How to Change your Oil in less than 5min

[@AAAMarineCorpsvet]

Thank you so much for your videos. I am a 47 yr old woman who knew nothing of mechanics before your videos. I have fixed my own truck with your guidance. Thanks!!

[@chrisfix]

Glad the videos are helpful!

[@cscrabtree04]

I like looking back on your old videos to see how much you improved.

[@chrisfix]

Crazy right?!

[@innocentsupra]

@@ok.944 its an 8 year old video

[@Geo-td3nk]

@@chrisfix why would you say it require 5w30,if the oil cap says 5w20?

[@benzyboy1307]

Full synthetic? Or regular

[@generalkenobi6436]

@@ok.944 thats a comment from 1 year ago that was commenting on a comment 3 years ago on an 8 year old video/

[@drbozkavich]

You won't believe that I came here just to check to see which way the oil plug needed to be turned to loosen it. I then heard you say "rightie tightie, lefty loosie". LOL Thanks, bro. Great vid!

[@chrisfix]

David Balthazar Haha, hey you gotta learn somehow! Glad the video was helpful!

[@dukenukem5768]

It amazes me that there are grown-up (presumably) people who don't know which way to turn a screw. Even if they are not into mechanics, have they never taken the top off a Thermos flask or taken the lid off a peanut butter jar?

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Duke Nukem Haha

[@derbybOyzZ]

@@dukenukem5768 he's black.

[@calebjames5228]

@@derbybOyzZ and you are racist?

[@ThatoneguysYT32]

I know alot of car guys probably think he is over explaining but from someone who is terrible with mechanic situations (even these simple processes) i appreciate the word by word diagram lol

[@dillonbho2000]

Just changed the oil in my truck today. I forgot to put the drain plug back in and wasted 5 quarts of oil.

[@chrisfix]

Dang that stinks! Live and learn!

[@farmerbink]

Better than turning the truck on before you put the oil back in!

[@justinp8946]

I've done that too, sucked so much

[@lexmaximaguy8788]

Instant oil flush. I usually use a quart of cheap oil just for this.

[@jkoneman]

When I was a teenager and given my first car my uncle walked me through changing the oil. I didn't quite have everything lined up and had oil stream down my arm and onto my hair and the new oil filter rolling down the driveway with my uncle in a lawn chair laughing and watching it all.

[@mosesotb9158]

Guy quoted my girl 80 to do this. Ha! I searched up how to change it, found your video. Piece of cake, thank bro. What you are doing is simply magical and great. I truly appreciate it.

[@chrisfix]

This is what I love to hear! I am glad that you found my video helpful and were able to change the oil in your girlfriend's car for much cheaper!

[@minyoungchang95]

Just did my first oil change in my 05 Civic today. Thanks ChrisFix! You're videos are better than others on youtube

[@airgunplanet]

i hope it's been changed more than that since 2005!

[@MK-ex4pb]

airgunplanet is a Civic. Doesn't need oil changes lolololololol

[@nanodebortoli]

What about the Delorean?

[@hugovasquez5535]

I work at Honda let me do your oil change

[@Jumpeex]

Nano Debortoli 😂

[@junieontherun3311]

Chris, I just changed my oil in my little work truck. This is the second repair that I learned how to do from your channel. I’m loving learning how to maintain my vehicle! Thank you so much. I have a few hand tools now.

[@TowMan127]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@darkdefilerxyoung8177]

Was having such a hard time taking filter off my 2005 ford ranger until i seen tool you used. Use it for opening jars but worked like a charm and got added to the tools now instead

[@notagamer6]

Damn I just clicked your vid and didn't realize how old this video was. Looked on your channel and you got 9mil subs, that grind is incredible!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot!

[@notagamer6]

@@chrisfix hell yea

[@DannyDonator]

I'm surprised he replied to comments seeing as this video is pretty old!!! 😱

[@chrisfix]

I do my best to reply to as many comments as I can!

[@Beastly722]

ChrisFix I have jacks and jack stands but I’m honestly scared to get under my car any advice ?

