Common Oil Change Mistakes!

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Common oil change mistakes! Changing the oil on your car or truck is one of the most common entry points into DIY car maintenance and repair! Its easy to do, but don't be fooled! There are plenty of things that can go wrong if you aren't paying attention! In this video, Len shows you the right and wrong way to drain and refill the oil in your car or truck!
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@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@thewhitedemon0761 3 жыл бұрын

WINTER not WEIGHT

@yazming1720 3 жыл бұрын

Car on ramps HILARIOUS 😁🤪👍👍

@thomashughes6951 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mr. Safety make sure the the safety is used on those jack stands as well seen that yours wasn't pushed in

@tomfoolery5665 3 жыл бұрын

The most common mistake is not changing your own oil

@simonsms410 3 жыл бұрын

And for DIY americans, change the oil all the time..... ;) Cars with 15-20 K miles intervals and people still changing the oil every 3K miles because that was needed 40 years ago :)

@JM-kn9dh 3 жыл бұрын

@@simonsms410 do you also believe in “lifetime” transmission fluid?

@Dennis-sq2nm 3 жыл бұрын

@@simonsms410 oil is cheaper than a motor. Why risk it? Risk vs reward

@Dansk55 2 жыл бұрын

@@simonsms410 Its been proven time and time again, changing beyond 5k miles will ruin your engine.

@masonbarto4003 2 жыл бұрын

It sucks the warranty on my dads new car doesn’t allow me to change the oil

@BrennanBarrier 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad for ChrisFix and 1A Auto!!! They should both be mandatory channels for car enthusiasts!!!

@jcortes3930 3 жыл бұрын

Mandatory for car owners, people should see how much money they can save by at least doing the basics themselves

@savih3398 3 жыл бұрын

Fax

@savih3398 3 жыл бұрын

And Scotty Kilmer

@lonedruid710 3 жыл бұрын

And scotty

@josemalinao1308 3 жыл бұрын

@@lonedruid710 Guy is a hackjob mechanic. Every channel mentioned above other than Scotty is where its at.

@HGRProduction 3 жыл бұрын

This is genius. It's incredibly helpful to actually see a demonstration of all the ways to do it wrong. Great job and hope you do many more like this!

@Crispy77760 3 жыл бұрын

for real if people dont read there ca manual then they shouldnt do anything or have a car. hell most of that stuff he did you wont have a car so i guess i get my wish. mechanics use impact wrench to tighten the drain pan bolt i got mad when i saw him about to do that. i never did that again i do my own maintenance have been for 14 years. that and upselling me they always pick the new part i just installed earlier that week it was mind blowing

@mikecastleberry9671 2 жыл бұрын

Sooooo supid

@boots7859 3 жыл бұрын

Len is taking 1A up a notch with his production values. OK, its a little corny, however he's keeping it just funny and engaging enough to retain this viewer. Big plus for not only talking about a problem, but showing it. A number of these types of vid's talk about this or that problem, when taking 10-15 secs to show it, or lets us hear it would go a long way to helping us in diagnosing similar. Appreciate you making these more than just sales type vid's Len.

@joemcmillan2089 3 жыл бұрын

WOW, My Dad started me taking care of the oil changes back in 1963. So much that he didn't warn me about. Seems that all of that should have been (and was) common sense. Never damaged an engine, never injured myself... Still doing my own oil changes and other repairs.

@boomerguy9935 3 жыл бұрын

My first oil change was a learning experience with no help from my dad. I knew nothing about cars and in 1968 I bought a used 1962 MG Midget with the oil filter element inside a metal cartridge that had to fit inside a sealed lip (see where I'm going?) and a bolt that went through everything. I had an oil sprinkler system on start-up. The reason there was a brotherhood among Little British Car owners back then is that you had to work on it every day if you wanted to drive it. Murphy, of Murphy's Law, created the British car and his best friend was Lucas, Prince of Darkness. Still, if it weren't for that car, I would not have started working on my own cars and I still do all of my oil changes. My Man-Cave is my inner sanctum and I've earned it with trials, tribulations and scars. I wouldn't have it any other way.

@alexlevingston 2 жыл бұрын

I did my first oil change on Saturday, July 11, 2020. I've been doing my own oil changes since that date.

@hanswurst4463 2 жыл бұрын

I did my first oil change on Saturday, October,30 2021 And I will keep doing it myself

@alexlevingston 2 жыл бұрын

@@hanswurst4463 I'm very proud of you sir. Keep it up.

@flyboy2610 3 жыл бұрын

"Just good ole boys, never meanin' no harm...."

