You're NOT an idiot. If you aren't real familiar with oil changes on vehicles, you're going to make mistakes. The key is to learn from those mistakes and move on.
Don't use a long socket when a short one will do. It can cause the socket to angle off to one side and slip off, especially when using a long handle or breaker bar, as the torque pressure may not stay square on the bolt or nut. Been there done that in my 67 years of sore knuckles. If you must use a long socket, try to hold the end of the ratchet so it stays square on the bolt.
Rotate the oil jug about 90 degrees (Flat side up) to make pouring the oil easier when full, keep the pour hole as near the top as possible to create a higher angle when pouring.
That's a fine job! Stay on top of your maintenance and hopefully your car will last for many miles to come. Super Tech is good oil. Just don't push it too long.
Decent job for the first time, and kudos to you for doing it! A tip... never "push" a wrench to loosen a nut or a bolt especially if your knuckles are potentially headed towards and hard or sharp objects. Rather "pull" to loosen with a straight arm and save your knuckles.
There's a " Snap On"( a good brand )breaker bar for sale on my local second hand site, ( has been for many weeks ) they want £60 for it (around the 80- 90 dollar mark I think ) .I do the same , piece of pipe or tubing over the ratchet bar or socket, a lot cheaper than £60. Also got some square tubing that fits over the arm of a 4 way brace for undoing tight wheel nuts( the thing is undefeated so far) 😅
I've been there before, having to leave a filter on and get around to it next time. It's all part of the learning experience, and usually you end up with better knowledge or tools coming out of it.
When I was about 12 years old I told my dad I wanted to change the oil without any help. In my zeal to do it right I overtightened the oil plug and stripped out the oil pan. That is very easy to do. Now at 57 years old and many, many oil changes later you showed me something I never thought of. I did a double take to see if that was a toilet plunger, and it isnt', but a toilet plunger could be a funnel in a pinch.
@@christanya43 i do mechanical matainence on 30 year old bowling machines for my job so every once in a while I run into some tricky bolts and have learned a few tricks to not destroy them. Glad I was able to show you something new life is always about learning things you never considered.
My (now) 21 yr old son just bought his 1st "classic" car we can work on together ('76 Thunderbird), and the 1st thing we will do together is change the oil & filter. He will learn by doing, which is exactly how it's done! Kudos for the effort!
Finally! A girl who doesn't think she's a genius! I was so tired of RUclips recommending me those "Genius girl does something" videos 😮💨 Good job! and with the oil change too 😉
I wouldn't say you're an idiot. Worked with a mechanic in the business for 20 years who couldn't remember to refill the crankcase with oil after draining it.
All my autoz have a unique technique protocal. A vortec drain tube is awesome! A yogurt tub over under the filter gave me a clean oil change! Huge fill funnel saved my day!
Well done, sweetie! It gets easier each time you do it. Just remember that the drain plug does not need to be that tight. You're a car guy's dream girl. A girl that he has something in common with.
I appreciate seeing anyone working on their own cars. Usually if it’s something you’re unfamiliar with if you know a friend or family member who is knowledgeable they will gladly teach you. Atleast that’s how I feel about it.
Oil filling tip. Pour the oil out of the side of the jug/spout. Not the front of the spout. It will let you control the flow of oil better because you're holding the jug at a lower angle, and closer to the filler neck. Now go get that new filter. :)
I applaud your DIY mentality, but I would recommend checking your oil level before pouring in the whole bottle. It's always best not to over fill the oil. Good work.
Good job. Having the guts and being game enough to do it counts for a lot. For a first oil change that went really well. ive learnt never do it without the funnel.. as you also found out 😊
Behalte den Ölverbrauch des Motors im Auge, denn das 5W20 könnte je nach Einsatztemperatur und Laufleistung bzw. Verschleißzustand etwas zu dünn für den Motor sein. Ansonsten: Nur wer nichts tut macht keine Fehler. Nice Job, Respekt! 😍👍
Novice, not idiot. At least you're willing to tackle the job yourself and get dirty. That puts you well above the average majority of people your age today. Bravo!
could be worse, my neighbor used wrong size 12pt socket on his Jeep on a stuck plug he put sealant on, then buggered it worse with a vise-grips. I went over with propane torch and hammered on a 6-point and used breaker bar, told him to go get a new plug
those cartridge filters can disintegrate when not changed, so the filter ends up in pieces in the oil system. go grab the right tool for the filter cup and a qt of oil and change that thing out asap. side note. you'll only need half of that extra qt to top off.
