Shop essentials
Nitrile gloves
Used motor oil is not something you want on your skin. A box of gloves fixes that for a year.
01
Where to buy
02
Why you need it
- Used oil contains combustion byproducts that are absorbed through skin; gloves are the simple fix.
- Keeps the steering wheel and door handle clean when you go to start the car and check for leaks.
- Textured fingertips grip an oily filter better than bare hands.
03
What to look for
- Nitrile, not latex or vinyl: oil and solvent resistant and no latex allergy risk.
- 6 mil thickness or more for mechanic work; 4 mil tears on the first bolt.
- Raised diamond texture if you want grip on wet parts.
04
Goes with
Oil change
Oil drain pan
Catches the old oil and, if you choose well, carries it to the recycler without a spill.
Starter kit
Shop essentials
Work light / headlamp
The underside of a car is dark even at noon. Good light is the difference between finding the plug and finding it by feel.
ⓘPicks are chosen by our editors; retailers do not pay for placement. OilChangeDIY earns a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon and Vevor links at no extra cost to you. Prices and availability change, so check the retailer page. Full disclosure.