@PinBall3 3 жыл бұрын

YEEEEEE HAAAAAA

@firebladex8586 3 жыл бұрын

"fightin' the system like a two modern day robin hood"

@stevedarnell8444 3 жыл бұрын

Beats all you ever saw been in trouble with the law since the day they were born.

@daytonafuntim 3 жыл бұрын

Straighten' the curves, flattening the hills!

@willd3808 3 жыл бұрын

lol "you need some jack stands as well, now these are just as important" then shows a set of recalled hf stands :DDDDD love this video

@macfady2181 2 жыл бұрын

Any particular reason you replaced the filter prior to changing the oil? I have always removed the drain bolt then changed the filter, I always found it helped with the draining not having the filter on is the reason I ask.

@vigilantemotors Жыл бұрын

There is no right or wrong here. Most will do it like you but others do the filter first.

@ralphyo6285 Жыл бұрын

Thats how I do it also, drain oil 1st then change filter helps drain all oil out properly.

@willyautomotive1465 Жыл бұрын

You just exposed all the things that can happen to your car when you take it to jiffy lube. 🤣

@callonsgarage6480 3 жыл бұрын

"Vericals" gotta love 1A AUTO

@BrandonGraham 3 жыл бұрын

Your budget has really gone up recently. These videos must be a ton of work!

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@boomerguy9935 3 жыл бұрын

Over the last 55+ years, a few of the mistakes I've made are not tightening the drain plug enough, stripping the threads in the sump pan when I overtightend the drain plug (I use aluminum crush washers and torque wrench now), not checking to see if the oil filter gasket came off with the old oil filter (2 gaskets don't seal very well) and leaving the fill cap off the engine (I leave it on the hood support clip or something similar that won't let me close the hood until I remove it and put it back where it belongs). However, I continue to find new ways of making mistakes. If you're working on your car, you are usually bleeding and making mistakes. And why is it that the tool you need the most while you're under the car, is always on the work bench even if you remember bringing it with you?

@AlanElias350 3 жыл бұрын

These guys are awesome. Love the content. “Meatball”. Lol.

@iamthemaninde 3 жыл бұрын

Love your energy!!! Another good video and the right amount of humor 😂👍🏻

@bosukkim8523 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there, coming from Korea and getting my car mechanic license soon. Your videos helped me a lot and I want to thank you for all the things you have taught me.

@GrBritton 3 жыл бұрын

Someone's been watching Whistlin' Diesel! 🤣😂🤣😂

@epicraptorman 3 жыл бұрын

I like this video not because it helped me, because I already know how to change my oil, but because it provided examples of what not to do and the results of that

@almightiej 3 жыл бұрын

"I know a guy who can do it cheaper."

@xenthia 2 жыл бұрын

""trust me man, he can get you quality parts and good oil for cheap"" **gets plastic imbued filter with weak seals, and reuses old synthetic oil**

@AlanElias350 3 жыл бұрын

14 dealerships disliked this. Because now we dont have to take our car in to them. Thanks guys.

@cameronmartin4976 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there. Old school lube tech here. I've had gallons of oil on my body. Still just fine. No skin cancer to report. Just don't drink the stuff you'll be alright

@michaelcross3744 2 жыл бұрын

I started watching this because soon I'll be getting into a shop as a PM Tech and this will be my first garage job. I know the basics but I wanted to know how much of what I do can be considered common mistakes... It's scary what's in this video as a common mistakes but it makes me happy knowing I do exactly what I'm supposed to do

@frankieaguilar4717 3 жыл бұрын

Man this channel has helped me so much with my car and I'm glad it just keeps better and better. Keep up the good work boys!

@danny117hd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the fun video. I started doing my oil changes cold. So much easier.

@FSpirk 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this video shows you everything! Great clips showing what not to do! I appreciate the time that went into making this 👌

@jasonroberts5746 3 жыл бұрын

Between 1A Auto and Scotty Kilmer, I've learned when I can fix it myself and when to take it to the shop. And I have never had a problem with the parts I bought from 1A Auto.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@Sippin_Coffee 3 жыл бұрын

I started working at a instant oil change spot not too long ago, and well its nice to know that im doing everything im dokng so far is right lol thanks for lifting some doubts off my chest 😅🙂👌🏽

@letsgobrandon5814 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting safety tips out there B4 you start working on your vehicle !!

@nenorv11 3 жыл бұрын

Funny and instructive advice. Good job boss. Safety is first.