You did great! Don't call yourself an idiot, you're not! I'm a Master Mechanic & sometimes I feel that way when working on a model I've never worked on before. Just take it nice & slow! I can tell you did your research.
Don't forget to put the bolt back in the oil filter housing. You should also check your oil level after replacing the oil. Since you left the old oil filter in you may have overfilled the engine by a quart. Please check it. you don't want to ruin your engine.
tilt the bottle the other way, flat toward the motor and it wont gurgle out. That was a great oil change! I would have to say the cartridge filter should have been changed too but some do that every other change. Im suprised that drain plug was so tight.
Kudos for the resilient effort you displayed! You did better than most people I've seen tried changing there oil on there one Just keep in mind if your using basic conventional oil is that your gonna have to change it again sooner; no more than 3k miles. I recommend using the ST High mileage full synthetic or Pennzoil Platnium and you can extend oil changes to 5-8k. It's only a $2-3 difference when buying at walmart.
Wish I could have helped you with that filter. Seems a little daunting at first, but not hard to do once you've done it a couple times. It does require a special wrench though. The new filter will come with two new O-rings for the housing that are super easy to change. (I have a 2010 Mazda 6 with the manual.)
@@BigNews2021 i think so too. 16:9 is better for dramatic storytelling, its too cropped vertically for a lot of more casual content where you want to show a bigger picture.
You are not an idiot. Everyone learns from the beginning, no one starts at perfect. As someone did say, pour from the flat side not the side you used and it is so easy to control with almost no drips.
I like that part of it, but otherwise like the peace of mind that comes from not having plastic parts for critical systems like oil. I've read about people having that cap break and not ending well. On my 2006 2.3L Milan, I replaced that housing with a traditional spin on housing. I don't really remember any details, but it is a Mazda part and was easy to swap out.
I broke the oil filter housing on my Toyota a couple months ago and I’ve been changing oil since the mid 80s. Was that a canning food transfer funnel? 😂
I did not see it in your video but if you did it that's great it's one thing you should always do is replace the drain plug washer all these pants all these cars generally have an aluminum drain plug washer that crushes to help seal the oil pan that way you tighten the oil pan down with moderate torque and you shouldn't need a breaker bar in the future.
I would be proud of my daughter if she wanted to tackle this job! I get the title is eye catching, but it should read "Brave girl does her own oil change" instead!
Wouldn't say you are an idiot. You might do dumb shit but you thought about putting holes in the top for ventilation. That's pretty smart. It might be a low bar but this is 2024.
Mia, buy a filter wrench and change that filter. Even if you need to buy another single quart of oil. When clogged, the oil will bypass the filter. You don't want that.
👍🤜👌 You need to brace the ratchet head with one hand and the handle with the other hand. The way that gives support, try moving the ratchet the same way when you can't give the ratchet head support. It really matters. You can strip bolts, break ratchets, etc, by the wrong loosening/ tightening methods. And always be cautious with aluminum, like some oil pans. Don't over tighten those. Could cause leaks around drain plug, etc. Good role of thumb. 👍🤜👌
@@DavidDavisDH judging from the sticker on the window when I bought it, it seems a mazda dealership was the last place to change the oil, which like yeah I can understand why they would want to prevent an average person from avoiding their business loll
Hey Mia, I don't know why your title your video idiot girl, I think you're actually pretty smart especially if you work on pin resetting equipment. Only concern I have as a mechanic that I have seen, is not changing the oil filter left that much oil in the engine and then you poured the entire five quarts in, hoping you checked the dipstick so you're not overfilled, overfilling your crankcase is just as damaging is not having enough oil. Those Mazdas are pretty tough engines but you still have to make sure the level is exact. I'm proud of you I think you did a good job overall!
