hange the oil every 3,000 miles. To keep your engine functioning to its maximum potential, you need to drain the old oil completely and fill with fresh oil appropriate to the kind of engine in your car. You'll also want to change the oil filter, which usually has a life of about 15,000 miles (24,000 km). While you're doing an oil change, though, is usually a good opportunity to change the filter, which increases the life of your vehicle.  Changing the oil is an intermediate-level project. While there's nothing difficult about the task itself, you've got to have the space and materials necessary (you'll need fresh oil, an oil pan, and jack-stands or ramps). It's relatively cheap and quick to take it into the shop to have it done, especially if you live in the city and don't have a good space to tune up your car yourself.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/5d\/Perform-a-Basic-Tune-up-for-Your-Car-Step-7Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Perform-a-Basic-Tune-up-for-Your-Car-Step-7Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/5d\/Perform-a-Basic-Tune-up-for-Your-Car-Step-7Bullet1.jpg\/aid1324708-v4-728px-Perform-a-Basic-Tune-up-for-Your-Car-Step-7Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":312,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"494","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}  The service interval of 3,000 miles (5,000 km) can vary from vehicle to vehicle. Always go with the manufacturers recommendation; however, it does not hurt the vehicle in any way to change oil more often. . To even out the wear on your tires and get more life out of them, it's helpful to rotate them periodically, using the correct crossing pattern. Depending on the kind of treat on your tires, you might need to switch the side, as well as the positioning. You'll need several jack stands if you want to rotate your tires yourself, or you can take it in and have them rotated on a hydraulic lift at the shop quickly and affordably. If you notice the blade of your wipers coming loose, cracking, or you notice gaps in the coverage when they're operating, remove the old windshield wipers and replace them with new ones. At the auto parts store, you can usually consult the manual in the aisle to find out the size you need for your car, or you can bring in the old ones for a quick replacement. . The air filter unit should be on top of the engine, under a bulky, rounded cover, usually made of metal or plastic. Removing the air filter and cleaning it thoroughly (even just gently blowing some compressed air through it and wiping it off) can help extend the life of your engine considerably. Keep in mind that some air filter materials are very soft and fragile. A hard blast of compressed air can blow a hole through some air filters and prevent them from filtering any air at all. If your air filter is not on top of the engine, it may be located in an air box with duct work that travels from the front of the vehicle to the box then to the throttle body. Some air cleaners are not even noticeable from under the hood and must be serviced from under the car. . Sometimes called the "serpentine belt," a long rubber belt snakes through the alternator, power-steering pump, and other engine components, and a power-steering belt operates in a similar fashion. The alignment and installation of the belts will vary widely, depending on your engine, but if you notice a high-pitched squeaking noise when you start up or when you turn, inspect the belts for wear and replace them. The belt only costs a few dollars, and a diagram of the installation is generally included in the engine compartment. . The spark plugs of the car should also be checked and replaced when needed. These spark plugs are vital in the vehicle’s fuel combustion mechanism so it is important to maintain these in good working condition. Any failure of the spark plugs might cause the engine to stall so you should prevent this from happening by regular replacement.
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One-sentence summary -- . Rotate your tires and replace them, if necessary Replace the windshield wipers, if necessary. Replace the car’s air filter Inspect and change belts if necessary Replace the car’s spark plugs


Look for a 3 to 5 lb. dumbbell. If you are a beginner, start with a lower weight. As you advance, you can slowly increase the weight you use. If you don’t have dumbbells, consider filling an empty water bottle with coins or other slightly heavy objects. Begin with your feet flat on the floor, slightly more than shoulder-width apart. Shift your weight to your right foot. Place the dumbbell in your left hand. Put your right hand on your right hip. With the dumbbell in your left hand, stretch over your head to the right side. Your left side oblique muscles should tug a bit. Keep your weight on the right side the whole time. From the stretched position, return your arm to your side with the left elbow leading. Simultaneously, raise your left knee to the side. Your knee and elbow should almost meet. Your crunch should be a side crunch. Do not raise your knee in front of you. Complete 12-15 repetitions on each side. Do a full set on one side and then switch to the other. Complete 3 sets.
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One-sentence summary -- Select a dumbbell. Find your starting position. Stretch your hand. Crunch your leg and arm together. Complete 12-15 repetitions.


Go to http://www.minecraftskins.com/. This will open the Skin Index (or Skindex) library. Click on a skin that you would like to use for your Minecraft character.  You can also search for a specific skin from the search bar at the top of the page. You can make your own skin if you'd like. If you want to see a long list of skins rather than just the popular ones, click Latest or Top in the upper-left side of the page. It's a button on the right side of the skin's page. Doing so will immediately prompt the skin's file to download to your computer. Depending on your browser's settings, you may first have to select a download location or confirm the download. Go to https://minecraft.net/. This will the Minecraft website. It's in the top-right corner of the page. A drop-down menu will appear. This option is at the top of the drop-down menu. Clicking it takes you to the skin page. If you aren't logged into Minecraft, enter your email address and password and click LOG IN before continuing. It's a white button near the bottom of the screen. Click the skin file that you downloaded. You should see it in your computer's default "Downloads" folder. This option is in the bottom-right corner of the window. Your skin file will be uploaded to the profile page. It's a white button near the bottom of the page. Doing so will change the skin for your current account's character. If you log into Minecraft on your computer using the same account credentials, your character will now have the skin you uploaded.
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Open the Minecraft Skindex site. Select a skin. Click Download. Open the Minecraft website. Click ☰. Click Profile. Click select a file. Select your skin file. Click Open. Click Upload.