@videospost7715 3 жыл бұрын

Man this dude bring life to this Channel and a great teacher I need a car mechanic like him 🔥🔥🔥

@SSArt98 Жыл бұрын

I did 10 oil changes last Thursday at my new job and, 6 on Friday. It's been 23 years since I've worked on vehicles and let me tell you, some of the placements of the oil filters are insane! (Burning my arms on trans cooler lines, exhaust, etc! In some vehicles it's extremely hard to get an oil wrench on!) _Not to mention when taking the oil plug out many cars have a sway bar in the way and, the oil will spray when it comes out._ ~ Oh, I nearly had an accident with a nearly brand new Jeep Waggoner (100K car) I didn't get the front two safety locks disengaged properly on the lift when I was lowering it, which freaked me out and, the service manager too. ~~ Anyway, I'm learning but sure do miss changing oils/filters on older cars, much easier!

@gibby7834 3 жыл бұрын

Instant mashed potatoes and flour can also be used to put out a fire😂

@TanisSpangle 3 жыл бұрын

I change oil so often, one of these days I'll start it up without oil. Hopefully not though

@chaoslord8918 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, useful information that everyone should know, but I just can't get over "vericle".

@faizzdb 3 жыл бұрын

Homie putting that Avalon through it 😭😭

@sjllee2588 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best explanation of oil change for dummies. Video version. 👍👍👍

@williamoneal2763 2 жыл бұрын

Always changed my own engine oil and filter. I am 82 this month, 26 December 1939. My 1994 Buick I bought new still looks like new. Good maintenance pays off.

@renzo4296 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely hilarious, people do these things he said not to😂thank you very much for this good learning lesson.

@jacebird8624 3 жыл бұрын

Making me feel bad about the time I lost the gasket for the oil plug and just replaced it with a hose gasket and cranked it down.

@TaylorZ2 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is outstanding! He talks fast but has great stage presence and is wicked smart.

@troybarnette8002 10 күн бұрын

This was an informative, interesting, and fun learning video, which thought was going to be too silly. I was pleasantly wrong. Thanks.

@shermansteele6656 3 жыл бұрын

LoL Very funny, Love it!!!. You guys should do one on proper ac refrigerant to cars, lol

@jacobearhart4170 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta say even for something that I am well aware of everything you said you kept it interesting but there's 1 thing you missed. Even with the right viscosity you should also look up you vehicle oil specs requirements. Such as: gm uses dexos, Chrysler uses MS-6395 (for most of their modern cars), ect. Your higher end oils will typically meet or exceed almost all vehicles but if you cheap out just make sure it meets or exceeds your vehicles oil requirements.

@AliGan629 3 жыл бұрын

I love the PITTSBURG jack😂😅🤣✌🏼From 1A-Auto 😂😅🤣

@hattrick-df4bo 3 жыл бұрын

Those poor tire ramps, lmao.... Hilarious video, keep a close eye on that assistant! Great tips! Thanks!!

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@xMidgetFuryx1 3 жыл бұрын

i had a oil filter one time that wouldn't come off. two different oil filter wrenches. the second one crushed it. i ended up putting a screw driver through the filter to finally get it to turn.

@MrRedtaco11 3 жыл бұрын

I love the videos and helps me learning. On my 08, Mazda 3, Manual. I noticed lately when I go into reverse under the shift, near the transmission. I thought that maybe it was when I just reversed. I have the same issue going into first. Just initial starting an stopping it was it happens. Doesn’t happen when the car he accreting or decelerating. Any suggested would be great?

@guysview 3 жыл бұрын

Okay okay no more coffee for this guy.

@jakemason9436 3 жыл бұрын

Entertaining and informative. Thanksks Len!!!

@jameskeeler6321 3 жыл бұрын

I have had to use a screw driver to remove a filter before, because the dummy who did the last oil change before me tightened it on with out lubeing the o-ring first.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@mvining7 3 жыл бұрын

The comical value alone made it worth it 🤣

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@ArgosySpecOps 3 жыл бұрын

Coming in a little bit too hot on those wheel ramps friend.😅🤣😂

@bull61175 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot the front end lube

@512TXSDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Fun video and great information. Thank you!

@naturalrebel6301 3 жыл бұрын

I love this guys energy great video

@shamanbaray6327 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Intro!!!😎 You guys are really stepping it up! Cool👍 The Hillbilly music and the ramp jumping were the best!!😂

@MrKiyo15 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great videos!

@LordTyton 3 жыл бұрын

I have that same car and I feel you when you had to put the vice grips on the hood struts

@patrickstar1439 3 жыл бұрын

You got like three feet of air that time. Did you take the Toyota off anymore sweet jumps?

