Mario Villalobos · I changed the oil and filter on my Jeep Patriot today. This was my first time conducting my own oil and filter change on my car in my life, and I really enjoyed it. It was fun, challenging, frustrating, rewarding, and a great learning experience. I can’t wait to do it again in 3,000 miles.

September 13, 2025

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Oil pouring out of the engine with an oil pan beneath and catching it.

The same oil pan now holds the old oil filter as it slowly drains into the pan.

I changed the oil and filter on my Jeep Patriot today. This was my first time conducting my own oil and filter change on my car in my life, and I really enjoyed it. It was fun, challenging, frustrating, rewarding, and a great learning experience. I can’t wait to do it again in 3,000 miles.