[@insertnamehere6757]

Beast Unleashed run towards what you fear

[@lexandersig]

With a few million subscribers you think you wont reply? Is a full time job ams a few thousand dollars a month Dumb

[@DeathByLego]

Beast Unleashed block it up. You can “drive” your tires on cinder blocks, then put the jack stands, and leave the jacks under it. That’s 2 extra Incase one fails.

[@RideAlongside]

Check your capacities in your owners manual to find out how many quarts to put in before adding oil.

[@stevencats7137]

This is exactly what I was about to ask. Thanks

[@x-man5056]

Make sure you have drained all the oil out first. Put in half a qt. less than manual requires, run engine for 30 seconds, stop for at least 5 min, check oil level. Add to full. Better to slightly under fill than over fill. Over filling oil can cause several problems, don't do it.

[@robertt9342]

@@x-man5056 . Also depends on the manual and whether the capacity included the filter. While I agree that that it’s best to be conservative, it’s unlikely you’d overfill the engine at all or to a significant degree to cause damage by putting in the exact amount specified in the manual, assuming you properly drained the oil.

[@x-man5056]

@@robertt9342 Some engines are sensitive to oil overfill. The PCV can get immersed in oil and cause some issues when it sucks it up into the intake. Also valve cover leaks, burnt oil smell.

[@robertt9342]

@@x-man5056 . All true. I am not advocating for overfilling, but I do find it strange that the owners manual would tell you the capacity of a dry engine vs a a wet one. That sounds like a shop manual thing. I guess it might also come down to what you trust more, the manual and who wrote it or the dipstick and the manufacturing process of the dipstick. The situation you describe sounds more likely to occur if you grossly overfill the engine oil, not marginally overfill. Also if the engine is that sensitive to filling then maybe you shouldn’t “fill” the oil at all.

[@johndayjr.6554]

Basic and very understandable ... TY very much.

[@G.O.A.T_EDITZZ_10]

One good tip for draining the oil is to ensure the pan has enough room to catch the oil once it's almost done and drips straight down but also far enough that it catches it when it first comes out and shoots out kinda far.

[@chrisfix]

lockmat9 Thanks for the tip!

[@dukenukem5768]

Yes, if the drain hole is horizontal it squirts out like a hose pipe. It can over-shoot your drain tray and it can be scalding hot if the engine has been running. It could go in your face. It is also very difficult to handle a container full of oil, especially while you are lying down. I spread newspaper everywhere.

[@robertt9342]

You could just reposition the pan as the oil drains.

[@robertt9342]

@@dukenukem5768 . Use a container similar to what was use in the video, it’s easy to move around. I never had issues with changing the oil that’s been warmed up. I find it empties out quicker and think it leaves marginally less in the engine. I probably would recommend to change it with the engine at full temp, but you could always let it cool a bit for like 15 minutes if we’re just driving around for a bit beforehand. Also, you probably shouldn’t change your oil looking directly up at the drain plug, not sure how you would otherwise get it in your face. I am lying an half arms distance away parallel with the plug, so it’s pretty hard for the oil to drain onto me.

[@dukenukem5768]

@@robertt9342 Good advice, but my engine (a Merc 3.0 V6 diesel) holds 10 litres so I need to drain the oil in 3 or 4 batches. I therefore need to interupt the flow a couple of times by putting the plug back in temporarily, and when doing that it is lilkley to squirt in all directions as well as scald your hand if it is hot.

[@WallaKoala]

when you see your crush 4:02

[@UniverseStrongestWarrior]

lol wow

[@iiplaya]

WallaKowalla lmfao

[@EricDike]

I'm on the floor laughing 😂

[@Slaughteerz]

HAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHAAH

[@SomeDick51]

Hahahahaha

[@chrisfix]

For these trucks use the recommended oil weight (5w-30). I would try to get an oil that has cleaners for sludge and additives that help the gaskets. Castrol GTX high mileage is pretty good. Use non synthetic unless you have used synthetic before, then you shouldnt go back.

[@chrisfix]

Crazy he used a towel as an air filter! Thanks for the tips! It is tough to fill the oil filter on this car because it is sideways, but I do it on my other cars that have the filter straight up and down. As for using new oil vs old oil as gasket lube, it honestly doesn't make a difference. But good tips none the less..

