That was a very good video. I drive a 2007 F350 with a diesel engine. I'm retired and don't do too much driving. Most of my driving is short trips. Every 4 months I change my engine oil and replace the oil filter. You know the saying , oil is the life blood of an engine. You keep that oil healthy your engine will be happy and dependable !!!
I was taught by my mechanic father to religiously change oil at 3,000 miles. Yes, synthetic oils can go longer, but you are neglecting greasing u-joints, filters, belts and tenshioning. There is alot of other maintenance that needs to be done every 3-5 thousand miles. Check tire air pressure often and check your spare tire also.
Something he didn't mention also are cars that get driven smaller amounts,i have a daily driver but my work happens to be nearby and i dont get out much,I'm a homebody,might go get groceries once in a while or visit a friend etc, i maybe drive 7 thousand miles a year so i change my oil more often than normal,short trips are not good for cars oilwise so i change mine usually at about 2300 miles, oil is relatively cheap and engines are not.
I worked at a gm Toyota dealership I tried telling customers the importance of preventive maintenance. The owners said I was too honest n need to keep my mouth closed. I don’t work there anymore.i refuse to compromise my mission is to be a mechanic for God not for money help don’t extort or ignore. Both are sin !!!
That makes no sense. Preventative maintenance brings customers in for that, more profit for a shop, and more opportunities to find other services and repairs to do.
Oil changes are important to keep engine clean . Toyota says 7700 miles for oil change using regular oil. At 120000 miles cams we're shot from lack of lube. I run synthetic and still change at 3000 to 5000 miles max. No sludge in my engine.
Even most customers are idiots and will only follow the rules they please . Like why should they spend money on cheap oil and filter when they can pay for engine rebuild 😂
I grew up when 3000 miles was the recommended oil change interval. Now, I go to 5000 miles max, but if the oil gets dirty, I change it earlier. I let the oil tell me when it needs to be changed, but I won't go over 5000 miles. Engine temps... the hotter the better. I finally got a pair of mechanic's gloves, and I can now easily handle oil changes on a fully hot engine. Oil filters... Yes, change them every oil change. And use OEM. I use nothing but OEM. Toyota, Motorcraft, and AC Delco filters are not much more than aftermarket. I have a Mazda, and those filters are bit pricey. But in the long run, I'd rather know that I'm not compromising my engine protection in pursuit of saving a few dollars. Engines are thousands of dollars. Saving $5 on a filter isn't worth it. Checking the oil... I often find it difficult right after an oil change to get a good reading from the dipstick. So I add the recommended amount, check to see that the oil level is close, let the car sit for a day or so, then check it again. After the car has sit overnight, you don't even need to wipe the dipstick. Just pull it, and check it. Good video!
Modern Engines and really Good oil, especially if it's Synt. Oil will allow a vehicle to go 5000 miles easily. Oil never wears out, it only gets contaminated with wear particles and water. If you owned a good Centrifuge, you could use your same oil over and over again...
Been there done that. Started pouring the new oil in, but forgot to re-install the sump plug. It's a good way to spontaneously learn a new set of expletives 🤬 🤬 🤬 🤬
I change the oil in my 2006 Nissan once a year. I've had it since 2008. It still has factory engine and has close to 500,000 miles and still going strong.
Yup, drive nothing but old cars and do the same if I'm lucky once a year. If I need to top up I don't even care what brand or type is in there. I use what I have on hand. In my 40 years of owning cars in Canada, everything else breaks down long before my engines every did. I never had an engine failure at all. I had all my vehicles 17 years and never had engine issues. All had 250,000 kms or more. I have an old lawn tractor I bought cheap...in 6 years never changed the oil and never had to do any work on the engine and its still running fine. Are we just lucky or is changing oil all the time complete BS? It is usually mechanics and oil producers who have all the "proof". Funny how that is. Back in the day many engines ended up burning oil and it was quite common. I think it was poor engine design or parts and had nothing to do with changing oil.
If you use the spin on filters always clean the block surface and to make sure the old gasket is not still stuck there. Had this happen once and it's not good. And coat the new gasket with a bit of new oil too. And do not overtighten the filter.
Several years ago Honda had a TSB on this. Techs (or oil change jockeys) were not checking the filter surface on the block. They would install the new filter when the old o-ring was stuck on there. Oil sprayed onto the exhaust causing fires.
I have had a few free oil changes after purchasing various cars at dealerships. Always a disaster.Not careful enough, in too big a hurry , not trained properly or just don't care. Now I do all oil changes myself on each vehicle. Very happy & no problems.
I always use an engine flush in the oil before draining. I also have a magnet on the oil filter to catch any metal parts. My truck has done 212000miles and no engine problems.
I put less than 3,000 miles a year on my car. I have full synthetic oil + new filter put in and every year or 3,000 miles whichever comes first. I send an oil sample to Blackstone Laboratories every change. Even though most of my trips are fairly short, I have never seen any fuel or water in my analysis results, and there's still plenty of additive left over. I tend to keep a car for over 20 years and they have all lasted just great.
I’m glad to hear someone else point out pre-filling the filter. It makes a difference. You can hear it on start up. Also put a thin coat of oil on the filter O-ring, but only a light amount
I cannot pre fill my filter as its mounted horizontally. Most cars you can do the "clear flood" method. Press the gas pedal down to the floor (with brake, of course) and hit the key. The car will not start, it will crank over and the oil pump will fill the filter without putting any stress on the engine components. That done, release the gas pedal and start the engine as usual. Viola!
@@fubartotale3389 When you turn the key, every engine will start, so what you said is incorrect!!! If you remove the fuse for the ignition it will work!!!
Meh, I never do that and never had an oil related engine problem. If it really worries you, just hold down the gas pedal while cranking, so it won't start, then crank for a while. If your vehicle doesn't have this feature, take out the fuel pump fuse and then crank to get oil circulated.
eExactly righti sometimes do a lot of highway driving in Spain so leave it for another 1000 miles but never more, never had any issues with engines in my 35 years of driving
I agree, and have been doing oil changes for 50 years. 3500 to 5000 miles is right for for 99% of the vehicles, regardless of year or model. And use a top cylinder oil in the fuel.
"3500 to 5000 miles is right for for 99% of the vehicles" Based on what, your opinion? Honda has the maintenance minder (algorithm as do other mfg) based on oil analysis and millions of miles. It is based on rpm, engine and air temp, load ..... With a mix of driving many go around 7.5k between changes. And I never heard of anyone having engine failure or problems because they followed the minder.
Good video with some good advice. I change mine every 5,000 miles with synthetic oil and a new filter, and then change the filter itself again at 2,500 miles. After 100,000 miles the car does not burn or loose a single drop of oil !!
I also grew up with the every 3000 Mike oil changes back in the 80's on used cars and still stick with it on any Pre 2000 vehicle I own. I currently have a 1998 Honda Accord EX cylinder 2.3L engine that uses 5W30 oil. Unfortunately it doesn't say anything else. Since the vehicle has had over 100K miles since I first got it, I've been using HIGH MILEAGE oil.
One more tip I have seen: When removing the plastic/foil seal under the oil bottle cap, be careful not to let any of it fall into the engine. There has been instances where a tiny piece blocked an oil feed hole causing overhead valvetrain components to wear prematurely.