Ok. I am 65 but I don't think I have ever seen an oil filter where you use a allen wrench, or a hex wrench, to open it. Then again I know nothing about Mazdas. But that's the first one I have ever seen.
Get a filter socket for your car, and next time use synthetic, especially if you're going to go more than 4 or 5k miles between changes. The Walmart synthetic is good stuff, no need to spend more for a name brand.
Are those vehicles notorious for needing a breaker bar to break the oil plug free? I've had my daughter changing the oil in the car we fixed up for her intermittently since she was 14 and have never had that issue... but maybe it's just the car?
That drain plug looks like the corners are getting rounded off. I would get a new drain plug and change it the next time you change the oil. Like someone else in the comments, you should use a shorter socket so it doesn't angle off to the side and slip off.
You really should've changed the oil filter. A short trip to your local auto parts store and less than 15 bucks would've gotten you the oil filter wrench and a proper funnel.
Why are you using a deep socket?? Oil won't damage an alternator. Just clean it up with engine cleaner and garden hose and let it dry. Make a funnel out of a sheet of printer paper and adhesive tap. DAH!!
Uninformed or unexperienced is not def of idiot , idiot is actually latin for not understanding politics . You did great and I did not see anything idiotic.
Don't call yourself a idiot, we all learn as we go, the real idiots are the people that refuse to try.
At least you are trying to maintain your car. Good job for a first time.
You're NOT an idiot. If you aren't real familiar with oil changes on vehicles, you're going to make mistakes. The key is to learn from those mistakes and move on.
It's called self deprecating humor! It's awesome when people can laugh at themselves 😂
I agree, no one is a master mechanic the first time you pick up a wrench. Just get dirty and have fun.
@@bigdaddymak1439 thank you I think you are the first person to get this
@@bigdaddymak1439 im a bowling alley mechanic so machines aren’t alien to me im just not a car expert.
I'm probably glad I don't remember my first oil change....
Don't use a long socket when a short one will do. It can cause the socket to angle off to one side and slip off, especially when using a long handle or breaker bar, as the torque pressure may not stay square on the bolt or nut. Been there done that in my 67 years of sore knuckles.
If you must use a long socket, try to hold the end of the ratchet so it stays square on the bolt.
Rotate the oil jug about 90 degrees (Flat side up) to make pouring the oil easier when full, keep the pour hole as near the top as possible to create a higher angle when pouring.
Way to go young lady! You saved a bunch of money and congratulations!
How many congratulations do you reckon she saved? 😁
@@ClaudeSac: several.
Well, done. Save the money . Supertech great oil, the price did go up but still affordable.
That's a fine job! Stay on top of your maintenance and hopefully your car will last for many miles to come. Super Tech is good oil. Just don't push it too long.
Decent job for the first time, and kudos to you for doing it! A tip... never "push" a wrench to loosen a nut or a bolt especially if your knuckles are potentially headed towards and hard or sharp objects. Rather "pull" to loosen with a straight arm and save your knuckles.
You own a breaker bar, already ahead of 80% DIYers, I usually just use a short piece of pipe and my wrench
There's a " Snap On"( a good brand )breaker bar for sale on my local second hand site, ( has been for many weeks ) they want £60 for it (around the 80- 90 dollar mark I think ) .I do the same , piece of pipe or tubing over the ratchet bar or socket, a lot cheaper than £60. Also got some square tubing that fits over the arm of a 4 way brace for undoing tight wheel nuts( the thing is undefeated so far) 😅
I've been there before, having to leave a filter on and get around to it next time. It's all part of the learning experience, and usually you end up with better knowledge or tools coming out of it.
Oh, also pouring with the oil jug on its side makes it a little easier to prevent sloshing
Good job you’ll do better each time you do it. I’ve been changing my oil for fifty years, I was worse when I first started 👍
When I was about 12 years old I told my dad I wanted to change the oil without any help. In my zeal to do it right I overtightened the oil plug and stripped out the oil pan. That is very easy to do. Now at 57 years old and many, many oil changes later you showed me something I never thought of. I did a double take to see if that was a toilet plunger, and it isnt', but a toilet plunger could be a funnel in a pinch.
