change the oil

Meaning

The process of removing old, degraded motor oil from a vehicle's engine and replacing it with new oil to maintain engine health.

Examples

• I need to change the oil in my truck before I drive across the country.
• Most mechanics recommend that you change the oil every 5,000 miles to prevent engine damage.

Pronunciation: tʃeɪndʒ ðə ɔɪl

Synonyms of change the oil

Words with a similar meaning to change the oil:

• service the car
• perform an oil change