[@rogersmith9808]

Chris... First let me say that I enjoy your videos a lot. I find these write-ups/videos are clear, concise, and well thought-out for the amateur auto. D.I.Y.'er to understand. Allow me to throw in a tip that an old ex-stock car racer and mechanic passed on to me years ago. IF the position of the oil filter allows, it's great if you can pre-fill the new filter with fresh oil before installing it onto the engine. This prevents a very "dry-start" of the engine after the oil change. There's a very true statement that says the majority of engine wear happens when the engine is first started due to the fact that the engine's oil has drained back into the oil pan and away from where it's needed the and that which is all the friction-points of the engine . By prefilling the filter with oil, this "dry-start" wear is minimized by keeping the filter's need to soak-in and start oil circulation. It's been my experience that most engines will accommodate this pre-filling of the oil filter.. Keep-up these great videos!! :D

[@Koshunae]

+Roger Smith He noted that in his other oil change video, which went a little more in depth than this one. The position of this oil filter, however, did not allow for pre-filling. I'm willing to bet if you let your engine run a few minutes before changing the oil, there will be enough residual oil left in the engine to prevent wear in the case you can't prevent a dry start.

[@Rare92Mustang]

Hey Chris, maybe you could post a video about this. I want to spread the word. After an oil change, if people will take a drill bit or a punch and poke a hole in the back of the oil filter, it will let all the old oil trapped in flow out. You would be very surprised how much comes out, especially on big filters like FL-1A and FL-820s. Every drop of oil we can keep out of landfills the better right? Great videos! Keep em coming. Ryan from Texas

[@chrisfix]

Ryan Richards That would be a great top tip for the end of a video! Thanks for the idea man!

[@chrislizon7483]

Ryan Richards That's a good idea. I just toss my filters into a bucket and take them to my city's recycling center where they have a oil filter press. (They take my old oil and antifreeze too) It's pretty cool, sorta like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hne0q2eVYt17nJom55s

[@AGood]

man youve been doing this stuff for YEARS, insane your still goin. Been looking to start doing small work on my car so these have been helpful as heck. Thanks man

[@chrisfix]

do you use one? I never used one because I was always nervous of failure and then my oil pan will drain! (especially offroading)

[@TheRawdogChamp]

Thanks bro, saved hella money and avoided the awkward moments trying to tell the lube shop u dont want their $30 additives and special gas treatments. Pro tip: Use the empty 5qt container to piss in while driving on long road trips. Saves time and it’s convenient.

[@lupegarza7836]

YO CHRIS, WHEN YOU HAVE A CHANCE, CAN YOU MAKE A VIDEO ON HOW TO DO A COMPLETE 100% TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE, FILTER, TORQUE CONVERTER & THE AIR COOLER OIL OUT. I NOTICE MOST MECHANICS ONLY DO 40% OF THE JOB. OIL PAN & FILTER. LEAVING A LOT OF OLD OIL BEHIND

[@sethdefoor7422]

I have a 2001 Ford Ranger, and after watching this video, I'm gonna start changing my own oil. Thanks Chris!

[@chrisfix]

Wow, that is awesome! I always wanted a diesel truck!

[@chrisfix]

It doesnt matter if you take the filter off before it is done draining (except in filters that are upside down). It might actually be better because the oil in the lines that goes to the filter could drain out. Do you know the reason you were taught to wait?

[@jacobeaton1744]

ChrisFix What if I’ve already replaced the OIL, but now I want to replace the FILTER with a full tank of OIL in it??? Will there be A LOT of OIL coming out???

[@ForLost929q]

@@jacobeaton1744 it depends if you have a big semi truck or like a normal car but not much oil will come out but if it comes out it’s all good all you need to do it is take a paper towel and just wipe it

[@dannyo1966]

