Gapping Plugs and Playing with Jugs - Volvo 240 Oil Change

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  • Setting spark plug gap and changing the oil and air filter on Ruby the red wagon (245 with the B230F also found in the Volvo 740 and 940).
    She was parked up for many years so was well overdue some fresh oil. Includes an amateur hack and jazz music.
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  • @DeanofMachines
    @DeanofMachines 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The o'lady and I have a strict rule against OPP. (Other People's Projects)
    Can't wait to see it buffed!

    • @Involvod
      @Involvod  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha! usually me too, but I find it impossible to say no to any cheap 240 😬

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Involvod we can't either LOL

  • @WhitelandRestorations
    @WhitelandRestorations 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another great vid! We were waiting for the spiders to attack 😂

    • @Involvod
      @Involvod  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Don't worry, there will be more, now that the shed has been left undisturbed for 3 weeks 😬

  • @yankeenimrod2063
    @yankeenimrod2063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now I have to get the rust out of my eyes and ears after watching that. 👍🤠

    • @Involvod
      @Involvod  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha I'll get the camera strapped on my head for the full experience next time 😃

  • @completeexteriorcleaningse750
    @completeexteriorcleaningse750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I did the old screw driver trick on my.old bosses countax mower just shredded it 🙈 took ages to get the ring off ad to chisel and hack it off but I still won LOL
    Great Video Sledge

    • @Involvod
      @Involvod  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's always the worry 😅 Cheers mate!

  • @PartridgeExteriorCleaning
    @PartridgeExteriorCleaning 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good vid bro 💪💪

    • @Involvod
      @Involvod  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers bro!

  • @richardcrouse9074
    @richardcrouse9074 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You should never bang a spark plug on its electrode tip! Use the correct gapping tool!
    The unconnected tube at the air filter box is before the air mass meter and will not affect the running of the engine.

  • @ched999uk
    @ched999uk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a title :-) As you know the engine you are ok to use a screwdriver on the filter but I have come across the odd car with a tube up the middle of the filter attached to the block!!! That said I bet a few didn't know that technique also the 2 spanners.

    • @Involvod
      @Involvod  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I can't picture that! But yeah it's generally not the best practice, but the double spanner trick is very useful especially if you can't fit a breaker bar in there.

    • @ched999uk
      @ched999uk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Involvod Can't remember the car but the thread where the filter screwed on was internal at the bottom of filter as far from seal as possible! So instead of a short thread on the block it was a long tube with a thread at the top. Very weird it was.

    • @richardcrouse9074
      @richardcrouse9074 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had a 1971 Toyota Corona that had that tube!

  • @JasperV70-205CT-BX
    @JasperV70-205CT-BX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice Hoovie references though ;)

  • @JMassengill
    @JMassengill 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Only one problem with using a screwdriver to remove an oil filter. If the filter is REALLY stuck and you can’t get it off you have just prevented yourself from driving the car. A better way is take a small chisel and strike the metal ring at the base of the filter. (Hope that made sense) Cracking video. Great work!

    • @Involvod
      @Involvod  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah especially when it cuts through the filter Godfather 2 style, then that's when your technique would come in handy. I think for the sake of 5 bucks it's better to use the tool if possible 😄 Thanks glad you enjoyed the vid!

    • @JMassengill
      @JMassengill 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Involvod I agree that the tool is the best method 100% of the time.

  • @briangleeson1528
    @briangleeson1528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I prefer to use a masonry chisel on my oil filters. :)

  • @nachoangeloni6062
    @nachoangeloni6062 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh those rebel air filters. I'm so tired on how difficult it is to make them go back that I'm now just taking the hose out and cleaning the MAF sensor on yearly basis when I service my Volvo. And yes, I change the air filter every time, waste of money but peace of mind. Greetings from Argentina.

    • @Involvod
      @Involvod  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I struggle even when removing the hose as the power steering pulley is in the way! I think next time I might just lift the whole air box out 😄

    • @nachoangeloni6062
      @nachoangeloni6062 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Involvod Yeah! So much room and that side of the engine packed with hoses, vacuum lines, etc. I love your channel has just subscribed.

    • @Involvod
      @Involvod  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nachoangeloni6062 Thanks, glad you're enjoying it!

  • @jackjacko8706
    @jackjacko8706 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We used to use a Hacksaw blade the for plugs and a cigarette packet cardboard for points. I think you will find they are near the perfect thickness.

    • @Involvod
      @Involvod  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha are you one of the bush mechanics?

    • @jackjacko8706
      @jackjacko8706 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Involvod No , when young was standard procedure . Lol from memory a hacksaw blade is 25 thou and cigarette packet 16 thou. Keep up the good work,

  • @RichieRouge206
    @RichieRouge206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good work as always fella and not a spider in sight. Nice to see you gapped the sparkerlators… checked! Then put them back and call it good.. lol.
    Loving the name Ruby to be fair, despite the colour difference. Hope the stupid quarantine is over quicky!

    • @Involvod
      @Involvod  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      At first I just hooked the ol' peepers on them but then decided to do the right thing, since y'all are watching. Thanks man, hopefully gonna test out in a couple days and then start preparing her for the Tüv 🤞

  • @dee106ful
    @dee106ful 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quarantine in the Volvo....

    • @Involvod
      @Involvod  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      To be honest it's definitely big enough

  • @lucindas2931
    @lucindas2931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Something my dad taught me when I was a little girl was to write the mileage on the parts you put in. 😊

    • @Involvod
      @Involvod  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's a great idea! Hopefully the odometer works on this car, they are common to fail. Lili the 244 only counts miles when she feels like it

    • @lucindas2931
      @lucindas2931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oy! Didn’t think about the odometer not working! Love it that you get these super cars back in service!

  • @whitecracker
    @whitecracker 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Went to change the oil in my 240 (New to me, it was my dad's) and accidentally drained the transmission fluid instead of the oil. I didn't realize at first because it was black

  • @englishgrandad3298
    @englishgrandad3298 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Raw ruby colour isn't far off :D

    • @Involvod
      @Involvod  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just googled it, so true!

    • @englishgrandad3298
      @englishgrandad3298 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Involvod Looking forward to seeing it shine like a polished one ;D

  • @marcinbujok7388
    @marcinbujok7388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey. Great video. Good to see some 240 content and some work on Ruby ;). I need to do oil change on mine too. I'm considering an engine flush before that. What's your opinion on engine flush products? Thanks!

    • @Involvod
      @Involvod  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! I avoid those products, the most I would do is 2 oil changes close together, if there's crud built up in the engine and a flush loosens it all up it can cause issues 😏 It's never happened to me but I've heard a few horror stories..

    • @marcinbujok7388
      @marcinbujok7388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Involvod Thanks for your insight! I think I will go the safe way with 2 oil changes. Don't want any horror in my life right now. Just a simple 240 life ;)

  • @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn
    @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When you loosened the oil drain plug, did you put in a new ring that goes between the screw and the drain plug, to make sure there isn*t a leak , I would always do that when I changed the oil ,so I don*t have to worry.

    • @Involvod
      @Involvod  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's a good idea to do that, I checked this one and it was in great shape so I reused it, that reminds me, I need to order a copper washer assortment box!

    • @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn
      @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Involvod It is always good to change it since you have 2 240s,it is like a preventive.

  • @vitagepaul
    @vitagepaul 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @fhwolthuis
    @fhwolthuis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job. Are you a car mechanic by trade?

    • @Involvod
      @Involvod  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheers! I did my apprenticeship (well most of it) then went on to other things, doing it every day took the fun out of it 😅