I'm with you 100% with this one. I change my synthetic oil every 3500 or so miles. I don't are what the car manufacturers say or because it's synthetic and can go longer. Clean oil is better than dirty oil and cheap insurance for the engine to last longer.
I was an ASE master tech and engine builder for almost two decades. I do my oil changes at 3,000 mile intervals, synthetic oil or not. Like you said, car manufacturers are in the business of selling cars, not maintaining them. Especially these days with prices up and sales down.
I agree with your mileage-related oil and filter changes. I don't think any engine ever suffered from too-frequent oil changes! Better more often than not enough. You mention mileage, but what about time intervals? Very low mileage, but one year passes? The caveat ".......or one year"... seems to be the standard, regardless of mileage.
Before oil monitors, I gnerally changed oil at 3k. I always followed the oil monitor on my 2013 Mustang 6 cyl, but tried to get the oil and filter changed well before it said "do it now." Never had any problems or oil consumption. 76,000 miles when I traded it in. The monitor did notice when I retired and started driving less and a higher percentage of short trips, and reported shorter oil life (in days), like it should. Now that I have a 2024 GT subject to the same driving conditions, I think I will watch the oil life monitor as well, but if it's not recommending shorter intervals will take it in earlier. I have always got a kick out of reading the manual statements like "using up to a quart a month is normal" but never had any significant oil usage on any car (all Ford products, V8s except the Mustang 6.). Maybe it's because I have always been careful not to abuse the engine when it's new. The 2024 manual says it will take 3000 miles for consumption to stabilize and explicitly states "High performance vehicles can be driven in such a way that may lead to higher oil consumption (this includes extended time at high engine speeds, high loads, engine braking, hard cornering maneuvers, and track use). Under these conditions, oil consumption of approximately 1 quart per 500 miles (1 liter per 800 km) is possible."
Here in the UK it's not buying it that is the problem but disposing of it. I'm allowed to take 5 litres of oil at a time for disposal and only once a month.
@@aciddiver1978 No, they expect people to pay professionals to do it. Always special rules for the little people. But it's easier to do it yourself when it's so hard to find a mechanic you can trust.
True when I was growing up things were nicer mucho honestly done more often tho not always 100 x honest these days in our insane society and world an other story
Another little bit of advice: When you remove the used oil filter ensure that the gasket is still on the filter and not detached, stuck to the engine. Your new filter will fit just fine if so but it won't seal properly. Once your drive it a bit your oil light will come on because the heated oil is now passing out the filter due to it not being properly seated.
Excellent advice,when mine is due for a change engine is warmed up ,loosen drain plug then attach a socket to an extension bar and slowly remove,do not get warm oil especially dirty stinking diesel all over my hands. AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺
Good advice on oil. I lived in Taiwan for 20 years, and I noticed cars from dealerships would service their cars at 5'000km - 3,500 miles. We are talking the bigs boys. Toyota, BMW, JLR, Honda etc, and the Nissan I had. If they do it over in Taiwan, why not in the West? Oil is cheap, engines are not. I have a Land Cruiser 2016 and I change it's oil every 4,000 miles. Runs great. With vertical oil filters, the procedure is to prime the oil pump with out starting. Going off my brothers Subaru you need to prime the oil pump first before starting. It's called Clear Flood Mode. Foot fully down on the accelerator pedal. Foot fully down on the brake and then turn your key or push the ignition buttonf about about 5 seconds. That should do the trick.
Today’s oil and engines are much better than 60 years ago when I got my first car. I followed Acura’s 10K recommendation on my RSX, but I used full synthetic and genuine Acura filters. I sold it a year ago with 223K on it. It never used a drop of oil, and it was still running perfectly and getting 35-37 MPG. No 3K oil changes for me!
Yes, those 3k or 5k intervals were necessary when fuel and oil quality was not as good as it is now. Also engines had more carbon from burning the fuel that went pass piston rings. Around 8 ... 10 000 miles is okay as I drive a lot of highway miles.
I used to change my oil religiously at 3k miles. Then I started using synthetic blend and went to 5k miles. My vehicles love it. My Town Car uses full synthetic and goes 8k I think. My mowers all get a 50/50 blend and go 200 hrs between oil/filter changes. The oil is bever burnt or black and the mowers are happy.
I had a gm service van, I changed the oil when the light came on , sometimes 18 000 klms . I do a lot of highway, never filled the oil filter before putting it on. The van went all the way to 526 thousand kms. Then I sold it, still running.
I’ve been wrenching over 5 decades & this guy is 100% correct that 7,500-10k mile oil & filter changes are too long leading to premature engine wear & or failure. Stick to 3k-3,500 mike oil & filter changes with conventional & syn blend,5k mile oil & filter changes using a quality full syn oil. Couple Tips,always run a quality fuel injector /combustion chamber cleaner line chevron Techron in concentrated version just prior to each oil & filter change. This ensure fuel injectors are keep clean ensuring best mpg along with having a smooth running fuel efficient motor with clean injectors & excess carbon removed from combustion chambers(valves & pistons) Lastly,for rev 0w-16/0w-20/0w-30/0w-40 substitute with 5w-16/20:30:40 oil because having a 5w base weight oil vs a 0w base wright oil make the 5w base Wt oil more resistant to shear & viscosity breakdown esp in times of more heat & or load varying or towing more weight etc iv’e seen is the case with oil testing. Happy motoring.
This is the first video of your that I have seen I watched. I watched because there is always something new to learn, having done my own changes for well over 50 years (remember when oil came in cans? I do) I thought I would find all sorts of BS to disagree with. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I agreed with absolutely everything that you said. Everything about manufacturer's long maintenance intervals is for their benefit, not mine. Oil is a lot better now than it was 50 years ago and if you change it on 3,000 mile intervals life expectancy of your engine will be several 100,000 miles. If you let the level get low, engine life with be shorter time than it takes to earn the money to fix it.
2012 Jeep jk 3.6 I use the best in motor oil on the market Amsoil Signature series and still change at 5,000 miles no matter what. Yes it cost a lot but doing it yourself saves you money and Piece of mine.
I Used standard oil=10W-30 for over 50 years on all my vehicles-changing every 3000 miles and Never had any Engine Problems but I keep everything Clean..Newer Vehicles with Better Metal and Better Oil will Allow any vehicle to go 5000 miles between changes. Amsoil is good oil but a waste of money in my opinion...
I agree with everything except pre-filing the oil filter. For one thing, it's impossible on some cars like Subarus with a top-mounted filter. For another thing, it's not called out in any Owner's Manual of any vehicle. And C, the oil gets pumped into the filter so fast that there's almost no way that any wear can occur in that 2 to 3 seconds. I've been changing my oil for 50 years and I've never pre-oiled a filter. My dad was a mechanic and a machinist for a lot of years and I know that he never pre-filled any oil filters. But to each their own.
You can actually “prime” the oil system before you actually run it. On older Subaru you used to unplug the crank angle sensor so the engine would turn over but not start. On my 2018 forester with push button start you simply hold the accelerator on the floor and push the start button. The engine will turn over but not start. This pumps oil through the engine without the strain caused by it actually running I do this every oil change and so far so good at 280,000 km
Car manufacturers never want to help your car last longer! Also, my Mazda is the same way. I fill the filter, let it sit for a while, then do a quick drain and immediately install. Not perfect, but better than a dry start up!