Just an FYI for everyone out there that should be monitoring your oil level, don't depend on the service station you have your oil changed at to maintain your oil level in the proper range. Take personal responsibility for YOUR vehicle. Engines start using oil for any reason or NO REASON. It's not your service stations fault if YOU let your oil level go too low and severe engine damage occurs. I also recommend checking the oil level at every 3rd or 4th gas fill. As long as the oil is in the operating range, eather the cross hatch area, or between the high and low marks on the dipstick, then the level is fine. If it drops below the low mark, then add enough oil to the engine to bring it back into the operating range. It does not need to be at the full mark, just in the operating range. I go by at least half ways up the operating range or more. AND USE THE EXACT SAME BRAND OF OIL THAT IS CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE!!!!!!!!!! If you have Mobil 1 in the engine, top it off with Mobil 1 oil, If you have Pennzoil in the engine, top off with Pennzoil, preferably in the same weight range. If you have 10W30 oil in the engine currently, and only 5W30 is available where you get the oil, as long as it is the same brand, it is fine to top off with the 5W30, again IN THE SAME BRAND AS WHAT IS CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE!!! Don't pour in some store brand oil to top off unless that same store brand is what's in the engine. Different oil manufacturers use different additives in their oil. Don't take the chance that the additive in the oil in your engine is not compatible with another manufacturers oil additives. If you have conventional oil in the engine, and only synthetic oil is available, again, as long as it's the same brand, it is fine to use that brand. Just take responsibility for YOUR vehicle and it's regular maintenance.

[@chrisfix]

+Daniel Alpert Thanks for sharing!

[@Thiswuan]

Daniel Alpert How do I know which oil I must add to my 1996 Honda Civic? I recently bought this car and have no idea what oil is currently in the engine and I'm lost in which oil I should use considering it's an old car

[@felixramirez4402]

the magical place called the internet or your cars owners manuel

[@TheGozzila]

Bobulousbrapton Scromdringle I know this is a year old comment. If you’re in serious doubt, check what oil is recommended for your car (owners manual, oil cap, or the internet) and then drain the unknown oil from the previous owner and put in your oil. Hope this helps anyone else that’s confused!

[@melvinlovejones]

I just used this video to change my car’s oil for the first time ever in my life and it was 100% helpful & correct! Thank you!

[@is7536]

its weird chris sounds bored but u haved improved alot!! i mean alot!!!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot! Old School ChrisFix wasn't as excited to post haha

[@chrisfix]

That is awesome! Do you need to refine it at all or it can just go right in?

[@trulymeparker]

Tried changing my oil in 5 mins and I'm still at the 'remove drain plug' stage

[@Spectarium]

this is probably not useful at this point, but breaker bars help to loosen the bolt easier

[@Adam-rt1lc]

@@Spectarium probably not? lol

[@colemanbecker1392]

Wow I am going back through your videos and seeing the evolution of your channel is amazing!

[@randomroughneck1030]

I like how the video is so chaotic because you just had 1 camera to do all the filming with

[@dnlmachine4287]

If my oil is really black like in my old truck I will do one of 2 things: 1) pour a liter/quart through the filler and let it run out the drain plug before filling it the final time. 2) change the oil and filter, run the engine for 30 minutes, then change the oil and filter again. Your vids are very helpful, keep it up.

[@chrisfix]

***** Thanks for the tips. I am glad you like my videos! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!

[@marottajoe]

Couple of tips 1 hold the oil jugs sideways to prevent the glue glugs and 2 fill the new filter with some oil

[@chrisfix]

Neat tip with the oil jug... and for the filter, you cant fill the new filter with oil because it goes in sideways...

[@stephenohluk2019]

I always use NEW oil when putting a film on the NEW filter---but old oil is better than NO oil, I suppose.

[@dukenukem5768]

@@stephenohluk2019 : Right. I was surprised that he seemed to make a point of using OLD oil. In fact I use LM grease.

[@vegasadventures7190]

Never fill the filter with oil. Let the car do its thing. U could be contaminating it.

[@JustinVillarreal]

I have a ranger and haven't done my own oil in a long time. This video helped! Thanks, ChrisFix!

[@chrisfix]

Great! Glad the video helped!

[@ryanshuford6541]

Anyone else notice that his oil dip stick says Ford at 3:43

[@chrisfix]

+Ryan Shuford Makes sense since this is a ford.

[@4x4Productionz]

dumbass

[@demetrisa.8571]

ChrisFix HAHAHAH

[@metalhead2670]

Ryan Shuford ya

[@jeremiahhoward6824]

A Mazda and a Ford are very very similar. In fact, a Ford Ranger is the exact same body as a Mazda in this time. Not sure, but If i remember correctly, Mazda was the brand that made the body’s for the Ford Rangers. A Ford motor will bolt right in with Mazda Parts. I have an ‘02 Mazda pickup and most of the parts on it are labeled ‘Ford’.

