Monday, November 22, 2010

How to change engine oil in my 1999, vauxall astra 1.6v petrol?

There is an article on changing oil here;How to change engine oil in my 1999, vauxall astra 1.6v petrol?same as any other car.



get the correct oil, filter



best if the car is warm, not hot!



1 remove the filler cap on on top of the engine.



2 remove the oil filter maybe tight use a belt to wrap around it



3 get a old container, such as a old washing up bowl



4 remove the sump plug and leave it for a while cup of tea time



5 get the oil filter and pour some oil into it and make sure you rub some oil on the ring fit it little more than hand tight



6replace the sump plug and pour in the oil from the filler top of the engine check the correct amount needed.



7 replace cap and start engine the red oil pressure light should go out after 3-4 seconds stop the engine and check the oil again



there you go take the oil to the tipHow to change engine oil in my 1999, vauxall astra 1.6v petrol?Please use anti static oil you only need to put this in once throught the drain plug.