Motor Oil Geek, a Tribologist did some tests showing that you should prefill your filter. Honestly, on most cars takes like 1 extra min. So I see no reason why not to do it.
I been a mechanic for over 30 years, and oil today is not the same as back in the day, today's oil is thiner and weaker and this is why I change my oil every 6 months as today's oil is like piss.
I have over a dozen collector vehicles that maybe do 500 miles a year , I change oil sometimes once every 5 or 10 years never had a problem , I build all my own motors , been doing this over 50 years .
I once got gifted a 351 Windsor that i was wanting for a project,guy told me he thought it had spun a bearing,i believe it was a old fleet car meaning it got drove hard for many miles with very little maintenance,when i pulled the lower intake the entire valley was filled with sludge ,getting to the bottom was like a archeological dig,worse case of not changing your oil Ive ever seen, if you are familiar with these engines you know how deep the valley is. I ended up going a different route but i sold the block for 150 bucks after i hot tanked and cleaned it, new owner built a new engine and its running again, the crank of course was toast, keep your oil changed like the video says,its the motors lifeline.
Good video but one thing you left out, when checking your oil level make sure your vehicle is on reasonably level ground you cant get an accurate reading if your on a steep inclined driveway.
The full synthetic oil and the filter both are rated Guaranteed for 10,000 miles or they will fix the repairs. Thoughts on this subject. The oil company is in the business to sell you oil not sell cars. So therefore the oil should hold up to its mileage rating correct??
The car companies will try their best not to fix your vehicle. They will use lots of excuses. IMO, motor oil is no longer good if it is dirty, so judge based on how dark the oil is, by checking with a white paper towel. I've noticed some engines can go longer than others.
I change the filter every second service but I change the oil more often than required so much quicker and cheaper and personally don't think it does any harm at least I do it unlike a lot👍
My 1990 Landcruiser gets oil changed every 6 months or 5,000kms, new filter and new gasket on drain plug and torque to spec, I run a oil flush every 2nd oil change so about once a year for 20 minutes and then let cool for 10 minutes, I only use mineral oil from 15w40 to 20w50 depending on seasons. 450,000kms and it still runs like new.
I also grew up in the 70’s where my dad instilled in me “ every 3000” miles…( that was with conventional oil…I have always changed my own since owning vehicles , primarily Honda and Acura…always followed this using a Wix filter. I switched to synthetic when it came out. Long story short, I’m nearing my 100th oil change on my 2002 MDX I’ve had since new( yes, I keep track of dates and mileage) and over 350k. Dies not burn a drop of oil and comes out the drain relatively clean looking…the used oil depot I take it to comments how Amber it is….not black….and suggest I’m wasting money do often…,my view is its cheap ( pennzoil 5/20 high mileage ultra synthetic on sale $30 jug ( just a bit more than I need per change….filter $10….pretty cheap “ blood transfusion” for my MDX. That said, after 23 years, doing all scheduled maintenance, had my first problem in 23 years, a check engine light came on, for throttle position sensor, and put me in limp mode, first unscheduled repair I’ve ever paid for - going in this week.😅.
I take the best oil i can get for my turbo diesel engine. No matter the price. I change the oil every year when the cold part of the year starts. I use a filter from a company that is known as reliable.
Oil changes and filter changes are the best preventive maintenance there is you save more money on gas not driving a motor with sludgy oil in it and bad filters chassis lubrication is a must also
I own eight vehicles. Most of them have over 150,000 miles (two have well over 200,000 miles). None have ever had an engine issue. I change my vehicles' oil every three to four thousand miles (or at least once a year if I don't reach that number of miles in the particular vehicle). This speaks for itself.
One point of disagreement: FORGET the MIN marker, and keep the sump at MAX all the time. It's about cycle rates. In a 5 quart sump, if you run at or near the MIN line, 4 quarts, the oil has to work 25% harder which you can assume will diminish it's longevity by 25%, not to mention the effect on oil temp and real time viscosity. There is no need to check the oil weekly if you get to know your engine's oil usage , which on most new cars is none at all. My older XC90 uses very little oil so I check it every month or so, and will add as little as a cup of oil to maintain it at MAX. This is really more important than the change interval argument.
I have 310,000 miles on my Tahoe, engine has never been touched, it doesn’t need oil between changes and I believe it’s due to oil change frequency (and of course Chevy is capable of building a decent engine). I’ve cut open lots of oil filters and I don’t believe the filter needs changing every oil change but I do anyway because it’s cheap, easy and I don’t mind oil inevitably dripping into my armpit.
Synthetic oils can be used in any vehicle that take conventional motor oil as long as you use the recommended viscosity. Their were some issues with early synthetic oils causing problems with the engine seals causing leaks but these have long since been resolved. This is where the rumor came from that they aren't compatible. Synthetic motor oils have proven to be superior to conventional motor oils in nearly every way. There are good and bad motor oils, conventional, synthetic, or otherwise.
No more than 5,000 miles between changes! Manufacturers only care while the car's under warranty, so the 10,000 mile recommendation doesn't bother them, since the warranty's gone after a few changes. Used to be, all you had to worry about was ring and cylinder wear. But nowadays, you've got flimsy chains, plastic tensioners, and belts to worry about, and they care even more about crappy, dirty oil than your pistons and cylinders.
Agree with everything. One could argue that the 3-5k mile rule is even MORE relevant with modern direct injection motors. Turbo motors, more frequent is a given.
Bmw and Land Rover tell customers this : gearbox never need oil service, just because it's infinite life oil inside !!! I change my engine oil, oil filter and fuel filter every 5000km (for my petrol and diesel cars), never had any problems.
Here, the mechanics do not recommend replacing the transmission oil filter when changing the transmission oil. They only replaced the transmission oil for me. My transmission is a wet dual-clutch transmission, from Audi.
Agree with all that but would like to add with cold oil always slightly under dipstick Max very hard to pre-fill filter prefer to inhibit engine from starting and crank until oil light goes out The best Failure I come across an old man in the car park ask me why is oil light was on after oil change and filling with 10 L of oil I looked at the car no sump plug but being Mercedes it was still driving😊
If you really want to do it right, get a torque wrench. You can get a nice one for short money from places like harbor freight or Tekton. I torque down the drain plug AND the filter. You should be able to get the torque values on line for your car. That way there is no mistakes. and use a new crush washer if it uses crush washers. Get OEM and they are cheap.
Yeah thats a little extreme and this is coming from a guy that owns 4 torque wrenches,unless you are working on the space shuttle the oil plug just needs to be snug and not sure how a oil filter can be torqued when its up against a rubber washer (at least the older cars), the new cars have a hexagon place to put a wrench, same thing, just snug it up good and your done. Its like oil pan bolts or valve covers, you should never torque those because the surfaces below are rubber or plastic and its just asking for trouble,you can end up bending the sealing surfaces and then you have bigger problems, there are 3 things i torque religiously, wheels,lower intake bolts and of course head bolts.
