Diy Oil Change

[nrgizerbunny]

Just in case anyone is a little apprehensive of changing their oil. I have done my very own How to Guide.

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[DaveSR]

Quality guide mate .... might give it a go when it's time !

[Twincam.GTi]

WELL DONE

You have been superb with regards to the photo sequence.

(Also bit about NOT using engine flush in an old engine was a very good point)

[bhinderharminder]

how long can you leave the engne flush in the car for, say if i put it in just before i take my car in for a service and drive it 8miles to the dealer, will that be ok?

[nrgizerbunny]

thanks for the info guys, I think this one should be made a sticky!

bhinder. In my old civic I used to leave it in for about a 50 miles before draining. Provided you don't cane it, it doesn't do that much, apart from making the oil thin. I think the manufacturers just put on "no more than 15 minutes" to cover themselves. They have a safety factor of at least double in my opinion.

[SMW]

The original is now pinned to workshop submissions - good work

[bhinderharminder]

thanks for the info guys, I think this one should be made a sticky!

bhinder. In my old civic I used to leave it in for about a 50 miles before draining. Provided you don't cane it, it doesn't do that much, apart from making the oil thin. I think the manufacturers just put on "no more than 15 minutes" to cover themselves. They have a safety factor of at least double in my opinion.

ok cheers nrgizerbunny