Any advice for a first time oil changer?
#1
Any advice for a first time oil changer?
I've used the search and learned that I need ramps with a shallow angle, and I should buy some extra clips just in case. I will also make sure to use a new crush washer on the filter and fill it with oil first. Does the plug bolt have a crush washer too?
Any other "gotchas" I should be concerned about?
Any other "gotchas" I should be concerned about?
#2
Re: Any advice for a first time oil changer?
The crush washer is on the drain plug bolt not the filter. Don't mess with pre-filling the filter, just rub a little oil on the filter O-ring gasket and stick it on 1/4 - 1/2 turn more than you can do it easily by hand.
Be sure to use 0-20 oil, and now is a good time to change over to Mobil 1.
Be sure to use 0-20 oil, and now is a good time to change over to Mobil 1.
#3
Re: Any advice for a first time oil changer?
Take your time, don't bother with ramps (unless you're short and/or stocky), and as already said, the washer goes on the bolt and just put film of oil on the filter, rather than filling it totally.
#5
Re: Any advice for a first time oil changer?
If you are carefull with the fasteners they should be OK.I don't remove the pan completely when changing oil & filter. I remove the row of bolts,and first row of fastners only.This allows you to access the drain and filter. Makes the job much simpler. I change the filter only when the MM tells me to. I do however drain the old oil. Cheers,H
#6
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#7
Re: Any advice for a first time oil changer?
Thanks everyone--I picked up the oil and filter yesterday, but I'm going to wait for warmer weather since I still have 15% left.
#8
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That is a good link, but read your manual first. You don't change your oil at 1500 miles on the first change. Also the oil filter is not to be changed on the first change. This is how we broke cars in, in the past. Don't treat your HCH2 like that, it is a bit more high tech. Cheers, Hal
#9
Re: Any advice for a first time oil changer?
That is a good link, but read your manual first. You don't change your oil at 1500 miles on the first change. Also the oil filter is not to be changed on the first change. This is how we broke cars in, in the past. Don't treat your HCH2 like that, it is a bit more high tech. Cheers, Hal