Do you recommend break in oil changes? I have a new car and was planning to change the oil around 1,000 miles. Do you think that's a good idea? To me, oil is cheap and engines are expensive and the most wear happens during break in period.
Hi there! This is a topic that can often lead to mixed opinions, depending on who you ask. However, I firmly believe in the importance of doing a break-in oil change. It's a great idea to change the oil around the 700-1,000 mile mark for a new car. The reason behind this is that during the break-in period, small metal particles from the engine's components can get into the oil as parts wear in and settle. While modern engines are designed to handle this, changing the oil early helps remove these particles and ensures that your engine is running with clean oil. Since oil is relatively inexpensive and engines are costly to repair or replace, it's a small investment that can contribute to the long-term health and performance of your engine. So yes, I think your plan to change the oil around 1,000 miles is a good decision!
@@HonestMechanicChannel If you are concerned about small metal particles in a new engine why wait 1000 miles to change it? Drain it at 50-100 miles, change filter, and then refill it with break in oil like was in it. Then drive it 3500 to 5000 miles on the break in oil.
@@royl9858 I believe the question was about the break-in period using the regular oil, not about special break-in oil. In fact, I think I recall owning one car where the owner's manual said specifically NOT to use any special break-in oil.
@@HonestMechanicChannel Another good idea is to install a magnetic drain plug when you do the very first oil and filter change. It traps ferrous metal particles and prevents them from circulating with the oil.
One other point, take a few seconds to completely remove the silver seal on the container (I use an olfa knife to quickly remove them on the inside edge). So many people don't, and you do not want pieces of that your engine.
I got my oil changed at a place one time and they put like 1+ quarts too much in it. Another time they didn’t wipe & oil leaked on my office parking spot, my garage & my driveway pavers. I always make sure my dip sticks measures half to 3/4 never over fill.
0:33 Always use a funnel when pouring oil . Newer vehicles require a screw in type .Remove oil filter before drain plug , as it release vacuum and oil will flow faster and steady . I would only use synthetic oil !
5000 miles or every 6 months is a good idea. Make sure that when you remove the old oil filter that the O ring flat washer did not stay on the engine before screwing the new oil filter.
Shifty car manufacturers, marketing long service intervals to sell cars , which they know will be o.k for warranty period only, covering their backsides . If you plan on keeping the vehicle long-term ,change oil minimum at half the recommended mileage.
this is a real good video. 65 years as mechanic on everything from weed eater to a 4 jet good filter proper oil change oil 5000 mi. no high miles oil is cheap eng 5 to10 thousand$
Howdy honest mechanic, you spoke about changing the oil by 5000 miles at the maximum but what about age of the oil. I don't drive my personal vehicle much and can go less than 2000K in one year. How long should I wait time wise between oil changes? Thanks for the info!
1st thing to do is make sure you can open the hood so you can fill up. Another comment said this. You can always go buy a drain plug and rethread a repair.
Had my Corolla for twelve years now with 147 thousand miles on it and ive changed the oil every 10,000 miles. The engine is still like new, maybe it depends on the manufacturer?
If I run my 4 cylinder warm and try to change the oil filter and its full of oil and mounted horizontally. So I change mine when cold. I also go 4000 miles no more per change 100% synthetic as required by the mfr.
Going back to the '80s, most lubes did need regular changes. Now we have low sulfur gas and diesel and much better lube base oils that are also low sulfur. All this means almost no acid created in the engine, so lubes last much longer.....Real Expert
Don’t drain cold engine oil ? Consider: Before the engine got cold, it was warm, right. Cold engine has had a long time to drip off old oil into the sump, much longer than you’d wait for drip off, before you close the sump plug. All the cold dirty oil in the sump. Drain cold engine oil, wait 5 mins longer for sump (only) to drip off. You drain more dirt with cold engine oil, for 5 mins extra. And no burns.
well, I would never use an impact wrench on an oil drain plug electric or air, that just asking for trouble and rule of thumb change your oil every 3,000 for conventional, 5,000 for synthetic, or blend period. and unlike the olden days filters every time you change your oil not every other
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That was a very good video. I drive a 2007 F350 with a diesel engine. I'm retired and don't do too much driving. Most of my driving is short trips. Every 4 months I change my engine oil and replace the oil filter. You know the saying , oil is the life blood of an engine. You keep that oil healthy your engine will be happy and dependable !!!
100% agree with oil changes. Good quality engine oils and frequent oil changes is how engines last for decades.
Basic oil changes are a must no doubt 💯
I was taught by my mechanic father to religiously change oil at 3,000 miles. Yes, synthetic oils can go longer, but you are neglecting greasing u-joints, filters, belts and tenshioning. There is alot of other maintenance that needs to be done every 3-5 thousand miles. Check tire air pressure often and check your spare tire also.
Something he didn't mention also are cars that get driven smaller amounts,i have a daily driver but my work happens to be nearby and i dont get out much,I'm a homebody,might go get groceries once in a while or visit a friend etc, i maybe drive 7 thousand miles a year so i change my oil more often than normal,short trips are not good for cars oilwise so i change mine usually at about 2300 miles, oil is relatively cheap and engines are not.
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I worked at a gm Toyota dealership I tried telling customers the importance of preventive maintenance. The owners said I was too honest n need to keep my mouth closed. I don’t work there anymore.i refuse to compromise my mission is to be a mechanic for God not for money help don’t extort or ignore. Both are sin !!!
That makes no sense. Preventative maintenance brings customers in for that, more profit for a shop, and more opportunities to find other services and repairs to do.
@@stinkycheese804no repairs means no super tax and working time
@@stinkycheese804Maybe. Or maybe they go somewhere cheaper.
Oil changes are important to keep engine clean . Toyota says 7700 miles for oil change using regular oil. At 120000 miles cams we're shot from lack of lube. I run synthetic and still change at 3000 to 5000 miles max. No sludge in my engine.
Even most customers are idiots and will only follow the rules they please . Like why should they spend money on cheap oil and filter when they can pay for engine rebuild 😂
Don't go by mileage, change when it starts to get dirty
I grew up when 3000 miles was the recommended oil change interval. Now, I go to 5000 miles max, but if the oil gets dirty, I change it earlier. I let the oil tell me when it needs to be changed, but I won't go over 5000 miles.
Engine temps... the hotter the better. I finally got a pair of mechanic's gloves, and I can now easily handle oil changes on a fully hot engine.
Oil filters... Yes, change them every oil change. And use OEM. I use nothing but OEM. Toyota, Motorcraft, and AC Delco filters are not much more than aftermarket. I have a Mazda, and those filters are bit pricey. But in the long run, I'd rather know that I'm not compromising my engine protection in pursuit of saving a few dollars. Engines are thousands of dollars. Saving $5 on a filter isn't worth it.
Checking the oil... I often find it difficult right after an oil change to get a good reading from the dipstick. So I add the recommended amount, check to see that the oil level is close, let the car sit for a day or so, then check it again. After the car has sit overnight, you don't even need to wipe the dipstick. Just pull it, and check it.
Good video!
Modern Engines and really Good oil, especially if it's Synt. Oil will allow a vehicle to go 5000 miles easily. Oil never wears out, it only gets contaminated with wear particles and water. If you owned a good Centrifuge, you could use your same oil over and over again...
