how do you change your oil?

[b7lee]

i am trying to change the oil but i crnt seem to find the drain off value on my mk2 saxo can anyone help ??

[TU-Tuning]

its on the sump underneath the engine mate, its a plug you need to remove it

[potatopete]

I've never changed the oil - I always get it done at my garage....

However, as with any car, should be under the engine, in the middle. Look for a big-ish nut, there won't be any others to mix it up with. Sorry I cant be more help, but like I said, I dont do my own changes!

[b7lee]

is it like a nut with an allan key fittin to relese it?

[potatopete]

is it like a nut with an allan key fittin to relese it?


No, just a bolt you need to undo with a spanner. About 13mm, maybe 15mm.

[TU-Tuning]

yeah but its not an allan key fitment mate, its a special sump plug key fitment. The keys are about a fiver from halfords and they fit onto a ratchet. Dont try and cut corners and use mole grips wtc as youll prob round it off, and its a bastard to do with a spanner if its been tightened up properly

[b7lee]

kk thanks alot m8

[RCD-Performance]

Agree with the above, buy the tool :)

[Saxo-Slag]

Right i always use engine flush when doing the oil.
-I pour the tin in and run the engine for good 15-20mins.
-Turn engine off.
-remove drain plug with container underneath to catch oil.
-take oil filter off.
-Leave till all oil is out.
-Refit drain plug and fit new oil filter.
-Fill with oil.
-Take for lil drive then check oil level when cold and top up if needed.

[RCD-Performance]

And...end of thread :)