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 engines as they accumulate ...

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 patch, dump it near a stream or river, or flush it down the toilet, don ...

oil could flow down your arm and onto the ground. Position the drain pan directly underneath the drain plug of the car, as well as underneath the filter. If it’s a windy day, factor in that wind ...