My mate bought a Kia Sportage in 2016 and had a service and MOT this year and did 30000 miles. I nearly fell over when he told me.
Great video, screen door on a submarine, that was perfectly said.
Been there done that. Started pouring the new oil in, but forgot to re-install the sump plug. It's a good way to spontaneously learn a new set of expletives 🤬 🤬 🤬 🤬
I change the oil in my 2006 Nissan once a year. I've had it since 2008. It still has factory
engine and has close to 500,000 miles and still going strong.
Oh, and BTW, it had only 67,000 when I bought it
Yup, drive nothing but old cars and do the same if I'm lucky once a year. If I need to top up I don't even care what brand or type is in there. I use what I have on hand. In my 40 years of owning cars in Canada, everything else breaks down long before my engines every did. I never had an engine failure at all. I had all my vehicles 17 years and never had engine issues. All had 250,000 kms or more. I have an old lawn tractor I bought cheap...in 6 years never changed the oil and never had to do any work on the engine and its still running fine. Are we just lucky or is changing oil all the time complete BS? It is usually mechanics and oil producers who have all the "proof". Funny how that is. Back in the day many engines ended up burning oil and it was quite common. I think it was poor engine design or parts and had nothing to do with changing oil.
@@EverybodyLovesMoe If you have a Working Brain, you got to Know that Frequent Oil Changes on All Combustion Engines is a must for Longevity.
If you use the spin on filters always clean the block surface and to make sure the old gasket is not still stuck there. Had this happen once and it's not good. And coat the new gasket with a bit of new oil too. And do not overtighten the filter.
Several years ago Honda had a TSB on this. Techs (or oil change jockeys) were not checking the filter surface on the block. They would install the new filter when the old o-ring was stuck on there. Oil sprayed onto the exhaust causing fires.
I have had a few free oil changes after purchasing various cars at dealerships. Always a disaster.Not careful enough, in too big a hurry , not trained properly or just don't care. Now I do all oil changes myself on each vehicle. Very happy & no problems.
I always use an engine flush in the oil before draining. I also have a magnet on the oil filter to catch any metal parts. My truck has done 212000miles and no engine problems.
I put less than 3,000 miles a year on my car. I have full synthetic oil + new filter put in and every year or 3,000 miles whichever comes first. I send an oil sample to Blackstone Laboratories every change. Even though most of my trips are fairly short, I have never seen any fuel or water in my analysis results, and there's still plenty of additive left over. I tend to keep a car for over 20 years and they have all lasted just great.
I’m glad to hear someone else point out pre-filling the filter. It makes a difference. You can hear it on start up. Also put a thin coat of oil on the filter O-ring, but only a light amount
I cannot pre fill my filter as its mounted horizontally.
Most cars you can do the "clear flood" method.
Press the gas pedal down to the floor (with brake, of course) and hit the key.
The car will not start, it will crank over and the oil pump will fill the filter without putting any stress on the engine components.
That done, release the gas pedal and start the engine as usual.
Viola!
@@fubartotale3389 When you turn the key, every engine will start, so what you said is incorrect!!!
If you remove the fuse for the ignition it will work!!!
@@fubartotale3389 V-o-i-l-a! ;)
Meh, I never do that and never had an oil related engine problem. If it really worries you, just hold down the gas pedal while cranking, so it won't start, then crank for a while. If your vehicle doesn't have this feature, take out the fuel pump fuse and then crank to get oil circulated.
@@peterhrd8310 not true on any modern EFI engine! It won’t let the engine fire, it rotates and that’s it.
Been there with very hot oil. I change oil every 3000 miles!! Your correct it's good insurance!!
"An ounce of prevention
is worth a pound of cure."
-Mechanics proverb 😂
eExactly righti sometimes do a lot of highway driving in Spain so leave it for another 1000 miles but never more, never had any issues with engines in my 35 years of driving
I would add, change the oil plug gasket before reinstalling. I keep a pack of gaskets I bought on Amazon and use a new one every oil change.
I agree, and have been doing oil changes for 50 years. 3500 to 5000 miles is right for for 99% of the vehicles, regardless of year or model. And use a top cylinder oil in the fuel.
100% Spot on!
I use Marvel Mystery Oil in every tank of gas. It lubricates the fuel pump and the injectors.
"3500 to 5000 miles is right for for 99% of the vehicles" Based on what, your opinion? Honda has the maintenance minder (algorithm as do other mfg) based on oil analysis and millions of miles. It is based on rpm, engine and air temp, load ..... With a mix of driving many go around 7.5k between changes. And I never heard of anyone having engine failure or problems because they followed the minder.
I totally agree with what youre saying about the 3000 mile oil change.....no matter what new car I were to buy I would still go by the 3000 mile
Good video with some good advice. I change mine every 5,000 miles with synthetic oil and a new filter, and then change the filter itself again at 2,500 miles. After 100,000 miles the car does not burn or loose a single drop of oil !!
I also grew up with the every 3000 Mike oil changes back in the 80's on used cars and still stick with it on any Pre 2000 vehicle I own. I currently have a 1998 Honda Accord EX cylinder 2.3L engine that uses 5W30 oil. Unfortunately it doesn't say anything else. Since the vehicle has had over 100K miles since I first got it, I've been using HIGH MILEAGE oil.
One more tip I have seen: When removing the plastic/foil seal under the oil bottle cap, be careful not to let any of it fall into the engine. There has been instances where a tiny piece blocked an oil feed hole causing overhead valvetrain components to wear prematurely.
I'm with you 100% with this one. I change my synthetic oil every 3500 or so miles. I don't are what the car manufacturers say or because it's synthetic and can go longer. Clean oil is better than dirty oil and cheap insurance for the engine to last longer.
I was an ASE master tech and engine builder for almost two decades. I do my oil changes at 3,000 mile intervals, synthetic oil or not. Like you said, car manufacturers are in the business of selling cars, not maintaining them. Especially these days with prices up and sales down.
I agree with your mileage-related oil and filter changes. I don't think any engine ever suffered from too-frequent oil changes! Better more often than not enough. You mention mileage, but what about time intervals? Very low mileage, but one year passes? The caveat ".......or one year"... seems to be the standard, regardless of mileage.
Before oil monitors, I gnerally changed oil at 3k. I always followed the oil monitor on my 2013 Mustang 6 cyl, but tried to get the oil and filter changed well before it said "do it now." Never had any problems or oil consumption. 76,000 miles when I traded it in. The monitor did notice when I retired and started driving less and a higher percentage of short trips, and reported shorter oil life (in days), like it should. Now that I have a 2024 GT subject to the same driving conditions, I think I will watch the oil life monitor as well, but if it's not recommending shorter intervals will take it in earlier. I have always got a kick out of reading the manual statements like "using up to a quart a month is normal" but never had any significant oil usage on any car (all Ford products, V8s except the Mustang 6.). Maybe it's because I have always been careful not to abuse the engine when it's new. The 2024 manual says it will take 3000 miles for consumption to stabilize and explicitly states "High performance vehicles can be driven in such a way that may lead to higher oil consumption (this includes extended time at high engine speeds, high loads, engine braking, hard cornering maneuvers, and track use). Under these conditions, oil consumption of approximately 1 quart per 500 miles (1 liter per 800 km) is possible."
