jamesb16 Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 hi can you tell me how to do a oil change on a seat arosai got the oil and oil filteris there anything i need to look out for when doing it?kind regardsJames B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlorry Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Easy-peasy.Before starting on this task, suggest that you also get yourself a new sump plug nut and washer to replace the old one you'll be removing (available at GSF and any motor factors) plus (possibly) an oil filter removal tool - then you'll be ready to go....Firstly, run the car for a while to get the oil warm and runny Next, get under the car and find the sump plug nut. Get a pair of gloves on (to stop getting oil all over your hands). Put a reasonable size container under the sump (a cat litter tray does the job) and loosen the nut with a spanner. Let the nut + washer fall into the container - and the old oil will quickly follow!Give it a while to empty - so maybe go make yourself a cup of tea Once the oil has finished flowing out of the sump, screw in your new sump plug (with washer).Then it's time to tackle the oil filter. If you are lucky, the last filter will have been put on by hand and can possibly be twisted off by hand - so give it a check first (remembering to turn it the right way).If the filter won't budge by hand, get your new oil filter removal tool to loosen the filter. If you didn't get an oil filter removal tool, a (messy) alternative is to hammer an old screwdriver through the filter and use this to lever the filter off. Just remember that the old filter will still be full of oil, so keep those gloves on and make sure you catch the inevitable spillage Once the filter has been removed, dab a bit of oil on around the filter's rubber seal and then simply hand screw the new filter on until it is tight.Then, finally, its time to pour that lovely new oil in through the oil filler cap. Pour the oil in a bit at a time, regularly checking the dipstick (having given the oil a moment to work its way down to the sump each time). Once the oil comes up to about halfway between empty and full on the dipstick, put the oil filler cap back on and run the engine for a wee while again.Once it has warmed a bit, switch the engine off and check the dipstick again. Then fill up with more oil until it reaches the full marker on the dipstick.Now you are ready to roll for another while remembering to make a plan to also replace the air filter, spark plugs, fuel filter, brake fluid, coolant and doing all the checks around the car as and when they are needed as well.... Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesb16 Posted August 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 excellent thanks that brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Easy-peasy.Before starting on this task, suggest that you also get yourself a new sump plug nut and washer to replace the old one you'll be removing (available at GSF and any motor factors) plus (possibly) an oil filter removal tool - then you'll be ready to go....Firstly, run the car for a while to get the oil warm and runny Next, get under the car and find the sump plug nut. Get a pair of gloves on (to stop getting oil all over your hands). Put a reasonable size container under the sump (a cat litter tray does the job) and loosen the nut with a spanner. Let the nut + washer fall into the container - and the old oil will quickly follow!Give it a while to empty - so maybe go make yourself a cup of tea Once the oil has finished flowing out of the sump, screw in your new sump plug (with washer).Then it's time to tackle the oil filter. If you are lucky, the last filter will have been put on by hand and can possibly be twisted off by hand - so give it a check first (remembering to turn it the right way).If the filter won't budge by hand, get your new oil filter removal tool to loosen the filter. If you didn't get an oil filter removal tool, a (messy) alternative is to hammer an old screwdriver through the filter and use this to lever the filter off. Just remember that the old filter will still be full of oil, so keep those gloves on and make sure you catch the inevitable spillage Once the filter has been removed, dab a bit of oil on around the filter's rubber seal and then simply hand screw the new filter on until it is tight.Then, finally, its time to pour that lovely new oil in through the oil filler cap. Pour the oil in a bit at a time, regularly checking the dipstick (having given the oil a moment to work its way down to the sump each time). Once the oil comes up to about halfway between empty and full on the dipstick, put the oil filler cap back on and run the engine for a wee while again.Once it has warmed a bit, switch the engine off and check the dipstick again. Then fill up with more oil until it reaches the full marker on the dipstick.Now you are ready to roll for another while remembering to make a plan to also replace the air filter, spark plugs, fuel filter, brake fluid, coolant and doing all the checks around the car as and when they are needed as well.... Good luck.Blimey you're helpful!Most replies would have been more like take the nut off and put the filter on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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