will be interesting, now back to Isa's show.

this video actually gave me more motivation to do my own oil change, im so proud of you

@isabelwicker

6 ай бұрын

Awe thank you I’m so glad 😊💖

I give you props I never got courage to do my oil but only ever did my bracks on my toyota corolla. Envest in better jack now. Great job thpugh.

@isabelwicker

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! If I can do it you definitely can 😊

You need to change the crush washer on the oil pan every change or all your oil will leak out

@isabelwicker

7 ай бұрын

Do you think it’ll be okay that I didn’t do that this one time? I still have the old washer on there

@jorgeaspera

3 ай бұрын

@@isabelwickeryou good I never change it and it last a while I change it ones it starts leaking and it take a couple oil changes tell it does or sometime never 😅

@isabelwicker

3 ай бұрын

@@jorgeaspera good to know, thank you!

It may have stalled bc you need to put oil on the filter....not sure though lol one new oil changer to another

Most people young or old will not do this job. I know you have already heard it before, i too use to get under car with jack only when i was young, but you know now not to. Good job young lady.

@isabelwicker

4 ай бұрын

I didn’t know it was so dangerous! Glad I know now. Thanks for the support!

its better to break the oil pan bolt loose and then loosen it by hand so you don't drop it in the oil, wont get your hand dirty if you pull away quick at the end. maybe just a bit on finger tips. that tool you didnt know is a Ratchet. the black circle on the back switches which way it works, for tightening or to loosen something. if you buy a 14mm socket for it (probably a half inch or 3/8 drive, the square part on the head) then itll make it easier to take bolts off. you dont really need it if youre only doing oil changes since its only one but itll save you time from having to reset the wrench since you just turn it the other way and itll spin and click. for the oil levels on the dip stick it just has to be in the min and max dots. pull it out wipe it clean, insert it for 2-3 seconds, pull it out and look at the line of oil on the stick.

@isabelwicker

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this, very helpful!😊

Thankfully the car started after 3rd time is a charm

Make sureeee to tighten everything back up because when you drive and hit bumps it loosens all bolts and undercarriage importante parts!! not bad just remember, lefty loosey righty tighty!! and GET BETTER JACKS BECAUSE that sucker coulda dropped on you especially when you were kicking the tires with your foot!!

@isabelwicker

6 ай бұрын

You’re so right, thank you!

Props to this lady for understanding the technical knowledge and effort for a responsibility usually done by guys

@Julian-il4oi

6 ай бұрын

She doesn't understand shit. She almost died! I don't advise you work on cars either if you think this was a safe well done job

@jessicalockwood5480

6 ай бұрын

Sexism at its finest

You did it! Good job. I had my doubts. I will follow you. Word of caution, like others mentioned, more people have been crushed under their car using flimsy scissor jacks like that. That jack is meant for emergency tire change in which you don't go under the car. You should get a couple of jack stands and have them in place before getting under the car to be safe. Better yet is to get a good floor jack too, Harbor Freight has good ones.

@isabelwicker

3 ай бұрын

I’m so glad I know this now, thank God nothing happened! I’ll definitely need to get some of those jack stands you mentioned. Thank you for the comment!

problem was she was pusing to other siide half time

Good job! Next time take some safety measure, don't let your car only on jack, take some extra jack stands or some ramps, it will even more space to work, and is safer. Proud of you !

@isabelwicker

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!😊

I’m proud of you and enjoyed your enthusiasm

@isabelwicker

8 ай бұрын

Thank you😊💕

Great job, Isa. If you look in your owner's manual in your glove box and look under capacities. There you will find the amount of oil in quarts your engine takes. That way you know how much to put back into your engine and be confident it is the right amount. And always as you did, replace the oil filter with every oil change. The oil filter needs to be hand tightened. As tight as possible with your hand. And when removing the oil filter, always remember to check and make sure the rubber gasket is still intact on the oil filter you have taken off. Sometimes they will stick to the engine. You don't have to worry, the gasket stayed in place when you removed the oil filter. The oil pan drain plug needs to be good and snug with your wrench. Not supper tight, just good and snug. You don't want your drain plug to unloosen and lose your oil. That would not be good. I enjoyed watching your determination to change your own oil. Now that you've done it once, it should be a piece of cake the next time. Oh, and another very important thing you should always do before going under a jacked-up car. Buy some safety jacks. If the car for some reason ever fell off the jack you used to lift the car, it could crush you. Thanks for sharing your first oil and filter change. You will be an inspiration to others, I'm sure. May the Lord bless you and your family.

@isabelwicker

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment! I really appreciate it 😊 God bless 🙏🏼

What year is your car

@isabelwicker

6 ай бұрын

2018

Very proud of you, you have done something my wife refuses to try. The next oil change will go so much smoother for you. Righty tighty Lefty loosy.

@isabelwicker

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Good job! You wanna do this every 5k miles for the oil change (you mentioned it's been due for awhile). Also if you don't want to forget which way to loosen a bolt, just remember RIGHTY TIGHTY, LEFTY LOOSY!

@isabelwicker

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

U need a breaker bar

Youre hilarious. If you keep doing car repairs like this youll blow up i bet. I literally cant tell if its meant to be funny, and thats the best part.

@isabelwicker

8 ай бұрын

I wasn’t trying to be funny I was genuinely doing my best 😫

I have respect for anyone trying to learn, and do maintenance themselves. Stay safe, and keep up the great work!

@isabelwicker

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!😊

Never do a oil change never again 💀🙏

Isa I'm so proud of you for trying to do this yourself. It was kind of painful to watch as I have worked on cars for a long time now. If you ever need help again please let me know it would be my pleasure to help out.

@isabelwicker

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@LA_Commander

7 ай бұрын

@@isabelwicker Oh by the way did you ever fix what's wrong with your battery? Is it just old?

@isabelwicker

7 ай бұрын

@@LA_Commander yes I did, turns out it was just dead

@LA_Commander

7 ай бұрын

@isabelwicker oh ok, I hope you were able to replace it with a good quality new one. Being stranded in your car is no bueno especially for a pretty girl

Use gloves! Good job girl!!