How To Change Your Oil (Full) - EricTheCarGuy
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- Опубликовано: 19 апр 2011
- How To Change Your Oil (Full) - EricTheCarGuy
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Here is the 'uncut' version of the oil change video that I did some time ago, the one thing I wish I had done differently in this video is that I would have shown putting a little bit of oil into the filter before installation as this would help with lubrication during start up.
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I can't believe I'm watching this. I've done hundreds of oil changes, but oddly still find this interesting.
I think it's a great idea for you to show people how to do basic maintenance like this. Nicely done!
Thank you so much! I have to learn because my hubby might deploy and I don't want to be taking it to places and spend money on something I can do myself! Thanks again'
Yeah you're right
Just get ur hubby to teach you, prob easiest way haha
Please Take A Sip can I have some?
This was a great video! I'm a simple girl who knows nothing about vehicles, but in the past year I've had to rely on RUclips to teach me a few things. I'm about to go do my very first oil change and after watching your video I'm feeling extremely sure I can accomplish this. Thanks again!
After watching these videos and actually learning, I give my old mechanic the finger, over pricing bastard.
How much would he charge you for the oil change?
thank you sooooo MUCH just think your helping the young generation
Perfect. Just visited my in laws and showed my sister-inlaw how to change her own oil.
Now 500 miles away I was a little worried she may forget. I just emailed a link to your video. I will sleep good now. Keep them coming.
@volks1234 I plan to do a video on API ratings after reading through these comments, look for that in the future. Thanks for your comment.
Thanks! great video.
I tried yesterday but the oil filter wouldn't budge and being all out of my medication, I kind of went bezerk with a sledgehammer, felt good on the moment but I noticed that a lot of little things broke off or came loose, and all sorts of fluids were accumulating under the car. So I started it in order to back it up and it's at that point I first saw flames, I didn't outright panic when it was evident that the garage was on fire but when the house became engulfed in a raging inferno I must admit that I lost it. Thank god I was working in my neighbor's garage! or I would have had a real bad day.
Now that I encountered all this problems I can see it was a good idea to get some practice on someone else car, I wish my oil filter will be more cooperative, but if it is stuck too what to do?
+Bob “SandwichArtist” Lolo
As someone who has to take meds, which one of the many reasons for needing them is to reduce irritability and anger fits...
I found this funny
I'm still waiting for the money
thank you man God bless
@BrianTheeKing Yes, originally it was a 2 part video but now that I can post videos longer than 10 min I've been reposting the videos that were broken up before.
@MileyCyrus192 I wish I had put filling the filter in this video but I did put it in the description and in other videos. Thanks for the comment.
This guy is great at explaining things without making ya feel like an idiot for not knowing how to do something so simple (to a "car guy"). Also, he reminds me of Ricky from "Trailer Park Boys"...a LOT!
Pro tip: Make sure you can remove the oil filter first. Sucks to have to drain the oil, come to an issue that the filter wont budge, requiring you to go to a automotive store to get an oil wrench, but its either 2am, or you need a car to get there. So you either SOL for the night, or end up not changing the filter and wasting new oil.
No wrench?Just punch a screw driver through the can and turn. You don't need the can again anyway. Of course the oil should be drained prior to doing this. Guaranteed to work, I do it every time.
@steve b Rough words.
@Artyfil That's the one thing I wish I had put into this video but didn't, I did in later videos however. Thanks for your comment.
Thank you Eric - I am finding your videos very informative and easy to follow. These days many Service Centres are charging a fortune for services and already you have saved me many dollars. Thank you for sharing to unselfishly. You are a gem :)
all of your videos are TERRIFIC! they are all very well explained and articulated.
why all the dislikes? How much more detail did he need to go into? Just lol. 170 people still dont understand how to change oil
wat's wrong wit dat!?! I gav him a dislik cus he culda used more eksploshons!!! mabee sum hot girlees to!
jk. This is one of the most basic thorough AND well explained video's I've seen, most times it's "...before we take the oil out you want to make sure not to hit this thing over here if you knock this off that would suck, and stay away from this tube. OK, so, let's get started..."
I guess the dislikes were people that need something besides informative and clear.
first go and learn some English and typing and then come here for telling us your rubbish ideas and tips.