@@christanya43 i do mechanical matainence on 30 year old bowling machines for my job so every once in a while I run into some tricky bolts and have learned a few tricks to not destroy them. Glad I was able to show you something new life is always about learning things you never considered.
I would have checked the dip stick, but procedure looks good. If you have ramps and a break bar, it means you know a thing or two.
My (now) 21 yr old son just bought his 1st "classic" car we can work on together ('76 Thunderbird), and the 1st thing we will do together is change the oil & filter. He will learn by doing, which is exactly how it's done! Kudos for the effort!
Hey you know what there's guys that don't even know how to do that you go girl fantastic job
2 mins in, nope, she definitely not an idiot. Better than 95% of the population. Well done.
Finally! A girl who doesn't think she's a genius! I was so tired of RUclips recommending me those "Genius girl does something" videos 😮💨
Good job! and with the oil change too 😉
I wouldn't say you're an idiot. Worked with a mechanic in the business for 20 years who couldn't remember to refill the crankcase with oil after draining it.
You're are hilarious!! Funnel from my kitchen!! 😂😂😂 Kudos on doing it yourself 💪💪
All my autoz have a unique technique protocal. A vortec drain tube is awesome! A yogurt tub over under the filter gave me a clean oil change! Huge fill funnel saved my day!
Much respect! Basic stuff like this will go a loooong way towards minimizing repair bills later.
I'm proud of you for doing it by yourself! I wish my daughter would try it also.
Well done, I've worked on vehicles for over 50 years, a little tip, support the socket where it joins the ratchet or breaker bar with your other hand
Well done, sweetie! It gets easier each time you do it. Just remember that the drain plug does not need to be that tight. You're a car guy's dream girl. A girl that he has something in common with.
TOP TIP - Always use a shorter socket. Great effort thou.
I had a 2009 Mazda 3 with that same cartridge style oil filter - always an extra little pain when changing the oil. Thanks for the vid.
Good onya for having a go. As a bloke said below, hold the oil container on it's side, and it won't "glug" while you are pouring and spill.
I appreciate seeing anyone working on their own cars. Usually if it’s something you’re unfamiliar with if you know a friend or family member who is knowledgeable they will gladly teach you. Atleast that’s how I feel about it.
Caring about your car is a smart thing
To be in control of things around you, and not vice versa is an honourable thing.
Just keep on going you're doing fine change the filter and go on
Way to go girl, it's gets easier as time goes on.
Oil filling tip. Pour the oil out of the side of the jug/spout. Not the front of the spout. It will let you control the flow of oil better because you're holding the jug at a lower angle, and closer to the filler neck. Now go get that new filter. :)
I applaud your DIY mentality, but I would recommend checking your oil level before pouring in the whole bottle. It's always best not to over fill the oil. Good work.
Good tip. I was going to say this too. Easier to top up then try and remove surplus
lots of respect for doing the change yourself
Good job. Having the guts and being game enough to do it counts for a lot. For a first oil change that went really well. ive learnt never do it without the funnel.. as you also found out 😊
Behalte den Ölverbrauch des Motors im Auge, denn das 5W20 könnte je nach Einsatztemperatur und Laufleistung bzw. Verschleißzustand etwas zu dünn für den Motor sein.
Ansonsten: Nur wer nichts tut macht keine Fehler. Nice Job, Respekt! 😍👍
Novice, not idiot. At least you're willing to tackle the job yourself and get dirty. That puts you well above the average majority of people your age today. Bravo!
Great job!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
For the oil filter, there is a socket you can buy that attaches to 3/8 ratchet. That is what you need for the oil filter
Great job, nothing like learning something new and saving money all at the same time!
could be worse, my neighbor used wrong size 12pt socket on his Jeep on a stuck plug he put sealant on, then buggered it worse with a vise-grips. I went over with propane torch and hammered on a 6-point and used breaker bar, told him to go get a new plug
Thanks for the story, you're so good. 😮
Più che olio , mi sembra gasolio ciò che ha inserito
🫣🫣🫣🫣
“I can’t get the filter of, so I’ll change it next time” 😄😄😄
Its a good idea to place a sheet of tarp under the oil catch basin so that any drips of oil that miss the basin don't stain your driveway.
those cartridge filters can disintegrate when not changed, so the filter ends up in pieces in the oil system. go grab the right tool for the filter cup and a qt of oil and change that thing out asap. side note. you'll only need half of that extra qt to top off.
