Every car is different but follows a similar guideline. an oil filter should be changed every three to six months, an oil change should occur when your digital car oil life is below five percent, or every once in a while check what the oil looks like/level. To do an oil change, first, ensure the car is in park, has the emergency brake on, the engine is cold, and the car is on an even surface. 

Then, locate the oil pan, make sure you have a large enough container because there will be a lot of oil to come out, and drain the oil into a separate container. Next, locate the oil filter which will be located around the engine. Put another container underneath for excess oil, then unscrew it. Put a light coat of oil on the new filter and screw it back on. Lastly, pour the correct amount and type of oil into your engine. Now if you ever hear creaking in your engine, or know you have to do an oil change, you now know.