I WISH I WATCHED THIS VIDEO. Did an oil change the other day, have done probably 100 of them so far and for the first time the rubber seal was stuck on it, started and of course oil exploded all over my garage! Smart man right here! Was gunna comment about it if it wasn't already mentioned!
Your videos are very helpful, they're to the point an always on topic, and been a first time driver its hard to get to grips with what you're doing when most people tend to go off topic and explain things you haven't/aren't skilled enough to learn just yet. Keep 'em comin man! :)
Good tutorial. Many European cars you can change the oil and filter without any jacks or stands at all. If you have a driveway that slopes down to road level you can use that to in effect raise the front of the car to reach underneath without any danger. If you have long enough arms you can change the oil just by reaching under. Again this is probably for many European cars and is safer than any axle stand that I personally would not trust. If you have the option this is safer.
Richard Harris I wouldn't trust the brakes enough to do that.
Vince59
@1dreampainter I'm sorry to hear about your husband but I know you'll do just fine and who knows after this we may move you up to doing your next brake job. Good luck.
I already knew how to change the oil of my car but its fun to watch the video.
I think your one out of many people that explicitly go through every detail and thoroughly explained. This is great man. Thanks Eric!
whats up with the dislikes. this is good s**t
@ 9:45 he says to turn it 3/4 of a turn. Doesn't he just do 1/4 of a turn?
This is definitely one of the most informative layman's video for car maintenance. Just subscribed, love your channel bro!
Dude You are Awesome!!!! It is very rare that I come across an honest and well informed Mechanic video .. with a smooth training approach... KUDOS!!!!!
i take the cap off before i drain the oil so that it can drain faster.
This is good advice actually. Another reason is so you know it comes off in the first place.
What do you mean by cap?
@@boreduser12 oil cap....
Í take my old oil to the muncipality, and tell them if they won't take it the lake will. Never gone wrong.
Lol I drop off my used oil/filter in the appropriate container outside the auto parts store after it closes down. When they open up they will have no choice but to dispose of it correctly. Considering how "green" this world is trying to be they should not be charging environmental fees.
Djonkie Bonk
Here in sweden auto part stores HAVE to accept old oil filters and such,
You could have used it to make a perfectly good mosquito death trap.
Thank you so much Eric. I changed my oil for the first time today and used this video. Saved me time and money!
Dude saved my life! My car needs an oil change pronto and I don't have time to get it to someone and my dad doesn't have time right now!!! THANK YOU!!!
Lol "that's not a confidence builder"
The only part of this video that I didn't like was you adding a bit extra oil. If the manufacturer recommends 4.7 quarts but you put in 5, that's not right, especially when you're doing an instructional video. I think the message for oil capacity should be "Follow the manufacturer's recommendation". Other than that, great video.
R R I think he did that because the oil filter still had to fill up.
.3 quarts isn't gonna do anything bad... though your pushing it once you get past the .2 to .3 mark.
Subarus are an excellent example... some hold 4.9 or 5.1.... I just dump the whole five quart jug in and be done with it. No need to measure out tenths of a quart....
@FFXIshibaa Yea, I wish I would have put that into this video but I did put it in later videos. Thanks for the comment.
Thank you Eric! I plan to do this in a few days for the first time! Tired of shops charging for something I can do myself!
Does this guy remind anybody else of Ricky from Trailer Park Boys?
+mr3shootr i was thinking the same thing lol
Damn it, now I can't get Ricky out of my mind and I like Eric's videos.
Thanks Eric, you have empowered a complete amateur here. Managed an oil change on my GT TDI Golf MK5, even got confidence to do the air and pollen filter too.. Next onto the fuel filter and a glow plug! Knowledge is power. Thank you my friend!
Well put together, simple, to the point. Thank you very much for this. It was enlightening.
I have an oil leak coming from the seal around my oil pan..
Should I completely remove this
pan clean it off real good then just reseal it?? Need Info..
Shop would charge 50$
just to look at it!
I fixed it for under 30$
Try a new oil pan gasket? It's really not hard to do. Drain, Unbolt, clean out, remove the old gasket, hand tighten pan back on, torque to specs, fill with new oil. Easy.
In a lot of cars it's not as simple as "unbolt, drop, and clean the pan"..
Oh yeah I figured that out the hard way..