You did great! Don't call yourself an idiot, you're not! I'm a Master Mechanic & sometimes I feel that way when working on a model I've never worked on before. Just take it nice & slow! I can tell you did your research.
Don't forget to put the bolt back in the oil filter housing. You should also check your oil level after replacing the oil. Since you left the old oil filter in you may have overfilled the engine by a quart. Please check it. you don't want to ruin your engine.
It's a learning curve. Good work!
tilt the bottle the other way, flat toward the motor and it wont gurgle out. That was a great oil change! I would have to say the cartridge filter should have been changed too but some do that every other change. Im suprised that drain plug was so tight.
Buy a 20k filter and change it every other. 4k oci
Kudos for the resilient effort you displayed! You did better than most people I've seen tried changing there oil on there one Just keep in mind if your using basic conventional oil is that your gonna have to change it again sooner; no more than 3k miles. I recommend using the ST High mileage full synthetic or Pennzoil Platnium and you can extend oil changes to 5-8k. It's only a $2-3 difference when buying at walmart.
Good job Lady, I've seen some (Nissan Certified Technicians) with less knowledge than you, that's why I change my Oil.
Wish I could have helped you with that filter. Seems a little daunting at first, but not hard to do once you've done it a couple times. It does require a special wrench though. The new filter will come with two new O-rings for the housing that are super easy to change. (I have a 2010 Mazda 6 with the manual.)
@@camarokurt i have the filter just not a tool to get the cap off
I've seen many cars destroyed. Because they never changed the oil or drove longer between oil changes. I'm highly impressed.
4:44 Good job. It's better to underfill a little, especially if the filter isn't changed. There's always some oil that won't drain.
4:3 aspect ratio is acutally perfect for these type of videos.
@@BigNews2021 i think so too. 16:9 is better for dramatic storytelling, its too cropped vertically for a lot of more casual content where you want to show a bigger picture.
youre doing a great job Miss Mia
At least she is doing it.
You are not an idiot. Everyone learns from the beginning, no one starts at perfect. As someone did say, pour from the flat side not the side you used and it is so easy to control with almost no drips.
1:50 That’s an interesting looking oil filter housing! I like that it drains!
@@jaymoor8995 theres a lot of interesting design choices that were made with this car its very unlike any other car I have ever owned in a lot of ways
I like that part of it, but otherwise like the peace of mind that comes from not having plastic parts for critical systems like oil. I've read about people having that cap break and not ending well. On my 2006 2.3L Milan, I replaced that housing with a traditional spin on housing. I don't really remember any details, but it is a Mazda part and was easy to swap out.
Really enjoy your use of the "fuck" appreciate you.
I broke the oil filter housing on my Toyota a couple months ago and I’ve been changing oil since the mid 80s.
Was that a canning food transfer funnel? 😂
Practice makes perfect. Keep doing the little jobs. In time, you will be doing the bigger stuff.
You are better than most men these days. Kudos to you
Great to see a pretty woman working on her car. Good job
looks like she knows what she's doing to me
I did not see it in your video but if you did it that's great it's one thing you should always do is replace the drain plug washer all these pants all these cars generally have an aluminum drain plug washer that crushes to help seal the oil pan that way you tighten the oil pan down with moderate torque and you shouldn't need a breaker bar in the future.
I would be proud of my daughter if she wanted to tackle this job! I get the title is eye catching, but it should read "Brave girl does her own oil change" instead!
Wouldn't say you are an idiot. You might do dumb shit but you thought about putting holes in the top for ventilation. That's pretty smart. It might be a low bar but this is 2024.
You're doing fine.
Good for you.
Mia, buy a filter wrench and change that filter.
Even if you need to buy another single quart of oil.