@amneziaxeaster-gaming382 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for these video, it's more helpful to show us what not to do and after show us what to do

@LongTimeTTFan 3 жыл бұрын

Like your presentation style. Informative, straight to the point, and humorous. Thank you.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@tonymonastiere8510 3 жыл бұрын

Lenny, after watching this vid... OSHA should be rollin up on you Instamatically!!!

@poppinsmoke8769 3 жыл бұрын

Love you’re guys content !!

@negautrunks 3 жыл бұрын

Ok you guys, i don't see the comment so I'm putting out this little PSA: harbor freight recalled most of their jack stands so check the model number against the recall and do yourself and your family a favor.

@mostwanted33986 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative content thank you 1A auto

@ftochris965 3 жыл бұрын

Greatest video I’ve seen on this topic lol I wish I would’ve watch it sooner lol thanks for the awesome tips

@markterrill1675 2 ай бұрын

Dude, great video! You are cookin' with this style of vid. Totally enjoyed.

@idahospyder1620 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. Make sure to write down your mileage so you know when to do all this again.

@PinBall3 3 жыл бұрын

Good Video Info Some Tips I Use Prior to draining the oil is pulling up Dipstick halfway to remind me there will be No oil in the motor unless diptsick is seated. Also removing the Fuel Pump Relay and running it till the engine stalls and wont run. Crank It Just a Few times more to make sure it`s not gonna fire up. Drain oil , remove filter ,replace the filter , oil and drain plug then crank motor till oil pressure is registering, then re-install FP Relay , Fire it up check for leaks Another Tip for removal of vertical mounted filters to reduce the mess is just loosen it enough to where it`s no going to drip then use a 1 liter or 2 liter plastic bottle Depending on filter size Cut the bottom of it then slip over the filter and squeeze bottle to filter and remove it as oil drips from the spout into a drain pan reducing oil cleanup. 1 liter bottle Works Great for my Chevy Trailblazer

@williamclick9771 3 жыл бұрын

Have a question for you. My cousin gave me his father's 2000 Toyota Camry LE 4 cylinder on May 23rd 2018. I don't think the oil pan gasket has ever been changed. I did buy a new oil pan gasket for the Camry. I will probably have to get a new oil pan drain plug and gasket as well. My question is this can the oil pressure drop with a leaking oil pan gasket? I watch your videos all the time. Also I use Pennzoil Oil Platinum High Mileage Full Synthetic 5W - 30 oil for the Camry also K&N oil filter. I change the oil every 3000 miles there is over 175,930 miles on the Camry. I'm the 4th owner of the Camry.

@rsc9520 3 жыл бұрын

I am learning a lot from your videos. Thanks for uploading!

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+RSC Thanks for watching!

@mengsong7554 3 жыл бұрын

This video made my day. Thanks.

@ascendantrobin3230 3 жыл бұрын

the WJ in the thumbnail 😝😎🇺🇸 This channel is great and I always learn something!

@Mayanex981 3 жыл бұрын

Jiffy lube should use this as a training video.

@mychannelsucks1244 3 жыл бұрын

Still never got a bad part or the wrong part from A1 Auto.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@jessesan2003 3 жыл бұрын

Hillbilly oil change deserves hillbilly music! 🤣

@wandameadows5736 3 жыл бұрын

Cant tell you how many times ive had to use the hammer & screwdriver to get a filter lose. Those filter wretches dont always work because most cars dont have room enough for it to grip. Plus those filter housing are weak so the socket style filter wrenches dont always work either. Have a VW now so dont have that problem. I am curious why you removed the filter before the oil plug. I guess it really doesn't matter either way but I prefer draining as much as possible before taking that filter off. Done it like that for 35 years.

@madscientist7548 3 жыл бұрын

Thank god he's back

@brycebabe8151 3 жыл бұрын

Intro made me laugh. You guys are getting better at these

@okhotrodder Жыл бұрын

Lol, another youtuber said not to prime a filter and he doesn't lube the seal because it already has old lube on it. He's a genius but his channel keeps growing. Most of these things are common sense to me. Pretty often I find oil drain plugs someone cranked it down so tight they strip coming out. I think people do it on purpose so that you have issues that you have to pay to get fixed on your next visit. People use the wrong weight all the time. Especially quick lube shops, wally world, penoil, etc. I don't really know of any shop that uses the right weight. They use whatever they have.

@RutherfordNJDrywallRepair 2 жыл бұрын

love your vids, thanks..

