The engine layout was obviously designed with ease of maintenance in mind, with only two wheels needing to be removed to change the oil. Hats off to Vauxhall !
@sidthescenic095 жыл бұрын
Twig 😂😂😂
@888johnmac5 жыл бұрын
yeah, cars like this are why machines that suck the oil out the filler were invented ( but I don't think you will get at the filter from above )
@retrorestore5 жыл бұрын
No you would not, its a terrible place to put it.
@charlesbarnett27242 жыл бұрын
Lol. Absolutely insane. couldn't believe my eyes. 😄
@robtaylor44625 жыл бұрын
funny this video should just appear lol. done the wifes 1.6 diesel c3 Picasso, but did all air pollen oil fuel filters plus change oil. as our filters are all accessible from the top of the engine bay, I used a newly purchased vacuum extraction pump and got it through the dipstick tube. took a few pumps and patience but saved messing around with the undertray. I also used it to pull the diesel through the filter, made priming it a doddle.
@charlesbarnett27242 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video lads. Thank you so much for taking the time 👍
@retrorestore2 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@procta23435 жыл бұрын
you are the 1st person that i know of, that hasn't stripped the sump plug on a Vauxhall, My mate pal has stripped the plug on all 3 of his Vauxhalls, one needed a new sump.
@bigcharliesmodelgarage2965 жыл бұрын
Wow quite involved to change oil. Thanks for sharing
@ashleyburton86055 жыл бұрын
8 sided socket sounds impressive on a 6 sided sump plug 😉
@VanlifeHQ5 жыл бұрын
You beat me to that 8 sided magical socket slip :0/ haha
@retrorestore5 жыл бұрын
Haha, I can't count lol
@leemclaughlin39275 жыл бұрын
knew what ya meant.. the location of that oil filters enough to make u lose count mate lol
@ashleyburton86055 жыл бұрын
@@retrorestore I felt your pain as soon as you said it! Shallow low profile oil filter socket on a flex head ratchet work a dream on the oil filter housing also
@davidvickers90295 жыл бұрын
what a pain that was, good job Martin nice to see Gary back.
@retrorestore5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave
@garethprice88185 жыл бұрын
My wife's astra j petrol was serviced by vauxhall main dealer for first three years, the sump plug uses a torx bit and was completely rounded out! Managed to hammer a larger torx bit into it for removal and then replaced with a gold plug magnetic sump plug which has a nice big hex head.
@retrorestore5 жыл бұрын
Yes, those torx ones are stupid in my opinion. We have just done Sharon's oil change and that has a T45 sump plug.
@bakerloobadboy4 жыл бұрын
Not so much sure that the Torx bit is correct for the engine sump. I did the gearbox oil on my Vectra C Cdti 120bhp and was told by the dealer that gearboxes now have a Torx bit. I found this out when trying to buy the drain plug washer, the dealer supplied it with a Torx drain plug which was magnetic as well
@Arounadabout5 жыл бұрын
Hey Martin, good video. I have a Vauxhall Vectra C with a 1.9 CDTI 120 BHP engine, the exact same as on this Zafira B. I found it easier to change the oil filter after undoing the front downpipe from the manifold . The Zafira looked a bit easier than on the Vectra
@baldanddangerous15725 жыл бұрын
bring back old style engine layouts ,no computer nonsense,lol lol.......am i showing my age martin,thank god i dont drive anymore ,it would drive you to distraction,and i would lose the rag .....get it lol lol great vid as usual.all the best dougie
@retrorestore5 жыл бұрын
I feel the same Doug, I wouldn't get a new car, they are far worse.
@carlsiddorn43855 жыл бұрын
Top work martin but never fill them to max level can fill the intercooler up with oil leave them a few mill under max 👍👍
@boondocker79645 жыл бұрын
Afternoon Martin, you folks get a lot done with few tools.
@retrorestore5 жыл бұрын
Cheers bud.
@vdubs60685 жыл бұрын
Great vid Martin 👍it's always a pain when someone's been there before and over tightened the sump plug but at least you got it out without rounding off, snaping or sump damage top job
@retrorestore5 жыл бұрын
Yes, Jamie, Maybe a garage with plenty of swing room to hang off it lol
@charlesbarnett27242 жыл бұрын
I wondered if that sump plug had ever bern out. Just pumped out at the garage.😕
@andynorris35375 жыл бұрын
Can't believe how tight that sump plug was 😳 my old saab 9-5 1.9 was the same was ridiculous
@bendude67485 жыл бұрын
Gotta say I love the style of your videos, it’s kinda like watching the discovery channel but on KZfaq lol
@retrorestore5 жыл бұрын
Haha nice one.
@davidyoung66085 жыл бұрын
Neat video. Never seen a diesel oil change on a car before. Also I like both ads on the video run it course to help you out. Which is around 7-8ish minute total.
@retrorestore5 жыл бұрын
Top man, Cheers Dave.
@themowerman5 жыл бұрын
Cool mate any chance you can pop down and do mine on my astra van lol
@retrorestore5 жыл бұрын
Haha, Slide Riley under there, he'll' sort it lol.