Agreed, and If you can afford a car, you can afford oil. If not, sell it.
Here in the UK it's not buying it that is the problem but disposing of it. I'm allowed to take 5 litres of oil at a time for disposal and only once a month.
@@ColinMill1thats crazy. With rules like that, they make people dump oil anywhere. Do they think thats better?
@@aciddiver1978
No, they expect people to pay professionals to do it. Always special rules for the little people.
But it's easier to do it yourself when it's so hard to find a mechanic you can trust.
True when I was growing up things were nicer mucho honestly done more often tho not always 100 x honest these days in our insane society and world an other story
Another little bit of advice: When you remove the used oil filter ensure that the gasket is still on the filter and not detached, stuck to the engine. Your new filter will fit just fine if so but it won't seal properly. Once your drive it a bit your oil light will come on because the heated oil is now passing out the filter due to it not being properly seated.
I have a 23 Corolla with 17k miles, its had 4 oil changes already. 1st at 1k miles than every 5k... Toyota said 10k is fine lol...
Yep yep same with rav 4.... wouldn't go 10000 miles like Toyota says lol 😆 😂
So does my wife's New Lexus but I have changed it 3 times using Mobil One at a 5000 miles interval and will continue to do so...
Oil is cheaper than rods.
Excellent advice,when mine is due for a change engine is warmed up ,loosen drain plug then attach a socket to an extension bar and slowly remove,do not get warm oil especially dirty stinking diesel all over my hands. AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺
Well a guy who knows what he is talking about, good to see you, good luck, and keep on going....You did good.........BB
Good advice on oil.
I lived in Taiwan for 20 years, and I noticed cars from dealerships would service their cars at 5'000km - 3,500 miles. We are talking the bigs boys. Toyota, BMW, JLR, Honda etc, and the Nissan I had.
If they do it over in Taiwan, why not in the West?
Oil is cheap, engines are not.
I have a Land Cruiser 2016 and I change it's oil every 4,000 miles. Runs great.
With vertical oil filters, the procedure is to prime the oil pump with out starting.
Going off my brothers Subaru you need to prime the oil pump first before starting. It's called Clear Flood Mode.
Foot fully down on the accelerator pedal.
Foot fully down on the brake and then turn your key or push the ignition buttonf about about 5 seconds. That should do the trick.
Today’s oil and engines are much better than 60 years ago when I got my first car. I followed Acura’s 10K recommendation on my RSX, but I used full synthetic and genuine Acura filters. I sold it a year ago with 223K on it. It never used a drop of oil, and it was still running perfectly and getting 35-37 MPG. No 3K oil changes for me!
Yes, those 3k or 5k intervals were necessary when fuel and oil quality was not as good as it is now. Also engines had more carbon from burning the fuel that went pass piston rings.
Around 8 ... 10 000 miles is okay as I drive a lot of highway miles.
I used to change my oil religiously at 3k miles. Then I started using synthetic blend and went to 5k miles. My vehicles love it. My Town Car uses full synthetic and goes 8k I think. My mowers all get a 50/50 blend and go 200 hrs between oil/filter changes. The oil is bever burnt or black and the mowers are happy.
Everything you said is 100% correct. The only issue I have with it is pre filling the oil filter. I consider that to be unnecessary .
It would be interesting to do on some Subaru engines as the filter fits at the top of the engine open face down 🙂
I had a gm service van, I changed the oil when the light came on , sometimes 18 000 klms . I do a lot of highway, never filled the oil filter before putting it on. The van went all the way to 526 thousand kms. Then I sold it, still running.
@@marathon8649
Highway miles are the easiest miles.
@@ColinMill1i do it on my Mazda, it’s easy, fill it let it sit, then do a quick drain and spin it on!
@@fubartotale3389 for sure , that's why I mentioned it, I wanted to mention the facts.
I change oil every 2 to 3 thousand miles. Engines last me 2 to 3 hundred thousand miles. Then I sell the car to move it on again. Works for me fella.
I change my oil every six blocks.
Your vehicles have exceptional clean engines.. A very rare find.. 👍
I do exactly what this video suggests for 40 years and never had a problem with any engine!
I’ve been wrenching over 5 decades & this guy is 100% correct that 7,500-10k mile oil & filter changes are too long leading to premature engine wear & or failure.
Stick to 3k-3,500 mike oil & filter changes with conventional & syn blend,5k mile oil & filter changes using a quality full syn oil.
Couple Tips,always run a quality fuel injector /combustion chamber cleaner line chevron Techron in concentrated version just prior to each oil & filter change. This ensure fuel injectors are keep clean ensuring best mpg along with having a smooth running fuel efficient motor with clean injectors & excess carbon removed from combustion chambers(valves & pistons)
Lastly,for rev 0w-16/0w-20/0w-30/0w-40 substitute with 5w-16/20:30:40 oil because having a 5w base weight oil vs a 0w base wright oil make the 5w base Wt oil more resistant to shear & viscosity breakdown esp in times of more heat & or load varying or towing more weight etc iv’e seen is the case with oil testing.
Happy motoring.
This is the first video of your that I have seen I watched. I watched because there is always something new to learn, having done my own changes for well over 50 years (remember when oil came in cans? I do) I thought I would find all sorts of BS to disagree with. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I agreed with absolutely everything that you said. Everything about manufacturer's long maintenance intervals is for their benefit, not mine. Oil is a lot better now than it was 50 years ago and if you change it on 3,000 mile intervals life expectancy of your engine will be several 100,000 miles. If you let the level get low, engine life with be shorter time than it takes to earn the money to fix it.
2012 Jeep jk 3.6 I use the best in motor oil on the market Amsoil Signature series and still change at 5,000 miles no matter what. Yes it cost a lot but doing it yourself saves you money and Piece of mine.
I Used standard oil=10W-30 for over 50 years on all my vehicles-changing every 3000 miles and Never had any Engine Problems but I keep everything Clean..Newer Vehicles with Better Metal and Better Oil will Allow any vehicle to go 5000 miles between changes. Amsoil is good oil but a waste of money in my opinion...
I agree with everything except pre-filing the oil filter. For one thing, it's impossible on some cars like Subarus with a top-mounted filter. For another thing, it's not called out in any Owner's Manual of any vehicle. And C, the oil gets pumped into the filter so fast that there's almost no way that any wear can occur in that 2 to 3 seconds. I've been changing my oil for 50 years and I've never pre-oiled a filter. My dad was a mechanic and a machinist for a lot of years and I know that he never pre-filled any oil filters. But to each their own.
You can actually “prime” the oil system before you actually run it. On older Subaru you used to unplug the crank angle sensor so the engine would turn over but not start. On my 2018 forester with push button start you simply hold the accelerator on the floor and push the start button. The engine will turn over but not start. This pumps oil through the engine without the strain caused by it actually running
I do this every oil change and so far so good at 280,000 km
I’ve filled the oil filter for many years. You can hear the difference on start up
Car manufacturers never want to help your car last longer! Also, my Mazda is the same way. I fill the filter, let it sit for a while, then do a quick drain and immediately install. Not perfect, but better than a dry start up!
