Is doing an engine oil change easy?

CHAPMANLOT · Post by **CHAPMANLOT** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 21:12

Hi - I want to start doing more on the car myelf - no parts manual yet - but is it a simple task to drain the oil and replace the filter?

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 21:23

Relatively straight-forward. The oil filter is under the airbox - it can be removed once the airbox cover is off, but may be easier if the trumpets are unbolted so you can remove the whole airbox.

P.S. - you'll find a lot of answers to common questions if you use the "search" option at the top of the page.

P.P.S. - try the link at the top of the page for access to the parts manual.

crogw11597 · Post by **crogw11597** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 22:03

I have just today changed my oil about an hour job including an engine flush. I found if it is an in between service / oil change that a fluid extractor from screw fix makes life a lot easier (less mess) though I like to take the sump plug out every 12000 miles to check that there is nothing unexpected in the oil.

Steve C · Post by **Steve C** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 08:44

Do you drain the oil cooler after using the flushing oil? That's what puts me off of putting anything other than a decent oil in the filler cap!!

crogw11597 · Post by **crogw11597** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:50

Yes i did drain using the fluid extractor diconecting one of the pipes then feeding the extractor in. The first time I flushed the system it made an amazing difference cooler and less tappet noise and seemed to be a bit faster.

CHAPMANLOT · Post by **CHAPMANLOT** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 14:05

Many thanks for your help on this thread. I wont flush the engine through this time round - but will get to grips with a straight forward oil change draining from the sump!

I now have a 'manual' online link from dpryder. Will ask if he doesnt mind me reposting it.

jimmybondi · Post by **jimmybondi** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 15:59

Take care that you get a good grip on the oil sump plug before you are trying to turn it...its made of brass and will round if it sits tight and you do not have a good grip on it...see other thread for reference...

Skeggy · Post by **Skeggy** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 19:19

CHAPMANLOT wrote:... is it a simple task to drain the oil and replace the filter?

Hi ?,

Yes very simple job, all you need are the right tools and a bit of time.

Give me a couple of days and I'll do a 'how to' .

Steve

PS. If I've not done it by err, say Thursday, just give the thread a bump

CHAPMANLOT · Post by **CHAPMANLOT** » Tue May 01, 2007 13:09

many thanks for this offer - dont feel pushed - I'll get to it when Im confident Ive got all the info I need plus the right tools.
In fact apart from a wrench and spanner set I'm relying on the tool kit that came with the car - its all there and in very good nic...

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Wed May 02, 2007 21:07

MODERATION NOTE : Skeggy's post describing how to do it has been moved to Technical Articles.

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