@GREYHOUND18745 жыл бұрын
an oil/filter change gets 5 dislikes...Angels and Ministers of grace defend us..Hamlet act 3 scene 4......thank you for another video...best wishes
@retrorestore5 жыл бұрын
Cheers bud.
@jaggass5 жыл бұрын
Nice to see Gary again.
@AbhiTek_4 жыл бұрын
The sump plug on our Zafira B was also done up very tightly. It would seem that Vauxhall dealers do them up with impact wrenches or something - had to use a very long pole to undo it. Silly dealers - did the same with our wheel nuts. (Tightened up to over 200Nm! 🙄 )
@123mcgarrigle3 жыл бұрын
Same with my wheel nuts mate, got my Astra H a month ago. Jacked her up the other day, I could stand on the breaker bar and bounce, no movement. When i finally got it to move, it cracked/crunched very loudly, some idiot put it to 230NM.....
@markellis42295 жыл бұрын
I Bought 20 litres of the same oil 4 years ago and I’m on my last oil change this year it was going at 32 quid at erocar parts at the time Thay was haveing a Clear out sale it’s good oil iv never had a problem with it
@retrorestore5 жыл бұрын
I'll look out for another deal like that.
@markellis42295 жыл бұрын
Same here 👍
@kirwanjohn1015 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the grunts Martin!
@lukemorel51725 жыл бұрын
You should try an extending ratchet it is really good for tight situations like that oil sump
@Nick416225 жыл бұрын
I don't know why some people overtighten the sump plug.
@puffyjet5 жыл бұрын
Hi martin thanks for the video it was really enjoyable and thanks for the tip about covering the flex coupling , something that could easily be overlooked and also the tip about the socket cheers mate great job
@retrorestore5 жыл бұрын
It should be a 6 sided socket though Kev, I can't count lol
@puffyjet5 жыл бұрын
cheers mate
@terryatkinson31825 жыл бұрын
The savage garage lad has a breaker bar with a ratchet on it. Must get me one of them.....
@jamesmawdsley73065 жыл бұрын
It's a big rachet
@nigelstevens36275 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual but looking forward to you're next cooking episode😅
@SCOTTISHPREPPERVARIETYCHANNEL5 жыл бұрын
They always design in not for us to service another way Getting money from you but we can usually overcome the problems Another good one hope that didn’t aggravate your shoulder regards chris
@retrorestore5 жыл бұрын
I did a little bit Chris.
@matthewjones64594 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid Martin, Did this car not have the inspection flap on your undertray? If I can remember it was 4 screws and then it should hinge down on tape. If you can get the car up 30cm it should be do able to swing the flap around. Awesome vids mate.
@gazhammond2208Ай бұрын
Super late reply but its 4.3litres for this engine buddy
@haydenuk025 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work thanks for the content
@connorharradine37925 жыл бұрын
cool mate lover your video
@terryatkinson31825 жыл бұрын
Must be oil change day today, I just did my kia pro ceed diesel 2012 1.6crdi. The filter nut is 27mm and the sump nut 17 for anyone doing theirs. Had to go to halfrauds to get a 27mm socket as I have every other size except 27.....☹☹ the Kia uses 5.3 litres of oil which is a pain when they come in 5ltr cans. The diesel filter is buried against the bulkhead aswell. Also car is too low for ramps......
@stephenr64275 жыл бұрын
Cheers Martin gary
@Aceofcakesuk5 жыл бұрын
I would not buy a zafira b purely based on the hassle involved in an oil change. It should not be that difficult.
@bakerloobadboy4 жыл бұрын
Vectra's are the same. Oil filter housing directly above the exhaust pipe but with less room to get your tools up there
@lanehogger15325 жыл бұрын
What a ball ache, half an hours work before the oil is drained out. Vauxhall petrols much easier. Great video tho 👍🏼
@tomo123456789115 жыл бұрын
Looks like you’ve got no coolant in that Martin !!
@retrorestore5 жыл бұрын
its getting changed this week.
@veesixify5 жыл бұрын
Hi Martin , have you had the latest recall completed on the heater blower ?
@retrorestore5 жыл бұрын
Yes, its been done.
@indianajon76235 жыл бұрын
That part where you put the hose on the oil filter housing, that is leaking oil quite bad on mine. Any ideas? Cheers
@bakerloobadboy4 жыл бұрын
The "O" rings on the filter housing have failed letting oil (under pressure) pass by
@indianajon76234 жыл бұрын
@@bakerloobadboy thanks
@Martindyna5 жыл бұрын
What a pain to do! Although the Izuzu based 1.7 CDTi on the Astra has the oil filter in a more sensible place ( top of engine at the back) it is pointing upwards so when you change the element dirt can fall in! Terrible piece of design. Also I don't know why they dropped spin on filters.
@paulelliott28615 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👊
@CarlCostelloPlays5 жыл бұрын
🙂
@leemclaughlin39275 жыл бұрын
what a shit design putting the oil filter housing there -friggen fiat eh lol- worth leaving the undertray off before it rots your subframe mart(holds water against the body) ..if sump plugs really tight try a 6 sided half inch imperial hex socket.