Motor Oil Geek, a Tribologist did some tests showing that you should prefill your filter.
Honestly, on most cars takes like 1 extra min. So I see no reason why not to do it.
You can put oil in filters an hour before for vehicles like Subaru and easily get away with it without spilling.
I been a mechanic for over 30 years, and oil today is not the same as back in the day, today's oil is thiner and weaker and this is why I change my oil every 6 months as today's oil is like piss.
I have over a dozen collector vehicles that maybe do 500 miles a year , I change oil sometimes once every 5 or 10 years never had a problem , I build all my own motors , been doing this over 50 years .
I once got gifted a 351 Windsor that i was wanting for a project,guy told me he thought it had spun a bearing,i believe it was a old fleet car meaning it got drove hard for many miles with very little maintenance,when i pulled the lower intake the entire valley was filled with sludge ,getting to the bottom was like a archeological dig,worse case of not changing your oil Ive ever seen, if you are familiar with these engines you know how deep the valley is.
I ended up going a different route but i sold the block for 150 bucks after i hot tanked and cleaned it, new owner built a new engine and its running again, the crank of course was toast, keep your oil changed like the video says,its the motors lifeline.
Good video but one thing you left out, when checking your oil level make sure your vehicle is on reasonably level ground you cant get an accurate reading if your on a steep inclined driveway.
Isn't that obvious to anyone who has ever observed things like gravity?
The full synthetic oil and the filter both are rated Guaranteed for 10,000 miles or they will fix the repairs. Thoughts on this subject. The oil company is in the business to sell you oil not sell cars. So therefore the oil should hold up to its mileage rating correct??
No, cause warranties are always stated with general conditions that are rarely meet. 😂
The car companies will try their best not to fix your vehicle. They will use lots of excuses. IMO, motor oil is no longer good if it is dirty, so judge based on how dark the oil is, by checking with a white paper towel. I've noticed some engines can go longer than others.
I change the filter every second service but I change the oil more often than required so much quicker and cheaper and personally don't think it does any harm at least I do it unlike a lot👍
My 1990 Landcruiser gets oil changed every 6 months or 5,000kms, new filter and new gasket on drain plug and torque to spec, I run a oil flush every 2nd oil change so about once a year for 20 minutes and then let cool for 10 minutes, I only use mineral oil from 15w40 to 20w50 depending on seasons. 450,000kms and it still runs like new.
The key is, you use thicker than recommended oil, hence, maintaining good oil pressure.
I also grew up in the 70’s where my dad instilled in me “ every 3000” miles…( that was with conventional oil…I have always changed my own since owning vehicles , primarily Honda and Acura…always followed this using a Wix filter. I switched to synthetic when it came out.
Long story short, I’m nearing my 100th oil change on my 2002 MDX I’ve had since new( yes, I keep track of dates and mileage) and over 350k. Dies not burn a drop of oil and comes out the drain relatively clean looking…the used oil depot I take it to comments how Amber it is….not black….and suggest I’m wasting money do often…,my view is its cheap ( pennzoil 5/20 high mileage ultra synthetic on sale $30 jug ( just a bit more than I need per change….filter $10….pretty cheap “ blood transfusion” for my MDX. That said, after 23 years, doing all scheduled maintenance, had my first problem in 23 years, a check engine light came on, for throttle position sensor, and put me in limp mode, first unscheduled repair I’ve ever paid for - going in this week.😅.
I always replace the drain plug Washer / Seal Ring. Cheap and no leaks.
I've used cereal box paper for the washer on the sump.
@@alwyn626 Yes, you can make your own. Invest in a punch set. You get near perfect gaskets every time.
Good to keep a few extra around. I find each washer will last 3 or 4 oil changes.
The metal seal ring with the rubber insert works great. I've used that type for years on several cars and there haven't been any leaks.
I never do unless it leaks or looks chewed up. Cheaper and less time spent because it never does.
For Dummies😅 and No mechanics, how and when is the Best time to check oil level and to add it more in turbo engine.
Excelent Video by the Way
MY SCODA octavia.......CHANGES AT 6.000 KMH ........430.000 whith no problem.......no berning oil....manual says at 15.000.....they are crazy!
I take the best oil i can get for my turbo diesel engine. No matter the price. I change the oil every year when the cold part of the year starts. I use a filter from a company that is known as reliable.
Oil changes and filter changes are the best preventive maintenance there is you save more money on gas not driving a motor with sludgy oil in it and bad filters chassis lubrication is a must also
Piping hot engine is fine when you flip tortillas and roll enchiladas since highschool 😂 Well put together vid, sir
Haha Thanks for watching!!
I own eight vehicles. Most of them have over 150,000 miles (two have well over 200,000 miles). None have ever had an engine issue. I change my vehicles' oil every three to four thousand miles (or at least once a year if I don't reach that number of miles in the particular vehicle). This speaks for itself.
One point of disagreement: FORGET the MIN marker, and keep the sump at MAX all the time. It's about cycle rates. In a 5 quart sump, if you run at or near the MIN line, 4 quarts, the oil has to work 25% harder which you can assume will diminish it's longevity by 25%, not to mention the effect on oil temp and real time viscosity. There is no need to check the oil weekly if you get to know your engine's oil usage , which on most new cars is none at all. My older XC90 uses very little oil so I check it every month or so, and will add as little as a cup of oil to maintain it at MAX. This is really more important than the change interval argument.
Solid advise and as far as I'm concerned absolute gospel.
I have 310,000 miles on my Tahoe, engine has never been touched, it doesn’t need oil between changes and I believe it’s due to oil change frequency (and of course Chevy is capable of building a decent engine). I’ve cut open lots of oil filters and I don’t believe the filter needs changing every oil change but I do anyway because it’s cheap, easy and I don’t mind oil inevitably dripping into my armpit.
Synthetic oils can be used in any vehicle that take conventional motor oil as long as you use the recommended viscosity. Their were some issues with early synthetic oils causing problems with the engine seals causing leaks but these have long since been resolved. This is where the rumor came from that they aren't compatible. Synthetic motor oils have proven to be superior to conventional motor oils in nearly every way. There are good and bad motor oils, conventional, synthetic, or otherwise.
No more than 5,000 miles between changes! Manufacturers only care while the car's under warranty, so the 10,000 mile recommendation doesn't bother them, since the warranty's gone after a few changes. Used to be, all you had to worry about was ring and cylinder wear. But nowadays, you've got flimsy chains, plastic tensioners, and belts to worry about, and they care even more about crappy, dirty oil than your pistons and cylinders.
Agree with everything. One could argue that the 3-5k mile rule is even MORE relevant with modern direct injection motors. Turbo motors, more frequent is a given.
Bmw and Land Rover tell customers this : gearbox never need oil service, just because it's infinite life oil inside !!!
I change my engine oil, oil filter and fuel filter every 5000km (for my petrol and diesel cars), never had any problems.
5000 miles is perfect. Dont stress with...less but be ON TIME!
Here, the mechanics do not recommend replacing the transmission oil filter when changing the transmission oil. They only replaced the transmission oil for me. My transmission is a wet dual-clutch transmission, from Audi.
