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Tag Archives: Oil change
How To Change Your Oil
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THE BEST OIL CHANGE VIDEO EVER
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Overtightened Oil Filter
Some parts of cars need to tightened really well, others don’t need that much. Some people seem to confuse the two.
Check the Right Dipstick
Recently we had a customer come in because they checked their oil and didn’t see anything on the dipstick, so they added oil. Checked again, still nothing, so they added more. And again.
Toyota Oil Filter Wrench
I worked on Toyotas for almost two years, but now I work on Hondas. Despite this, I still use my Toyota oil filter wrench almost daily.
Rounded Off Drain Plug
There are two things wrong with this picture, one may be more obvious than the other.
Overtightened Drain Plug
Sometimes it seems like the last person to do an oil change must have used their full weight on a breaker bar to tighten the drain plug.
My Car: Pre-Road Trip Work
I’m heading out on a road trip today, so over the last couple weeks I’ve gotten some work done on my car to get it ready.
Self-Destructing Camshaft
I had a 2001 Nissan Altima in for an oil change, and I noticed a noise coming from the engine. It was little bit like a rod knock, but higher pitched and higher up in the engine.
Pet Peeve: Messy Oil Changes
One of my frequent pet peeves is when the design of a car makes every oil change messy. Often times it’s the placement of the oil filter. Sometimes it’s just on the side of the engine, causing oil to run … Continue reading