[@daltongoodall3711]

Just changed the oil .. Did my own project night light and got my truck running great thanks to Chris fix !!!

[@reda.samir.9]

Thank you so much this helped me in my class keep up the good work man❤🙏🙏

[@chrisfix]

I'm glad the video helped you out! Thanks a lot!

[@vfiesty]

I just bought my first car and am in need of an oil change and this video was SO helpful I might just do it myself!

[@chrisfix]

Victoria Johnson AWESOME! Wait till tonight's video. It will show you every single step and make changing the oil a breeze!

[@NeonAera]

Awesome video. I really need to try this and save up. Thanks for sharin' the good info man.

[@chrisfix]

NeonAera Thanks man! Yea, if you do your own work you can save a lot of money!

[@paparitz1]

We just changed oil in our 99 Safari van at 367,000 miles & it is the 1st time synthetic was used. We also changed transmission fluid & filter. Since we use van hard as; hauling 3/4 ton of feed monthly & pull a trailer having a ton on it often. Annual trans fluid / filter is a must where we live & the usage.

[@EvolutionxGamingxx]

Quick and to the point👍🏼

[@glenpenrose1834]

I've got a 1996 PD Ford Courier/Ranger (Mazda B2600 Bravo) with a G6 4cyl 2.6 petrol motor, & Mitsubishi components under the bonnet lol. Extra or king cab, 4 seater. It's a bit thirsty, half a Hilux, but does everything I ask of it out on the farm. Reliable, easy to work on, original paint and still looks good. It's funny when I've looked at parts for a Ford Courier on the internet, and the list can be limited. I type in Mazda B2600 or Ford Ranger, and HELLO WORLD OF PARTS! Your vids have come in handy, Thx.

[@glenpenrose1834]

P.S. The steering wheel in ya Mazda seams to be on the wrong side. Maybe get that looked at mate ;)

[@chrisfix]

+Glen XD hahaha, that sounds like a cool truck! I double checked, the steering wheel is on the correct side ;P

[@kubotaman85]

If you can, You should put oil inside the oil filter before putting it on. This will prevent dry starting when you go to start the vehicle

[@charleschoo9398]

come on bro,in that video ,u can see clearly that the oil filter is upside down,it will spill anyway before tighten it,different car different location

[@kubotaman85]

All vehicles are different. That is why I clearly said " If you can, You should put oil inside the oil filter before putting it on" On my Ford Explorer I can fill my oil filter before putting it on. This helps prevent dry starting

[@Alestor10]

I'm a car mechanic and I can tell you that when you put a new oil filter you don't need to fill it with oil and it those not matter because when you fill your car with a 5galon of oil you have the dipstick shows that the oil level is high when you turn the car on the engine pushes the oil through the filter and that's why when you check the oil level after start up the oil level is lowered

[@mattiasfransson3745]

Thats the most stupidest thing you can do, on all oil filters there is a little manual that desides if you can fill the oil filter or not

[@groovetrippin]

Thanks for this video. I changed oil in a vehicle for the first time with your help.

[@chrisfix]

+Ash H That is awesome! Thanks for letting me know!!!

[@anupamacr552]

His voice was so deep And now so bright!!! Edit: wow its my 1st like ever but idk why it is blue 😏

[@chrisfix]

lol

[@gabbytimpug8399]

@@chrisfix still replying in an old video

[@MarloSoBalJr]

A nervous Chris from 7 years ago compared to 6.66 million sub content creator ChrisFix is like night & day

[@chaosdarkmage]

how much oil do you pour and does it vary by vehicle ?

[@JillyBean860]

Tony Stark Tony Stark It depends on your vehicle. Google the amount typically needed for your make, model, and year. My Camaro takes about 5 quarts for each oil change.

[@Fsilone]

5 quarts is the usual amount for cars and light-duty trucks. Best place to look is your owner's manual.

