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If you are determined to do your own oil change there are a few things to keep in mind.

Be sure you have the recommended oil weight and oil type for your vehicle.
Also be sure you have the right amount of oil for your vehicle.
Make sure you have the correct oil filter for your engine.
Also, in doing your own oil change, you may need a special tool; an oil filter wrench.

Other than the oil, oil filter, and the tools you may need to perform an oil change yourself.

Keep in mind a couple rules; The oil you drain out of your engine, needs to be disposed of properly! Please check with your local county guidelines for motor oil disposal.
Never over fill your oil! Please consult your owner manual for the proper amount and capacity of your engine's oil.
Overfilling your engine oil will lead to major problems!
The biggest concern is filling the oil to the crank shaft. When overfull the crank shaft can come into contact with the oil. The constant revolving of the shaft will cause the oil to be "whipped" or it will froth up. The problem with frothy, full of air bubbles oil is that your oil pump will not be able to pump the oil through the engine as needed. Once the oil pump hits an air pocket from whipped oil it will lose the vacuum and only be pushing air through the engine!
Keep in mind some oil filters can hold up to a half quart of oil. Your manual will usually state the crank case capacity of oil.
So after you've completed your oil change. The drain plug is securely back in place, your oil filter is replaced, you may want to run the vehicle or drive it for a few miles. After running or driving it a little check the level of your oil. Top it off if necessary!

For some more information on oil and oil changes you can check out these;
Genesee County Oil Recycling can be found here
An oil change is one of the most important things you can do to extend the life of your vehicle.