Technical Oil change

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Going to have a first go at oil change etc bit of a newbie to tinkering I've got an 06 punto active 1.2 8v, what's the best reasonably priced engine oil? Oil filter? I've also read differing views on engine flushing before changing the oil, flush or not to flush. Is getting the right oil filter down to the length of it as I've read there is three different sizes and if you fit the wrong one it can be catastrophic?
Thanks in advance guys ???


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Make sure you have a 12mm Allen key or sump plug key - it'll be your friend there

Removal - its advised you use a belt tool to help crack the filter off

Removing oil cap and lifting dip stick helps it Drain faster - and helps when refilling

Remember to crank the engine - make sure Oil light goes out quickly after starting 3secs is usually my average time

Take your time - ask on the forum if your unsure :)
Luckily the punto is nice and high - i can change my oil without jacking up :D

Ziggy
 
Make sure you have a 12mm Allen key or sump plug key - it'll be your friend there

Removal - its advised you use a belt tool to help crack the filter off

Removing oil cap and lifting dip stick helps it Drain faster - and helps when refilling

Remember to crank the engine - make sure Oil light goes out quickly after starting 3secs is usually my average time

Take your time - ask on the forum if your unsure :)
Luckily the punto is nice and high - i can change my oil without jacking up :D

Ziggy


Thanks Ziggy
What did you mean when you said crank the engine? Turn it over while it's draining?
Do you use oil flush some people say don't because it causes blockages?

Lastly is there a gasket or seal on the sump plug or does it just go back in.
Cheers ?


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Changing oil on the ground can be tricky. The sump plug will be almost impossible from the front so, if or when you end up reaching in from the side for the big pull , under no circumstances should the car be on a jack - otherwise you will pull the thing down on yourself.
Ziggy meant after refilling, crank and make sure the oil lamp is out before letting it run for any length of time. It can take a few seconds longer than usual because it's got to fill the empty oil filter.
No seal on the original Fiat hex key plug iirc but aftermarket sumps generally have hex head screws with traditional crush washers.
 
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Fyi as I just discovered my sump was not 12mm so now I'll have to wait till I get a new sump tool! It's for some reason 11mm which I assume was done by the garage at its previous service -.-
 
Fyi as I just discovered my sump was not 12mm so now I'll have to wait till I get a new sump tool! It's for some reason 11mm which I assume was done by the garage at its previous service -.-

Or its full if yuck and crap that a 11mm will pish out and then round the plug
Make 100% sure

Only things that could cause it to be a 11mm is an aftermarket plug or sump
Im almost 100% sure its a 12mm as gearbox fill bung is a 12mm too

Ziggy
 
Or its full if yuck and crap that a 11mm will pish out and then round the plug
Make 100% sure

Only things that could cause it to be a 11mm is an aftermarket plug or sump
Im almost 100% sure its a 12mm as gearbox fill bung is a 12mm too

Ziggy

Aye im pretty sure its 11mm and must be an aftermarket plug

The 12mm allan wrench i was going to use was 12mm at the short end and 11mm on the long end but the 11mm head is rounded off so cant use it effectively :(
 
Yes they do:) I don't on the basis that my motors are regularly serviced with the proper oil. If I were to do it, for example the sump was contaminated with whatever, I would avoid detergent type flushers as they could at least in theory dislodge a lot more than you bargained for and clog small oilways. I would use a cheapo version of normal engine oil instead.
 
Yes they do:) I don't on the basis that my motors are regularly serviced with the proper oil. If I were to do it, for example the sump was contaminated with whatever, I would avoid detergent type flushers as they could at least in theory dislodge a lot more than you bargained for and clog small oilways. I would use a cheapo version of normal engine oil instead.

why though
do you not just think its a placebo effect?:)
 
why though
do you not just think its a placebo effect?:)

Yes, if the oil coming out was reasonable. What do you do if tar gloups out or someone empties a bottle of screenwash in there ? Maybe if tar did come out it's past redemption anyway.
I can understand the argument that oil is the life blood and cleaner the better etc etc but I reckon the motors are engineered and change intervals specified to keep them happy without the extra expense and fuss of routine flushing.
 
car came in for a service this week
i sold it exactly 20 months ago and its not been serviced since it left me
customer complaining it was using oil
the filter had rotted out and covered the floor pan,hes very lucky as there was still 2.5 litres left in the sump and he had just been on a 400 mile holiday,no idea how many times he had topped it up as there was a near empty castrol 4 litre can in his boot

so if in doubt of the history of your car change these filters, they all cost less than £5 and its cheaper than a new engine
 

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cracked oil filter on the right? didnt they notice a big puddle on the ground?

if you read my post you will see what happened and the advice i gave as a consequence,ive sen lots of these oil filters rotten now and because they are next to the oil pump if corrosion has got them it is possible to lose all your oil as you drive down the road to the point by the time your oil light comes on its game over for the engine

you will therefore have read he had been on holiday he came back he saw me,it did not go on his drive

i cant work you out by the way you
 
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