When clogged, the oil will bypass the filter. You don't want that.
Thanks for giving 20 yr old cars a 2nd life.
Going over .1 isn’t going to hurt a thing
0:40 you know the last guy was a professional when clearly the German torq specs were used.
Props... well done. I heard oil changes cost about 80 bucks nowadays
A makeshift funnel is the neck of an old plastic juice bottle .
👍🤜👌 You need to brace the ratchet head with one hand and the handle with the other hand. The way that gives support, try moving the ratchet the same way when you can't give the ratchet head support. It really matters. You can strip bolts, break ratchets, etc, by the wrong loosening/ tightening methods. And always be cautious with aluminum, like some oil pans. Don't over tighten those. Could cause leaks around drain plug, etc. Good role of thumb. 👍🤜👌
0:35 shorter socket , longer ratchet!
Or a ring spanner and a hammer.
Good for you, you drained the oil by yourself. Next time get the oil filter changed. Ask at the auto store what size oil filter cap socket you need.
Wow a breaker bar on an oil drain plug, someone over tightened that bolt.
@@DavidDavisDH judging from the sticker on the window when I bought it, it seems a mazda dealership was the last place to change the oil, which like yeah I can understand why they would want to prevent an average person from avoiding their business loll
Hey Mia, I don't know why your title your video idiot girl, I think you're actually pretty smart especially if you work on pin resetting equipment. Only concern I have as a mechanic that I have seen, is not changing the oil filter left that much oil in the engine and then you poured the entire five quarts in, hoping you checked the dipstick so you're not overfilled, overfilling your crankcase is just as damaging is not having enough oil. Those Mazdas are pretty tough engines but you still have to make sure the level is exact. I'm proud of you I think you did a good job overall!
Good job...!! The real idiot was the idiot who over-tightened the oil drain plug the last oil change...!!!!
Ok. I am 65 but I don't think I have ever seen an oil filter where you use a allen wrench, or a hex wrench, to open it. Then again I know nothing about Mazdas. But that's the first one I have ever seen.
Get a filter socket for your car, and next time use synthetic, especially if you're going to go more than 4 or 5k miles between changes. The Walmart synthetic is good stuff, no need to spend more for a name brand.
You did a great job.
I have a piece of cardboard to lay on when going under the car. Easier to slide on, cleaner than the driveway.
Are those vehicles notorious for needing a breaker bar to break the oil plug free?
I've had my daughter changing the oil in the car we fixed up for her intermittently since she was 14 and have never had that issue... but maybe it's just the car?
Nope, somebody just over-tightened it. No oil drain plug ever needs to be that tight.
That drain plug looks like the corners are getting rounded off. I would get a new drain plug and change it the next time you change the oil. Like someone else in the comments, you should use a shorter socket so it doesn't angle off to the side and slip off.
You go "girl"
Not changing the filter is as bad as not changing the oil.
There should be a dipstick to show you how much oils in your car?
Did you do a oil check with the dipstick?
You really should've changed the oil filter. A short trip to your local auto parts store and less than 15 bucks would've gotten you the oil filter wrench and a proper funnel.
@@BigNews2021 yeah I realize this but like what was I supposed to do, drive to the auto parts store with no oil?
@@miapepsi I see your point 🤔
I suppose that if you live too far to hoof it or don't have a bike, it'll just have to wait for next time.
@@BigNews2021 i just plan on doing my next change early
Why are you using a deep socket?? Oil won't damage an alternator. Just clean it up with engine cleaner and garden hose and let it dry. Make a funnel out of a sheet of printer paper and adhesive tap. DAH!!
@@kenkappler7304 colorful :)
It looks like that girl from the Scooby-Doo cartoon. 😅
@@jec_ecart i get that a lot haha
Uninformed or unexperienced is not def of idiot , idiot is actually latin for not understanding politics . You did great and I did not see anything idiotic.
@@zaluq thats the thing I dont understand politics
Hold the jug sideways
An idiot would'nt even have tried remember it's not the space shuttle just an old Mazda!!
Damn NGL I wish my ass could do this, I just live in a complex that will kick me out if I do.