@rickconstant6106 3 жыл бұрын

It's not just the viscosity of the new oil you need to check, it's also the API or (in Europe and UK) ACEA specification, especially if it's a diesel with DPF and/or SCR. Wrong oil can cause expensive damage to these systems.

@davidrobins4025 3 жыл бұрын

Good video - thanks.

@mohammedrahman3447 3 жыл бұрын

That was pretty funny and great info. I do have a question about the oil viscosity....I have not read it on any owners manual to use a heavier oil as the engine puts miles on. Is this just a suggestion?

@boots7859 3 жыл бұрын

Don't know if any manf. would ever say that as it could come back to haunt them. However if you are have high miles and are burning more oil, you could start adding a percentage of next higher weight oil to help with what are probably looser tolerances.

@peterjohnson9438 3 жыл бұрын

It's a hack, of sorts. Basically, when the engine gets worn, oil can start leaking past the cylinders and past seals and gaskets, the engine can get noisy and start having non-trivial oil seepage. On an old or simple engine, you can try using a ticker oil than specified and hope that the seepage lessens. However, modern engines have a lot of small oil actuated parts (hydraulic lifters, for example) that might not work right with the thicker oil. You might blow the slightly seepy gasket. You might blow your oil pump. I wouldn't do it on a car I care about, but you do you. And if you do, please document the results. :)

@mikelemoine4267 3 жыл бұрын

You can on older cars if they are starting to use oil. If you have a 2000's car with VVT, you generally don't want to use thicker oil as it can cause the VVT system to malfunction. Some do go from 0w to 5w (first number) if you have startup rattle, but only when the engine is old and if you are in a warmer climate, or at least warm season. The mfg. intended the 0w to flow faster in a new, tight engine based on the particular design of the oiling system, so if you go too thick, it may cause your engine to run "dry" for longer upon cold starts. Once it's old, and worn tolerances aren't so tight so the 5w will likely flow fast enough. Of course, you never know the exact wear inside or how much build up you have, so it is a bit of a gamble. Some cars are more tolerant or should I say responsive to this, you could try it and just listen to how it sounds. Small changes are usually not going to hurt, but I'd avoid anything more than one step up (5w20 to 10w30, for example), and I'd only do so if you have specific issues like consumption or noise that you want to address. If it's perfect now, stick to the mfg. spec.

@CRAPO2011 3 жыл бұрын

Many older hondas and toyotas have variable valve timing from what ive heard its no recommended switching to thicker oil on those. Somethink like the ancient 4.0L jeep I-6 featured can probably switch with no effects

@losmoore3358 Жыл бұрын

U did very well. U pretty much naied all angles and gave good explanations and entertainment going. Thank u. 2 thumbs up from me.

@lovinamcneil9366 3 жыл бұрын

ThankQ....you were funny....be blessed....

@darkwhitedirewolf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again 1A

@2slowcurt 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I have a oil leak and I always change my oil and do just fine but this time however it’s coming from the oil filter housing on my 2010 Camaro LT with 5000 miles on it! I changed the gasket any reason why it would be leaking from there?

@slabbinonspokezz2375 3 жыл бұрын

Just got hired at NTB two weeks ago. Was doing an oil change on an Infiniti like I always do and I went to to remove the drain plug which was so rusted it wouldn't budge. Instead I ended up cracking the oil pan which was plastic by the way with the plug still attached to the pan.

@chris01479 3 жыл бұрын

This video is hilarious. I find this video so funny. I hope to see many more like this 😂

@Johnnyboycurtis 3 жыл бұрын

Really good tips!

@darrennicholas860 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@carlos-kx4sn 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are amazing and very interesting.

@CaseLight1976xbox 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Lenny!

@DashCamSerbia 3 жыл бұрын

Lenn is the best.

@markochman75 3 жыл бұрын

My 2000 Chrysler Concorde LXI 3.2, doesn’t have a gasket, or washer on the drain plug? Should every plug have one? I purchased a new one, it did come with a built in one. The current one on my car now, doesn’t have a gasket, and it doesn’t leak. Never had a problem? Next time I change my oil, I’m definitely using the new one, but just was wondering, should they all have a washer on them?

@warptek 3 жыл бұрын

This video is hilariously funny. Good tips for the clunk heads out there.

@macc7620 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video my friend, the other guy is from J-L! 😁🤫

@plausiblequotes7643 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine if every time he did repair jobs he actually had some sort of disorder where he bounces back and forth between doing good and bad. That it’s the only way he can do it right. 🤔