Watching the video back myself, I can now see that when I lifted the filter out, I dribbled some oil on the alternator belt/pulley. I hadn’t realised this at the time. Something to watch for as oil contamination reduces belt life and can cause belt slip. If you do the same, clean it down with brake cleaner straight away.
Yes, thank you. It was a trick my Grandfather taught me when I was about 11-13 when I first started 'messing' with cars. As an Engineer himself he understood the value of clean fresh lubricant for any machinary.
I usually also wipe out everything inside and out of the filter house before installing the new one. Good tip there to remove first the oil filter. Also, a tip I've invented myself : when draining the oil, I lift the 4 corners of the car, one at a time, to help drain it.
This Polo car has since disappeared from the DVLA. Sad times. Possibly due to the sign of a timing chain issue. It wouldn't have lasted much longer with that ticking sound. It's a shame as it's otherwise a lively, sweet engine that's a lot more nimble than its original performance figures suggest. I still own a 57-plate Polo S, also with the 12-valve engine, BME engine code. Yours was likely to be the AZQ engine code.
You state that the capacity is either 2.4L or 2.8L. I have this engine in a Fabia and whilst the handbook and Haynes manual both say the capacity is 2.8L, in reality that only fills to the lower mark on the dipstick. As minimum to maximum on the dipstick is 1L, then the actual capacity is 3.8L.
I am looking to change the oil before restarting, as the car hasn't been started for 6 years! Is it too much of an issue that the oil won't be warm when doing this? Thanks
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Pouring 1/4 litre of new oil into the filter housing / filler washes away the oil you can see, but it also washes away old oil you cannot see in the pump and sump (the drain is not quite at the bottom). I explain this from 5:30. I do not regard this as a waste of oil, but rather best practice for getting rid of the old oil as much as possible. You pays your money and takes your choice.
Very similar I believe, but depending on exactly which engine you have it may have a spin on filter instead of a filter insert. If you need to see how to deal with a spin on filter, watch this C1 video th-cam.com/video/LFVTb9kwrOA/w-d-xo.html. Thanks for watching.
@@kreatywny1058 Shell is generally good value in UK, but at the moment we are using this in three cars and are finding it most excellent and great value amzn.to/3bS3QtU
Yes. What kills these engines are people parking them in hills in gear, this places hard tension on the chain, and when the engine is off the chain tensioner is not tensioned properly because of the lack of oil preassure. Never park these cars in gear, always use the handbrake
Watching the video back myself, I can now see that when I lifted the filter out, I dribbled some oil on the alternator belt/pulley. I hadn’t realised this at the time. Something to watch for as oil contamination reduces belt life and can cause belt slip. If you do the same, clean it down with brake cleaner straight away.
I like that you use some new, clean engine oil to flush the old oil from the engine.
Yes, thank you. It was a trick my Grandfather taught me when I was about 11-13 when I first started 'messing' with cars. As an Engineer himself he understood the value of clean fresh lubricant for any machinary.
Used to be able to buy flushing oil, maybe you still can.
@@dawei53 yes you can amzn.to/3l7ZluU
I usually also wipe out everything inside and out of the filter house before installing the new one. Good tip there to remove first the oil filter.
Also, a tip I've invented myself : when draining the oil, I lift the 4 corners of the car, one at a time, to help drain it.
You can blow air into the dip stick hole and it will help with the oil drain.
Excellent instruction video.
Good video, well explained 👍
Thank you! Great video
This Polo car has since disappeared from the DVLA. Sad times. Possibly due to the sign of a timing chain issue. It wouldn't have lasted much longer with that ticking sound. It's a shame as it's otherwise a lively, sweet engine that's a lot more nimble than its original performance figures suggest. I still own a 57-plate Polo S, also with the 12-valve engine, BME engine code. Yours was likely to be the AZQ engine code.
Brilliant Video thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for a very good video.
You are welcome Felix!
Cheers mate!
You're welcome
You probably need to change the tensioner on the timing chain. I had the same rattling sound on my Polo 1,2 12v and POW!! The engine blew up 😅
I think he should have put 10W 40 as the engine is old and has more play. Seems like piston grinding engine block
@@London_Latest No. You always add the same oil your car came with.
Good job 👍
Thanks 👍
You state that the capacity is either 2.4L or 2.8L. I have this engine in a Fabia and whilst the handbook and Haynes manual both say the capacity is 2.8L, in reality that only fills to the lower mark on the dipstick. As minimum to maximum on the dipstick is 1L, then the actual capacity is 3.8L.
I was quoting the service manual. I'd never spotted that discrepancy though. Thanks, I'm sure others will find that useful.
1.2 12v takes 2.8L
Putting tools on the screen is why VW disable the intermittent wipe when the bonnet is up, just in case.
that makes sense, although I never have the key in the ignition when I'm working on a car (unless it's actually needed)
You forgot to pour oil down the dipstic tube to clean the old oil from that
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I am looking to change the oil before restarting, as the car hasn't been started for 6 years! Is it too much of an issue that the oil won't be warm when doing this? Thanks
No the new oil will still be better than old oil, just change again after it’s warm up to get all old oil out after.
Why would you put two and a half litres in if your engine only takes 2.4ltrs
The oil filter is empty and will only fill once started.
@@CycloneCyd thank you
what oil to use 5w30 5w40 ??
5w30
in this movie he use 5w40
@@kreatywny1058used 5w40 for flushing old oil, then added 5w30
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very useful video. thank you!
Happy to help! Welcome aboard.
May I ask you a question: my analytics says only 8% of my viewers are Female. I try to make my videos accessible to ALL. Is there anything I can do to improve this or is it just that there's less Women searching for car repair issues? I'd be interested in your opinion. Thank you in advance.
Is this petrol engine?
@@sayednihalanand yes
Wipe old oil up, instead of wasting new oil by flushing.
Pouring 1/4 litre of new oil into the filter housing / filler washes away the oil you can see, but it also washes away old oil you cannot see in the pump and sump (the drain is not quite at the bottom). I explain this from 5:30. I do not regard this as a waste of oil, but rather best practice for getting rid of the old oil as much as possible. You pays your money and takes your choice.
Is it the same for vw polo 1.4?
Very similar I believe, but depending on exactly which engine you have it may have a spin on filter instead of a filter insert. If you need to see how to deal with a spin on filter, watch this C1 video th-cam.com/video/LFVTb9kwrOA/w-d-xo.html. Thanks for watching.
5W30 or 5w40?? htp 1.2
5w30 in UK or similar climate. Closer to the Med or other hot climate use 5w40
Shell, Castroll? What oil you use in UK? Synthetic, semi synthetic, mineral?
@@kreatywny1058 Shell is generally good value in UK, but at the moment we are using this in three cars and are finding it most excellent and great value
amzn.to/3bS3QtU
@@kreatywny1058 and if you don't mind buying 2 tubs at a time it's even better value
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Thanks so much
Hi, is this engine having a chain transmision??
Yes. What kills these engines are people parking them in hills in gear, this places hard tension on the chain, and when the engine is off the chain tensioner is not tensioned properly because of the lack of oil preassure. Never park these cars in gear, always use the handbrake
Also I never leave the oil filler cap off while working, as you can bet your luck something will go down it. !
That engine sounds a tad rattly !
Never thought of that. Obvious now you mention it though! One could always leave the cap loose.
Yeah, timing chain! One of the reasons my lad decided to chop it in for a Seat Ibiza (which you'll see soon)
Thanks
What happened to this lil Polo
Very useful. Thank you.