{
  "formatVersion": 1,
  "title": "Engine Oil & Filter Change",
  "description": "A complete example build guide: how to change engine oil and the filter on most vehicles. Import this into Trackara, then duplicate and edit it to make your own.",
  "category": "maintenance",
  "difficulty": "beginner",
  "tags": [
    "oil change",
    "maintenance",
    "beginner"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "estimatedMinutes": 45,
  "estimatedCost": 55.0,
  "currency": "USD",
  "author": {
    "name": "Trackara"
  },
  "vehicleCompatibility": [
    {
      "make": "Any",
      "model": "Any",
      "notes": "General procedure. Check your manual for oil grade, capacity, and torque specs."
    }
  ],
  "requiredTools": [
    "Socket wrench set",
    "Oil filter wrench",
    "Drain pan",
    "Funnel",
    "Jack and jack stands",
    "Gloves"
  ],
  "parts": [
    {
      "name": "Engine oil",
      "kind": "required",
      "quantity": 5,
      "estimatedCost": 35.0,
      "notes": "Use the grade in your owner's manual (quarts)."
    },
    {
      "name": "Oil filter",
      "kind": "required",
      "quantity": 1,
      "estimatedCost": 12.0,
      "notes": "Match to your vehicle."
    },
    {
      "name": "Drain plug crush washer",
      "kind": "consumable",
      "quantity": 1,
      "estimatedCost": 2.0,
      "notes": "Cheap insurance against leaks."
    }
  ],
  "steps": [
    {
      "stepNumber": 1,
      "title": "Warm up and lift",
      "description": "Run the engine 2-3 minutes so the oil flows freely, shut it off, then raise the front on a jack and set jack stands. Never work under a car held only by a jack.",
      "estimatedMinutes": 8,
      "tools": [
        "Jack and jack stands"
      ],
      "warnings": [
        "Always use jack stands. Engine oil can be hot."
      ],
      "tips": [
        "Chock the rear wheels."
      ]
    },
    {
      "stepNumber": 2,
      "title": "Drain the old oil",
      "description": "Position the drain pan, loosen the drain plug with a socket, remove it by hand, and let the oil drain fully. Inspect the plug's crush washer.",
      "estimatedMinutes": 10,
      "tools": [
        "Socket wrench set",
        "Drain pan"
      ],
      "warnings": [
        "Oil may still be hot."
      ],
      "tips": [
        "Replace the crush washer if it looks flattened."
      ]
    },
    {
      "stepNumber": 3,
      "title": "Replace the oil filter",
      "description": "Unscrew the old filter with the filter wrench. Wipe the mounting surface, smear a little fresh oil on the new filter's gasket, and hand-tighten the new filter three-quarters of a turn past contact.",
      "estimatedMinutes": 7,
      "tools": [
        "Oil filter wrench"
      ],
      "warnings": [
        "Do not overtighten."
      ],
      "tips": [
        "Pre-fill the filter with oil on vertical-mount filters."
      ]
    },
    {
      "stepNumber": 4,
      "title": "Refill and check",
      "description": "Reinstall the drain plug to spec. Lower the car, add the specified amount and grade of oil via the funnel, run the engine 30 seconds, shut off, wait a minute, then check the dipstick and top up to the full mark. Check for leaks.",
      "estimatedMinutes": 12,
      "tools": [
        "Funnel",
        "Socket wrench set"
      ],
      "warnings": [
        "Do not overfill."
      ],
      "tips": [
        "Reset the oil-life monitor if your car has one."
      ]
    }
  ]
}