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11-26-2008, 02:56 AM | #1 |
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Super Amazing Oil Change DIY
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11-26-2008, 03:01 AM | #2 |
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A+ for the DYI and the banana costume.
As for your photographer's focusing skills...
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11-26-2008, 01:30 PM | #3 | |
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now seeing as iv witnessed and assisted this oil change procedure.. now imma be cool and do my own too!
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11-26-2008, 01:56 PM | #4 |
Break'em off some.
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One change I would make -
Make sure you break the oil filter loose BEFORE you drain the oil. You don't have to pull it off, just make sure you can turn it. That way if you have a problem getting it loose you can go get a proper tool and not be stranded. |
11-26-2008, 03:08 AM | #5 |
Dude...5 qts. is WAY too much. The car should only take 3.5-3.8 with a filter change. Overfilling with oil can do SERIOUS DAMAGE to your engine!
Good DIY otherwise! |
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11-26-2008, 03:25 AM | #6 | |
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11-26-2008, 09:21 AM | #7 |
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the "serious damage" is really just oil foaming.. because there's more oil in the sump, it's "sloshed" more by the crankshaft which keeps it foamy.. which means air bubbles are trying to lubricate the REST of your engine.. not very effective lubrication and very poor cooling properties
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11-26-2008, 04:40 AM | #8 |
dry fill is no oil in the engine after a rebuild.......not an oil change with a filter. Also, a yaris is not a Honda. Do me a favor and take a look at the oil level on the dipstick and tell me how far above the high mark it is.
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11-26-2008, 07:06 AM | #9 |
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11-26-2008, 07:19 AM | #10 |
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11-26-2008, 04:53 AM | #11 |
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I think it's 12 quarts before you can see the oil from the cap so why stop at 5?
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11-26-2008, 09:12 PM | #12 | |
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On a serious note, wait for the oil to settle down (give it at least 10-15 minutes) after a drive and check your oil level carefully. Too much oil will cause your crankshaft to splash on the oil inside the crankcase and ..... create too much bubbles (like milk shake, eh) and consequently your engine lubrication will be compromised.
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11-26-2008, 07:58 AM | #13 |
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Great pictures and effort on this DIY.
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11-26-2008, 09:53 AM | #14 |
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I have always overfilled when prepping for a trackday since I did not run a baffled oil pan. This was on Hondas only but for the yaris I just do 4qts.
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11-26-2008, 11:08 AM | #15 |
I'm not mad at the guy...I just don't want him to make a simple mistake and possible spin a main or rod bearing on a pretty much new engine in a great looking sedan.
06silveryaris, this last weekend I ran my oil level about halfway between full and low (about 3.2 qts. with filter at the change) on the dipstick, and never saw any fluctuation in oil pressure. Running too much oil, especially on the track, can lead to a dangerous loss of the oil's cooling and lubricating abilitys due to foaming (Thanks for elaborating Tomago). |
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11-27-2008, 11:23 AM | #16 | |
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never thought of that, I will def try it next time out. thanks |
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11-26-2008, 12:21 PM | #17 |
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otherwise well done . You should start your own show on the food channel . Oil and good 'ol HELPER are similiar . Just FUELS for thought .
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11-26-2008, 06:44 PM | #18 |
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A few things I would change....
1) Engine and oil should be HOT to change the oil...don't let the car sit for an hour 2) Open the filler cap after you open the drain plug 3) Use wheel bearing grease to lube the filter gasket and spin on hand tight 4) I think that you let the car down before putting the drain plug back in. That's an important step. |
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