General Oil Change Guide?

[Rama78]

Hello everyone

Is there an oil change guide at all anywhere?

I have searched but to no avail.

I might have a go at it this weekend but I havent a clue what to do or what I need? The proper oil included?

It would be super if someone could provide pictures also.

Thanks again for any help as you have all been a great help in the past

By the way my car is a 1998 fiat punto sx60. His name is Bert! lol

 

[richie.guy]

Buy a sump key.
Make sure the oil is warm.
Undo the oil filler cap.
Undo sump plug and drain oil into container.
Re-fit sump plug.
Remove oil filter.
Smear new oil filter gasket with oil.
Fit oil filter.
Fill engine with oil until at desired level.

Job done.

 

[Rama78]

Cheers mate for the reply.

Do I need to buy a new oil sump and filter and if so how much would I be expected to pay?

 

[chaos]

Cheers mate for the reply.

Do I need to buy a new oil sump and filter and if so how much would I be expected to pay?

An oil filter literally costs a few quid. Same for a sump plug. However, you shouldn't need to replace the sump plug unless it is damaged. On FIRE engines (which a Punto 60 has) you can refit it and it should still be leak free.

You'll probably need an oil filter removal tool of some sort. I have a chain one which cost about a fiver and does the job perfectly well.

I think the sump plug requires a 12mm hex key.

 

[pooroldcodger]

Buy a sump key.
Make sure the oil is warm.
Undo the oil filler cap.
Undo sump plug and drain oil into container.
Re-fit sump plug.
Remove oil filter.
Smear new oil filter gasket with oil.
Fit oil filter.
Fill engine with oil until at desired level.

Job done.

Is it recommended these days to put some fresh oil in to the filter (as well as smearing the gasket) before fitting it, or is that not necessary?

 

[richie.guy]

You'll probably need an oil filter removal tool of some sort. I have a chain one which cost about a fiver and does the job perfectly well.
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I have tried a few types, they're all useless IMO

Bang a screwdriver through the old filter if it's on tight.

Is it recommended these days to put some fresh oil in to the filter (as well as smearing the gasket) before fitting it, or is that not necessary?

I've never done it tbh.

 

[warwick1]

Is it recommended these days to put some fresh oil in to the filter (as well as smearing the gasket) before fitting it, or is that not necessary?

Not heard that before and i've never done it when i've changed oil on numerous cars in the past.

Just a smear round the gasket to stop it catching when tightening up should do the trick.

 

[dave]

have you solved your other engine problem yet? if not an oil change isn't going to cure it

dont Bang a screwdriver through the old filter, you run the risk of getting broken bits of filter in the system

 

[richie.guy]

dont Bang a screwdriver through the old filter, you run the risk of getting broken bits of filter in the system

How's that? There is a magnet inside the filter, if there were any shards of metal (which is very unlikely since you're piercing the metal not drilling it) the magnet will collect them up fine.

 

[dave]

the insides of filter not magnetic though are they?

every book ive read says never use screwdriver

 

[Rama78]

have you solved your other engine problem yet? if not an oil change isn't going to cure it

dont Bang a screwdriver through the old filter, you run the risk of getting broken bits of filter in the system

Do you mean the loosing coolant problem Dave?

I got that sorted thanks. I bled the system with the nose in the air and bled the rad first and then the heater matrix bleed point where I think the air lock was. It seems to have worked and I dont seem to be losing coolant. Well for now anyway.

Do you reckon it could be something else?

 

[Ffoxy]

Really hard priming an oil filter if its mounted horizontally. Easier if it vertically mounted. I agree with dave here, dont use the screwdriver trick, especially is as I suspect some filters are aluminium... If a jobs worth doing etc etc

 

[pooroldcodger]

Really hard priming an oil filter if its mounted horizontally. Easier if it vertically mounted. I agree with dave here, dont use the screwdriver trick, especially is as I suspect some filters are aluminium... If a jobs worth doing etc etc

You have a point there!

 

[Bernardi]

Fill the engine with the oil slowly and its worth putting something on top of the alternator to cover it.

Do not empty old oil down a drain, take it to your dump

 

[pooroldcodger]

Fill the engine with the oil slowly and its worth putting something on top of the alternator to cover it.

Do not empty old oil down a drain, take it to your dump

One of the experts on this fine forum told me that some people who should know better have been known to push a screwdriver in to the oil filler and force the opening so that it fills quicker. I discovered this had been done on mine when I replaced the rocker cover seal and noticed that the plate inside the rocker cover was bent back. This apparently causes oil to get in to the throttle body and sensors causing all sorts of problems.
Something to look out for.

 

[richie.guy]

Really hard priming an oil filter if its mounted horizontally. Easier if it vertically mounted. I agree with dave here, dont use the screwdriver trick, especially is as I suspect some filters are aluminium... If a jobs worth doing etc etc

If the filter remover doesn't work and there isn't enough access to get a large set of grips onto it, screwdriver is the only easy way of doing it tbh. It's a last resort, not an immediate 'go-to'. It was suggested so the OP isn't beaten at the first hurdle.

 

[Rama78]

What happens if too much oil is put in the car?

How much oil needs to go into a 1998 fiat punto 60sx 1.2?

If too much oil is put in can it lead to problems?

 

[Car nut]

Re: What happens if too much oil is put in the car?

Not sure how much- check the dipstick when filling her up....

Yes it will lead to pressure problems can be very dangerous.

If in doubt ask someone who knows how to fill up the oil

 

[dave]

Re: What happens if too much oil is put in the car?

3.74 ltr inc filter
too much can blow seals. so put in 3 an a bit then check stick

 

[Rama78]

Re: What happens if too much oil is put in the car?

does this include the head gasket Dave?