[@KDub57]

This is one situation where I would not trust Google. Your owner's manual should have the information you need. Although owner's manuals are coming with less and less information these days. It's easier for the manufacturers to just say "Take it to the dealer"

[@StephanieJ777]

I've noticed that people that work on cars always seem happy and enjoy it a lot.

[@chrisfix]

+Tiffani Joydem it's fun and rewarding

[@honestdon123456]

You only have to hand tighten the filter back in?

[@Antiganos]

Dave Roberts You only need to hand tighten filters, no need for tools. Chris has a new video on it, check it out.

[@greggotheeggo]

If you don't have the tool to take it off you can hammer a long nail into and twist it that way, just don't drive the nail into another part

[@aaronw.mcbain4176]

Stefin Dabulewicz lol

[@azk0007]

His garage went from this to a lot of project cars and tools. Love it!

[@tgF321jikko]

Thanks a ton bro, my oil lights been on for 2 weeks and I'm fucking broke!

[@chrisfix]

+Malik Anbar No problem! Here is another video that will help too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWLLd2VreNSqrJo

[@KDD8]

+ChrisFix Did you put the wrong oil filter on?

[@grizzlythebear1897]

5years later I couldn’t even hear your voice and then this year I can hear you much much better

[@JohnDoe-rd5hu]

+ChristFix how do I you clean my oil catcher?

[@chrisfix]

Nice! I use AC Delco on the Vette and Purolator on everything else. I have never seen Wix. I will have to keep my eye out for it!

[@specialk22tt]

Stop dealing with that oil plug and get a Fumoto valve. :)

[@chrisfix]

specialk22tt Yea? Never heard of it. I will have to check it out! Thanks.

[@specialk22tt]

ChrisFix Yea! It'll change your life.

[@FCFordLord]

They're a bit dangerous for any vehicle that goes offroad. I've had dented, gouged, scraped, etc. oil pans on most of my vehicles.

[@specialk22tt]

I can totally understand that for off road vehicles. I meant mainly for most cars. They do use the fumoto valves on many construction vehicles though.

[@KDub57]

I put a fumoto oil drain valve on my motorcycle and I'm about to put one on my truck. Definitely worth the price if you do all your own oil changes and plan to keep the vehicle for years.

[@chrisfix]

Purolator filters are actually really good. They got reviewed/tested by multiple independent testers and they were up there with AC Delco, and other top brands. Definitely stay away with fram! Their quality control stinks and sometime the filter medium isnt connected to the metal of the filter allowing oil to just bypass the filter process...

[@thebois5692]

Didn't the oil cap say 5W-20? He put 5W-30 oil in there

[@Dabulewicz]

Awful Whistler don't really matter. also depends on climate. and a 30 oil won't leak as easily as a 20

[@Fsilone]

It's probably a replacement cap. I have an almost identical truck ('01 B4000 instead of B3000), and they both take 5W-30 per the owner's manual.

[@KDub57]

It's also not uncommon for people to put slightly thicker oil in older vehicles to help maintain oil pressure.

[@Chris-wq9ou]

You should use 10w40 in all cars that hit 100,000 miles actually

[@j.adamwegs2882]

It really doesn't matter as long as there's oil in it

[@sixtringfan]

Really helpful. Just changed the oil in my Ranger and used your video for some pointers. Thanks!

[@Juice-jx1pr]

Do not have to jack up the car must be great.

[@TheLumbersnack]

This seems a lot easier/simpler than I expected. I know nothing about what's under my hood so I figured it would be nice to learn a few things.

[@chrisfix]

+Yogi Watch this oil change video which goes into depth about EVERYTHING you would need to know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWLLd2VreNSqrJo

[@babajeeds]

"Pull the drain plug" from spongebob? anyone? Thanks tho bro! :]

[@richardjacques1731]

I have a 2004 Ranger with the 3.0 and always have a hard time starting the threads on the new filter. Just discovered it is much easier from underneath. I drive up on ramps to give me 5 more inches of room.

[@hey_robert]

“High mileage oil because my truck is over 100,000 miles” Me expecting around 125-175 thousand and you’re sitting here with 100,010

[@rus5522]

I'll be getting my first car soon, love watching all your videos to help me in the future.

[@mafiathemodder3457]

I think he is 16 that time

[@TIKIMAN198]

At a drive through place in the US it's usually $50-70. Do it yourself so you know it's right and way cheaper.