Very good. I'll just add that you should lubricate the screw for the drain plug.
And start the plug threads by hand, no power tools to start. Only to tighten, with the right torque.
Agree with all that but would like to add with cold oil always slightly under dipstick Max very hard to pre-fill filter prefer to inhibit engine from starting and crank until oil light goes out
The best Failure I come across an old man in the car park ask me why is oil light was on after oil change and filling with 10 L of oil I looked at the car no sump plug but being Mercedes it was still driving😊
If you really want to do it right, get a torque wrench. You can get a nice one for short money from places like harbor freight or Tekton. I torque down the drain plug AND the filter. You should be able to get the torque values on line for your car. That way there is no mistakes. and use a new crush washer if it uses crush washers. Get OEM and they are cheap.
Yeah thats a little extreme and this is coming from a guy that owns 4 torque wrenches,unless you are working on the space shuttle the oil plug just needs to be snug and not sure how a oil filter can be torqued when its up against a rubber washer (at least the older cars), the new cars have a hexagon place to put a wrench, same thing, just snug it up good and your done.
Its like oil pan bolts or valve covers, you should never torque those because the surfaces below are rubber or plastic and its just asking for trouble,you can end up bending the sealing surfaces and then you have bigger problems, there are 3 things i torque religiously, wheels,lower intake bolts and of course head bolts.
Do you recommend break in oil changes? I have a new car and was planning to change the oil around 1,000 miles. Do you think that's a good idea? To me, oil is cheap and engines are expensive and the most wear happens during break in period.
Hi there! This is a topic that can often lead to mixed opinions, depending on who you ask. However, I firmly believe in the importance of doing a break-in oil change. It's a great idea to change the oil around the 700-1,000 mile mark for a new car.
The reason behind this is that during the break-in period, small metal particles from the engine's components can get into the oil as parts wear in and settle. While modern engines are designed to handle this, changing the oil early helps remove these particles and ensures that your engine is running with clean oil. Since oil is relatively inexpensive and engines are costly to repair or replace, it's a small investment that can contribute to the long-term health and performance of your engine.
So yes, I think your plan to change the oil around 1,000 miles is a good decision!
@@HonestMechanicChannel If you are concerned about small metal particles in a new engine why wait 1000 miles to change it? Drain it at 50-100 miles, change filter, and then refill it with break in oil like was in it. Then drive it 3500 to 5000 miles on the break in oil.
@@royl9858 I believe the question was about the break-in period using the regular oil, not about special break-in oil. In fact, I think I recall owning one car where the owner's manual said specifically NOT to use any special break-in oil.
@@HonestMechanicChannel Another good idea is to install a magnetic drain plug when you do the very first oil and filter change. It traps ferrous metal particles and prevents them from circulating with the oil.
One other point, take a few seconds to completely remove the silver seal on the container (I use an olfa knife to quickly remove them on the inside edge). So many people don't, and you do not want pieces of that your engine.
Buy a well-built car model and change it every 3000 miles with full synthetic oil and new filter. The car will last for 300,000 miles.
I got my oil changed at a place one time and they put like 1+ quarts too much in it. Another time they didn’t wipe & oil leaked on my office parking spot, my garage & my driveway pavers. I always make sure my dip sticks measures half to 3/4 never over fill.
The only thing I disagree with here is that to much oil increases oil pressure. Aside for that being incorrect its a good video.
I change mine every 2000 miles. I have a Subaru Crosstrek. I am NOT taking any chances.I do a LOT of highway driving.
1. Make sure the gasket comes off with the old oil filter
2. Put some oil on the new gasket before installation (these tips are for non toyotas)
Thanks for those extra tips! Much appreciated!
0:33 Always use a funnel when pouring oil . Newer vehicles require a screw in type .Remove oil filter before drain plug , as it release vacuum and oil will flow faster and steady . I would only use synthetic oil !
You remove the fill spout cap to get the air flow.
Thanks for sharing! Maybe I missed it, but could you share a video about the other fluids too! Thanks in advance!!
Thank you so much for your comment! I appreciate your feedback and will look into creating that video for you!
5000 miles or every 6 months is a good idea. Make sure that when you remove the old oil filter that the O ring flat washer did not stay on the engine before screwing the new oil filter.
Nothing like 5 qts of oil to clean up.
People don't make oil change mistakes, professionals don't care to do their jobs right.
Shifty car manufacturers, marketing long service intervals to sell cars , which they know will be o.k for warranty period only, covering their backsides . If you plan on keeping the vehicle long-term ,change oil minimum at half the recommended mileage.
Seen post of the same engine oil designation of 5W20 in US and 5W30 in UK.
Thanks for ur great tips bless
this is a real good video. 65 years as mechanic on everything from weed eater to a 4 jet good filter proper oil change oil 5000 mi. no high miles oil is cheap eng 5 to10 thousand$
Howdy honest mechanic, you spoke about changing the oil by 5000 miles at the maximum but what about age of the oil. I don't drive my personal vehicle much and can go less than 2000K in one year. How long should I wait time wise between oil changes? Thanks for the info!
1st thing to do is make sure you can open the hood so you can fill up. Another comment said this. You can always go buy a drain plug and rethread a repair.
You must open the filler hole so that there is no air locks? To make sure all the oil drains out? Only a moron would start without opening the hood?
@@hendrikdebruin4012Yeah it's not like working on your brakes 😊😊😊
"Its like taking a shower but put on dirty underwear" thats how i always explain to my costumers😂😂😂
all the advice are spot on
Nice content
Had my Corolla for twelve years now with 147 thousand miles on it and ive changed the oil every 10,000 miles. The engine is still like new, maybe it depends on the manufacturer?
Good video.
I Appreciate the comment! Thanks for watching
Always thought it was funny how we'll pour hundreds of dollars of fuel into a vehicle but neglect the $100 oil change.
If I run my 4 cylinder warm and try to change the oil filter and its full of oil and mounted horizontally. So I change mine when cold. I also go 4000 miles no more per change 100% synthetic as required by the mfr.
true very good content
Thank you for watching!
Going back to the '80s, most lubes did need regular changes. Now we have low sulfur gas and diesel and much better lube base oils that are also low sulfur. All this means almost no acid created in the engine, so lubes last much longer.....Real Expert
😂- that was funny and informative 💯
Don’t drain cold engine oil ?
Consider: Before the engine got cold, it was warm, right. Cold engine has had a long time to drip off old oil into the sump, much longer than you’d wait for drip off, before you close the sump plug. All the cold dirty oil in the sump.
Drain cold engine oil, wait 5 mins longer for sump (only) to drip off. You drain more dirt with cold engine oil, for 5 mins extra. And no burns.
That holds true if you drain it where it's parked but if you move it and it's cold then the dirt goes back up into the engine.
When you drain the oil, you should take for a 5 minute drive before you refill. This will make sure all the old oil is removed.
amazing info😊
well, I would never use an impact wrench on an oil drain plug electric or air, that just asking for trouble and rule of thumb change your oil every 3,000 for conventional, 5,000 for synthetic, or blend period. and unlike the olden days filters every time you change your oil not every other
I change it every 2500 to 3000 miles. From a backyard mechanic. Period.