+Christopher Spohr what happened?
whos here on drivers ed
He is as step by step as can be. I have a 2000 Dodge Neon and learned through one of his videos how to get my heater working again without having to take it to a mechanic. Wasn't looking for it - I was trying to fix another problem - but it still came in handy. And he was working the problem/solution on a completely different vehicle in the video. What I like about ETCG videos is that he is able to dumb it down for people who know almost nothing about cars without actually making them FEEL dumb.
NEVER KNEW that you were supposed to change the drain plug washer. Just got a new car and was about to do the first oil change (about 1600 miles) and i thought, lemme just watch the etcg oil change vid juuust incase he has a tip or two i never knew. good thing i already have a whole new drain plug, with a magnet in it! Thanks ETCG, I've learned so much from your vids, and still learning every time i watch!
This guy is very helpful. He is a professional and knows how to help with words everyone can understand! Thank you so much for your help, Eric!
Thanks man. Everything Im learning with cars is pretty much self taught. I watched your other videos as well and Im learning a lot. Thank you.
very helpful! this is my first time changing my own oil and i feel very confident thanks to this video! thank you!
Nice video Eric. I also use cardboard for a creeper. Works great. Even catches spilt oil before it reaches the floor. Back in the day ( about the middle 60s ) I ran a service station. We did many oil changes. Only charges were for the oil and filter. Those days are gone.
Perfect blend of personality and straight forward information. Thanks for this excellent video!
@jorgejh90 Regular is oil that is refined from the stuff that comes out of the ground, synthetic is a man made blend that works like oil but is not. Most synthetics however are a blend of synthetic and regular oil. Thanks for the comment.
Awesome videos dude, I've gone through about 3 of them so far. I would watch more but its 1am...subscribed!
Thank you man! your helping a future mechanic learn the ropes here! What your videos talk about might be small but they sure as hell help more then you know!
Excellent presentation. Explanation very short & sharp. Easy to understood theory & practical. Double thumbs up to Mr. EricTheCarGuy for your very useful info.
I really enjoy watching all your videos clip. I liked your way of tutorial, slow & calm. Once again a big thank you to you to gave me some useful tips... You are Professor David Einstein of modern mechanical engineers. :-)
I do have to admit that I still enjoy watching this video even though I seen it back when you 1st uploaded it as a 2 part video. Great stuff.
you got me with your tuturials on your ability to train on easy objectives like changing your oil. You teach between the lines also which is very important. i am happy to have subscribed.
Thank you for making this 11 years ago!! ,💖 Loved the intro 😂
Great video! Thanks for helping spread the word on caring for our planet.
Very informative and Thorough, love it. This is how I like to do my review videos.
I am ready to change my Car oil! Camry 2011... !
I'm 13 years old and I found this video very useful my dad owns a garage and every one that comes in needing a oil change he has me do it so agian thx and I pretty shur I'm gonna watch more of ur videos
Thank you so much! I recently got a car and was never taught how to change the oil and I'm alone so this was a huge help!
@RacingDude58 I forgot to put that in here but I did in videos after this one. Thanks for the comment.
Nice video Eric... although when I'm replacing the oil filter, I like to fill it up at least halfway with oil so it takes less time to completely circulate throughout the engine on the initial start up. At least that's what my Haynes manual says to do.
everything i said u said after i said it.ur the first oil change video to do it 100% correct..u remove all filter with plug still off which is the right way....u mention checking the level after u run the car as the oil filter takes some of the oil...u mention recycling old oil...u mention replacing the crush washer....u truly know your shit and there's no debate with that...u definitely know what ur talking about..mm.good shit man...good shit!!!!!
remove old filter****
i loved the slowed down pantera opening! and eric you are the best on youtube. thanks a million!
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos Eric. I don't have television but this is better anyway. Keep it up!
Great video. My vehicle has a cast aluminium sump pan with a torque setting for the drain plug.
Also, I prime the filter by turning the engine over with the plugs removed via a road wheel until there's a noticeable drop in oil level on the dipstick. It only takes a minute or two and feel it's a good idea which avoids running the engine for a period with no oil pressure.
@DeuceReggs Humor is the only thing that gets me through a day sometimes. Thanks for your comment.
