Step 1: Make sure you have somewhere safe to work on your car. A driveway is fine, but a secure garage or carport is better because it protects both you and the car while you're changing the oil. If you have a classic car like a '68 Mustang, you're going to want something insulated to keep it safer.

Step 2: Lift the car. Again, make sure you put the car up on jack stands once it's off the ground to ensure you're safe while you're changing the oil.

Step 3: Remove the oil cap on the top of the engine. This makes it easier for the used oil to flow out of the drain pan.

Step 4: Position the drain pan and remove the oil drain plug. Make sure the pan is in place to catch the used oil, and don't lose the drain plug in the pan. Wait until the oil has stopped draining before replacing the plug. Tighten the drain plug finger tight before turning it another one-eighth turn with your socket wrench. Don't overtighten it or it could lead to leaks.

Step 5: Remove the old oil filter. You shouldn't need the catch pan for this, but you might want to keep it nearby just in case. Use your oil filter wrench to turn the old filter counterclockwise until you can spin it by hand to remove it. Make sure the oil filter's old gasket is still attached to it — leaving it on the engine can cause the new filter to leak.

Step 6: Lubricate the new gasket slightly with a little bit of fresh oil before screwing it into place. Tighten the new filter as much as you can by hand, then snug it up with the oil filter wrench.

Step 7: Your final step is to refill your engine with fresh oil. Check your drain plug and oil filter for obvious leaks and replace the oil cap.