You're a gent mate, just wanted to let you know you're still helping people 5 years down the line! Thank you.

Great tip at 7.45 ! I was taught this as an apprentice very useful

I know how to do an oil change, I don't have a vectra.... But I still watch your videos!

Hi Martin. Even with those sideways filters, I've found that filling them just enough to absorb the oil and saturate the internal filter element will still give the filter a headstart but not run out of the filter when you install. Actually, even a 1/4 or 1/3 filled won't run out if you're quick.

My uncle used to work at a Vauxhall Dealership. He said if the Z18XE burns more than a litre of oil between 10-12k intervals it had a hard beginning to life, probably an ex rental.

Whilst you're there, clean the leaves, check the condition of the belts, check any rubber hoses for cracking, check coolant levels, PAS fluid, washer fluid, battery terminals, etc. Pretty much whilst waiting for the engine to drain.

Thanks for the video. Very helpful. I used the funnel from my dishwasher to help with the top up it fitted perfectly.

Hi. Your Rottweiler is so beautiful.

Good video as always Martin and pleased to see the Vectra is going strong

excellent job martin,always a pleasure to watch,all the best .................dougie

Almost forgot, thanx for a good informative video.

Lovely looking Reliant chassis in the background Martin! That'll be next week's job then.

great video martin, its good to watch and handy for the little tips you give, good to you got Sharon in on it too hehe. its a thumbs up from me and I look forward to the next video

You make it look so easy mate! Some Fab tips there. The Mrs has a mini and it's a real pig to work on.

Nice video as always Martin. All the best Steve

Great vid Martin 👍

Nice video and nice renault clio in the back

Love these videos Martin. Keeping it real man. Yeah

Good video as always . For next time you might want to go to the dealers for the oil I bought 10l for my vxr vectra and it only cost me £40

as the oil filter seal comes off the filter now days i would put oil on both sides as they can leak when you only do one side it happend to my self but good vid for some beginner to have a go

Any chance you can do a vid on gearbox oil mate

Martin, have you ever considered getting OP COM/VAUX COM. It is handy for diagnostics and clearing fault codes. You can even program stuff like keys. I got mine on eBay for £20. I wish I'd bought it when I had the Astra G (Mk 4). I can use it on both the Vectra and the Corsa.

nice vid and advice Martin wish mine was 4.2 litres of oil , mines an eye watering 5.9 litres .. cheers Steve

This'll give you a grin. Think you know I've had my Clio for 18 years now. Book says 10,000 miles but for a few years I did it at 6000, filter every 2. Time before last I filled with a half full 5ltr can. Before I've always just put 5ltrs in. Well I couldn't see the clean oil on the mark, put miles too much in so had to drain some lol. Year last September they only had synthetic so put that in. Only did about 5000 miles so left it this year. Better oil, so better to leave it.

Good Video my vans burning oil on start up but I’m not going to rip the top of the engine just to fit a few new valve stem seals if it burns oil heavily when driving then all do it then

Good instructional video Martin. But, how many people change their own oil? Or, if they change oil at all. Sometimes we get coupons in the mail for 20% off an oil change at a local garage. If you build up some work with a local, if a big repair comes up and you're a regular customer, they go easy on the bills. But I know you make these videos to show people it's not hard to do yourself.

Brilliant video Martin! excellent engines the 1.8's, bought a Vauxhall insignia 2 years ago couldn't bear to let my vectra go so I kept it and is getting used more than the insignia and with the amount of miles I do for work its nearly at 200K. oil changes every 5000 miles, best think you can do I believe!

That reminds me that I must also do a oil change on my car. Unfortunatly I am a lot over the service interval :-o

Nice tips Martin .. We have all done the can mess lol. Think i have a candidate for the worst mower ever it is not a total turd but has a 2 stroke motor with the ratchet start like the one Peter Anderson has not set points for years if , I can remember . Cheers Pete.

👍 good video Martin

Cheers Doug

Could you do a video on hunting problem on your Vauxhall zaferia please

Did you have to reset anything on the car's computer, does it keep track of when the oil was changed?

Love it

Good video and I appreciate you taking the time but just done a qashqai at ATS for £35 inc filter (with on line £5 voucher). There is nearly always a engine splash plate so it would take at least an hour. Is it worth it ?

Hair's looking a bit ruff darling LOL classic

This story is so funny my brother who is not as mechanical person changed his oil forget to put the drain plug back when filled up he face was so funny

If you said my hair looked rough I would have started the car in gear. Have you noticed brands like castrol only do 4 litres bottles of oil.

Hi Martin, where about do you get your oil and filters from?

Will this be the same as 2005 plate ?

What's you oil burn with this? Cheers!!

Has the Mondeo gone?

when astra vxr? :D regards

i just done my servic on my car martin

Martin, I've done a service on a 2004 Vectra 1.8 petrol which has pretty much the same engine. (Z18XE)kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btKnaall0N-4kXk.html You shouldn't just rely on the trolley jack. Axle stands or wheel ramps are safer. NEVER use tools to tighten the oil filter. ALWAYS do it by hand. Other than that you're spot on with your oil and filter change.