Oil Change

[neemaghannadi]

I want to change the oil for my car but I dont know which plug I have to unscrew. I have a 98 Explorer. I need some help

 

[2001ExpSport]

Find the oil pan, there is one bolt(drain plug) towards the back or on the side. The pan has a flat area where this bolt is. The oil pan is directly under the engine and attached to the engine block. When you're done draining the oil, replace the bolt and tighten it snuggly, do not over tighten it or you will ruin the oil pan. Don't forget to change the oil fiter as well.

When you are done with the change, run the motor and check for leaks by the drain plug. There probably won't be, but check anyway.

Sorry if I got too basic.

 

[neemaghannadi]

The bolt that I thought i was is really tight and wont unscrew, so I dont know if that is the right one. But it is the only bolt directly under the engine

 

[2001ExpSport]

Here is a picture. It might be a bit tight, just make sure you turn it counter clockwise to loosen it.

Yellow is the oil pan and filter. The dark spot is the drain plug.
Blue is the transmission and red is the transmission fluid pan.

 

[neemaghannadi]

thanks for your help. It was the bolt that I thought. But it is way tooo tight. I can't get it loose. But you've been a great help!

 

[CHH777]

Remember, lefty loosy, righty tighty.

Be careful not to strip that plug. It's a real pain to remove the oil pan...