Servicing my *CHEAP* Smart Car was a TOTAL DISASTER.....

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  • Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024

Комментарии • 25

  • @raymondharper
    @raymondharper 2 года назад +5

    Place a Flexi tub under the filter to catch the oil. Wear rubber gloves, keeps your hands clean

  • @ashleymargerrison8190
    @ashleymargerrison8190 2 года назад +6

    use a 5w-40 - the "winter" rating is just its cold viscosity. both when warm will act as a "40" oil with the same viscosity, it will just flow better when cold, (thats why we dont have 10w-40 FS anymore) however take it with a pinch of salt - as some older engines do prefer cold starts with thicker oil for "stickiness" and pressure. Your 5w-30 will be too thin at operating temperature,
    The unofficial way to drain these is to remove the filter, jack the front end on a lift and tip it out.

    • @ajaviation3952
      @ajaviation3952 2 года назад +2

      the 5 rating supersedes 10 dues to the call for better fuel economy at the expense of premature wear (but over the course of hundreds and thousands of miles) my Toyota calls for 10w-30 which is an ancient oil that cant be found. but the same engine on newer models evolves through 5w-30 to 0w-30. But it also states that in high temps, heavy towing, racing or constant high speed i.e. motorway or over 200,000m then a 15w-40 is used. NA to your petrol but for those wanting diesel 10w-40 Full synthetics or other exotic oils then use Delvac or HGV/LGV/PTV oils

  • @addicted2soulfulvinyl
    @addicted2soulfulvinyl 2 года назад +3

    Can't see the point of using a syphon pump all the harmful fine grit will be still in the sump

  • @johndilloway9762
    @johndilloway9762 2 года назад +4

    Cant get 10w/40 in uk ? I just bought 5l 10w/40 synthetic ! its in all motor factors, internet, garages, supermarkets, every where. And there is a drain plug.

    • @drivelife.channel
      @drivelife.channel  2 года назад

      Unfortunately I can't find it in fully synthetic anywhere!

    • @johndilloway9762
      @johndilloway9762 2 года назад +1

      @@drivelife.channel If you have GSF near you they should have it, you can order online for collection or delivery.

  • @thepuma2012
    @thepuma2012 2 года назад +4

    No problem, the oil came out of the ground anyway. You recycled it

  • @fraserfisher1
    @fraserfisher1 2 года назад +1

    Just started watching your videos and already loving them 😀

  • @Cornetto616
    @Cornetto616 2 года назад +3

    Exxon mobile called, they are offering oil spill cleanup consultations haha

  • @3647Edd
    @3647Edd 2 года назад +1

    Made me laugh fella so thanks! Keep going.

  • @manzdoingbits766
    @manzdoingbits766 Год назад +1

    Why couldn't you have drained oil out of the oil filter housing looks low enuff 👍

  • @gizmo6164
    @gizmo6164 2 года назад +2

    Strange that you couldn’t find 10w40 oil. I live in Wales, changed oil in my vehicle last week and Euro Car Parts, Halfords and my local Indy motor factors all stocked 10w40 semi synth. I went with the local guy, he’s super competitive on price, always cheery and helpful. Use these local folk or lose them unfortunately. Good luck with the repeat job, always easier second time around.

    • @drivelife.channel
      @drivelife.channel  2 года назад +1

      Unfortunately the smart has to be fully synthetic:)

  • @Volvoxc70SWE
    @Volvoxc70SWE 2 года назад +1

    Great job. Little tricky but you did it nicely!

    • @drivelife.channel
      @drivelife.channel  2 года назад +1

      Thanks! wasn't too bad in the end! 🤣 just a shame to waste the good oil!

    • @Volvoxc70SWE
      @Volvoxc70SWE 2 года назад

      @@drivelife.channel 🤣. Shit happens!😁

  • @Mjk10957
    @Mjk10957 2 года назад +1

    Just go euro car parts next time , why would you put new oil in with a old filter , better to of waited until you got the right filter waste of oil and the brand you was using is not cheap oil

    • @drivelife.channel
      @drivelife.channel  2 года назад +1

      I needed the car later on in the day so didn't have a choice :/

    • @Mjk10957
      @Mjk10957 2 года назад

      @@drivelife.channel fair one

  • @Kissamauhau1
    @Kissamauhau1 2 года назад +2

    First time I did my volvo oil change I drove it to the hardware store with old filter and new oil because I didnt have the gigantor sized socket for the oil filter housing lol. no biggie tho. Probably lasts for a whole oil change without changing it.

    • @leewatson8997
      @leewatson8997 2 года назад

      Oil filters add to the oil pressure and you are taking a risk

    • @Blakenwhyte
      @Blakenwhyte 2 года назад

      Miukumauku

    • @Kissamauhau1
      @Kissamauhau1 2 года назад

      @@leewatson8997 I did change it.. I do my oil every 10k km anyways and the official volvo interval is 30k