He’s absoulutely right about getting the big o-ring in the right groove, and I speak from unpleasant experience. Fortunately I smelled the leaking oil before it pumped it all out of the engine, but it was still an absolute nightmare of an oil mess. Just watched another Sprinter oil change video on YT that showed the o-ring going in exactly the wrong groove, which is the one right up under the cap. When you torque the cap down it pinches the o-ring, and the leak doesn’t start until you get down the road.
The replacement of the "O" ring is crucial!. Not paying close attention to which grove the "O" ring went, I replaced it in the wrong grove, closed the hood and drove 60 miles. When I got home and notice a big puddle of fresh oil on the driveway and all over the engine compartment. Needless to say, the dip stick showed no oil, I drove the vehicle for several miles with no oil in it. Pay attention it's crucial how you replace that "O" ring.
I kind o feel that. If you cant figure out how to change oil on any vehicle you probably shouldn't be doing it! I was hoping that you showed how to clear the mileage on the dash board. That's actually part of the oil change.
He’s absoulutely right about getting the big o-ring in the right groove, and I speak from unpleasant experience. Fortunately I smelled the leaking oil before it pumped it all out of the engine, but it was still an absolute nightmare of an oil mess. Just watched another Sprinter oil change video on YT that showed the o-ring going in exactly the wrong groove, which is the one right up under the cap. When you torque the cap down it pinches the o-ring, and the leak doesn’t start until you get down the road.
Thanks Jim, its been a while since I made this video, and I almost forgot it was out there.
This demo is the only one yet to address replacing the "O" rings. Thanks.
The replacement of the "O" ring is crucial!. Not paying close attention to which grove the "O" ring went, I replaced it in the wrong grove, closed the hood and drove 60 miles. When I got home and notice a big puddle of fresh oil on the driveway and all over the engine compartment. Needless to say, the dip stick showed no oil, I drove the vehicle for several miles with no oil in it. Pay attention it's crucial how you replace that "O" ring.
Check for leaks at filter while running dudes
Ok. very profecional
I kind o feel that. If you cant figure out how to change oil on any vehicle you probably shouldn't be doing it!
I was hoping that you showed how to clear the mileage on the dash board. That's actually part of the oil change.