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Hi,Im sure a lot of people on this site change the oil themselves,I always have done,anything to look out for?What size is the drain plug? Any other tips more than welcome! Nigel
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Posted 15 May 2007 - 06:56 PM
you can buy a new filter and sump plug from Ford (my preference)
the oil is 5w30 semi synthetic.
don't flush the engine or put other yucky addatives in (often discussed always pooped on)
the oil is 5w30 semi synthetic.
don't flush the engine or put other yucky addatives in (often discussed always pooped on)
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Posted 15 May 2007 - 10:36 PM
drain plug is a standard 13mm if memory serves. its the standard focus one available almost everywhere, get a new one as they round off to easily
need a big drain tray etc as hold 4 & a bit litres of oil!
need a big drain tray etc as hold 4 & a bit litres of oil!
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Posted 16 May 2007 - 07:57 AM
it always looks easy when Alan does it but i dont have ramps or anything so wouldnt like to try!
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Posted 16 May 2007 - 08:01 AM
yeah its much easier to be standing under the car than to be lieing on the floor.
Id also like to add try doing it when the engines cold if your going to be lieing on the floor as if your in the wrong place you dont want hot oil in ur face lol just a thought
Id also like to add try doing it when the engines cold if your going to be lieing on the floor as if your in the wrong place you dont want hot oil in ur face lol just a thought
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Posted 16 May 2007 - 12:32 PM
what's the best interval to change the oil? Once a year? Every 10k or so?
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Posted 16 May 2007 - 12:35 PM
Depends really 10k is advisable, although some FRP owners chnage the oil and filters every 4-5k
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Posted 16 May 2007 - 01:27 PM
QUOTE (happy-kat @ May 15 2007, 07:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
don't flush the engine or put other yucky addatives in (often discussed always pooped on)
had a full service @ Ford main dealer in March & had an engine flush with the oil change.
Also,
best changing oil after the engine has been warm up ( but not hot) this enables the oil to flow out easier.
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Posted 16 May 2007 - 05:51 PM
QUOTE (cj_fab @ May 16 2007, 09:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yeah its much easier to be standing under the car than to be lieing on the floor.
Id also like to add try doing it when the engines cold if your going to be lieing on the floor as if your in the wrong place you dont want hot oil in ur face lol just a thought
Id also like to add try doing it when the engines cold if your going to be lieing on the floor as if your in the wrong place you dont want hot oil in ur face lol just a thought
yep oil should be changed warm
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Posted 16 May 2007 - 10:31 PM
I reckon oil changes should be carried out every 6000miles. The puma 1.7 has special cylinder liners and vct, both of which require a good supply of fresh oil. After seeing the state of the oil that comes out after 6000miles I wouldn't leave it any longer.
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Posted 17 May 2007 - 08:40 AM
it's perfectly normal for the oil to look 'dark'.... that means it's doing it's job properly and removing the muck from your engine...
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