Thanks Eric, I really appreciate your teaching.
i love this show,,, so helpful,,informative,, thank u eric
Call it suspenders and a belt, but I always set the emergency brake and I always chock both the non raised wheels before crawling under any car. Except, of course, when doing rear brakes.
I made the mistake of double gasketing once, and I'll never do that again. It was a near miss that could have fried my engine if I hadn't noticed. Knowing how you can seriously screw up is what experience shows you. Vicarious gold, for those who want a steeper learning curve here on RUclips.
thank you so much your video helps me so much. I am trying to learn these things.
This was sooooooooooooooo informative and for novices like myself most vital! You get to the point stay on the point and guess what??? I GOT THE POINT!
I'm in high school and noone ever thought me how to change the fluid in my car so when I heard it was cheaper to do it on your own I wanted to know how so of course I RUclips it and you helped a lot thanks a lot
LOL you helped me fix the xbox and a year later your the one helping me change the oil on my car!! awesome man thank you!!!
Thanks for the video! It helped me remember how to do this properly. A 12 year old video and comments, but you were recommended on reddit.
Thank you for helping me! One watch and I got it down packed.
Brilliant, my 2nd oil filter change and your video helped heaps. Pretty stoked with my efforts cheers for that
Great video. Thanx Eric. Just a few comments. You said to screw oil filter on a further 3/4 turn after it seats using hand pressure but I only noticed you turned it 1/4 of a turn!
Also, I tightened oil pan bolt many years ago & it leaked so since then I wrap a few turns of plumbers white Teflon tape around the mating surface of the bolt washer. Never had a leak since & more importantly never had to change the bolt washer.
Very informative with a bit of humor. Thumbs up.
Ready for a chuckle, or a downright belly up - I'm 68, old lady, retired and love to try new things. I'm big into diy and saving money strategies, etc.- have to! Yep, I'm gonna attempt to change my own oil - I'm not worried. Your video looks very step by step. I will have my son standing by for muscle! Of course, will review + have all tools at hand. Wish me luck! Best regards
Awesome channel. Thanks for the great vids. I've never change the oil before, because I've never had a clean way to dispose of it. Hopefully your vid just got me a job changing oil/ working on cars at a local shop. Thanks again.
THIS VIDEO IS FANTASTIC!
Good job man and thanks.
WHY DID SO MANY PEOPLE DISLIK IT?
Are you guys OK?!
I think you're awesome! Thanks for the "How to"! It was very easy to understand.
Very clear & good demonstration. Thanks Eric. I appreciat it.
Great stuff Eric! I learned a lot from this.
I am pleased with my oil filter setup. It has a plastic housing around one of the paper only filters. The cool thing is that there is a second drain plug in the bottom of the housing for no mess, and the housing is made for a 36 mm socket. Works like a charm.
this was very helpful. i now almost have the confidence to attempt this myself. thanks, man
great video, popped up first when I searched online. Going to check out your website!
@EricTheCarGuy thanks dude, just what i wanted to hear. Looks like im doing an oil change tomorrow after i get off work.
Great video Eric the car guy
Really informational
Awesome video, Eric. Keep them coming!
Great video. Thank you for your information!
eric u are very good teacher. i learn many thing from u man
keep it up !
thanks for this. Overall a very good how to - covered every point clearly.
The filter on my car is top as well , the cartridge type , and the drain plug is right at front of the sump at the front of the engine , so it's easy to get at without jacking the car up , being of wiry build I can reach under without much problem, it's a job I quite enjoy , changing the oil , something very satisfying about it .
very well presented and useful work I have learnt a l lot from yu guys keep up the good job
thanks
Good stuff - covered everything - including the importance of environmentally friendly and safe disposal of old oil! Oh I do have a suggestion...just occurred to me: Yes definitely warm the car up so oil nice and warm to flow better... but I was always told to remove your dipstick and the oil engine cap.. before undoing the drain plug/sump plug. That doing helps allow for a better flow of getting all the old oil out. (BTW I've had a Futomo Valve for 4 years, and I love it.. like a tap.)
great video eric. Keep on educating us on CARS:) cheers
Good Video Eric. I find your explanation is the best on youtube. Thanks a lot. Keep posting :)
Very helpful vid. Thanks Eric!
Now there's an authentic oil filter from Japan - I can almost read it. I guess 12 years living there would qualify me. Thanks for the videos! Very educational and to the point.