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Satwelsh



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Oil change

Just wondered, what's the longest time it has taken to do an oil change. I read all the " how to do it threads " so I started it 10 o'clock Sunday morning and finished it 6 o'clock Sunday night. I could not move the oil filter to start with, so I removed the rigid plastic pipe to give better access. I finally removed oil filter then couldn't get the plastic pipe back on. I have more marks, scratches,cuts on my arms from trying to get in between the radiator and the engine. Maybe next time I will just pay to have it done.
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mikehzz



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My mechanic has consistently moaned about the oil filter being in a diabolically hard to get at place. Better him than me doing the moaning. I usually have to wait most of the day for him to do it. Smile
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Mikey



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Flexi 27mm ratchet spanner makes all the difference Wink Thumbs Up
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LR NUT



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Badger51



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Longest time without the right tool, 1.5 hour.

With the right tool, 30 mins.

No need to remove intercooler pipe either! (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
171037Km as of 09/05/22
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Mikey



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LR NUT wrote:
Mikey are you still providing mobile service mate ? Why have you removed MMP from your sig Confused Have you won the lottery Whistle


I wish! Laughing

Don't know why it's gone, TBH

Still doing the mobile work, but cutting back a little after getting a new workshop. It's difficult to get out on the road when this is a typical day Thumbs Up

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Steve D



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Re: Oil change

Satwelsh wrote:
Just wondered, what's the longest time it has taken to do an oil change. I read all the " how to do it threads " so I started it 10 o'clock Sunday morning and finished it 6 o'clock Sunday night. I could not move the oil filter to start with, so I removed the rigid plastic pipe to give better access. I finally removed oil filter then couldn't get the plastic pipe back on. I have more marks, scratches,cuts on my arms from trying to get in between the radiator and the engine. Maybe next time I will just pay to have it done.


I've been a mechanic for over 40 years and I found it one of the hardest filters to change. Then I bit the bullet and bought that 27mm flexible ratchet spanner everyone was talking about and (once the lower engine cover is removed) it's a 5 minute job. A real piece of pish!

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Badger51



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Quite👍 (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
171037Km as of 09/05/22
Superchips Bluefin Flash
Nanocom Evo II (also sold)
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