[@san379]

the store wants 35$... forget it.. i do it myself

[@TheWorkingClassroom]

san379 a lot of people rationalize that it costs almost the same thing to have a shop change your oil as it does to change it yourself nowadays. (sure synthetic oils advertise up to 15,000 mile of guaranteed protection) But most shops use cheap filters and the oil you're putting in a vehicle is only as good as the filter you're using. so doing it yourself, you pay the same but are getting a better value out of your oil change. so use a good filter and good synthetic oil and you won't need to change your oil as often which saves you money and hassle in the long run.

[@san379]

Fallout3sFinest some places want to upcharge and you get out of there with tax almost 50 bucks

[@TheWorkingClassroom]

Yeah some places you go in for an oil change and they're telling you that you need new rear brakes or something. It's like you were doing an oil change... what possessed you to go near the back of the car? Greed. That's what.

[@san379]

Fallout3sFinest i just did my oil change yesterday on my dakota... traded my shell gas points for oil bottles and the oil filter was on sale 20% off at canadian tire and it got me under the truck on ramps and it needs more oil spray.. my oil change cost me the price of the fram oil filter.. about 4$

[@pigetteincestbehindadildoh5596]

Tom Cieminski most shops use shitty oil that doesn’t properly protect your engine. Do it yourself so you know you’re getting the oil you want

[@GoodVibes-ol3ni]

Either way, Chris’s videos are sill good even if it’s old!

[@gregellaljr3072]

U need to make sure the old oil filter gasket is off or else the new one will leak like a bitch and when u put on a new filter u got.to put oil in the filter prior to installation or else the engine will run dry for the first few minutes after the oil change

[@NascarFan125]

Greg Ellal Jr you can't it's upside down it will spill

[@duramaxad3690]

Greg Ellal Jr for the first few mins? It only runs dry for about 3 seconds

[@tomr1107]

it runs dry for less than a second.

[@taphorphicexonyct]

As an up and coming truck owner this was extremely helpful, thank you.

[@chrisfix]

I'm glad to hear the video was helpful! Thanks a lot!

[@InternetDude]

You're obviously an amateur and not a pro, but nonetheless your videos are detailed and informative.

[@SupraCrazy_mk3]

+InternetDude yeah noticed that too, especially when he laid the oil cap back on lol

[@andythompson3528]

It’s never good to rush yourself working on your car. The faster you go, the higher chance you have of forgetting to do something very important. So never ever rush yourself when it comes to maintaining your car. It’s better to take your time and make sure that everything is absolutely perfect.

[@lunaticfringe8876]

if you don't get dirty from working on a car your not working hard enough

[@chrisfix]

haha #truth

[@technofun80]

Hey Chris, How are you my man? When can we expect your next new video?

[@Linus007]

Great video. It seem s car manufacturers love to put the oil filter in interesting places. Between the engine and the firewall seems to be their favorite place. It is also a bonus if you have an exhaust pipe below the filter and an axle in the way. Wrap your exhaust pipe with aluminum foil if there is a chance that the oil will spill on it. This prevents a lot of smoke. Be sure to remove the aluminium foil when you finish.

[@chrisfix]

Linus Thanks man and thanks for the tip! Yea, putting the oil filter right next to a burning hot exhaust manifold is my favorite design!

[@commanderv9007]

Fixing up an old car and this tutorial was amazing. Thanks a lot man.

[@Marveats]

i saw another video on how to do an oil change that was 20 minutes long, thanks for the quick and simple tutorial

[@JHvideos]

Great video. The bare facts, no extra BS.

[@underthecoil772]

Very concise and helpful video. Just purchased a 98 Mazda B4000, always best to go in knowing locations of items than guessing when I get there. Thanks

[@LilVovo]

thank you! very helpful! changed my oil by myself for the first time.

[@chrisfix]

LilVovo AWESOME!!! That is what I like to hear! I just published this video on a COMPLETE guide to an oil change to help people who have never changed their oil: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWLLd2VreNSqrJo

[@angelsalas4896]

dang you really have improved from the last 10 years

[@stefanomaranini7033]

thanks for a simple and quick video on how to change oil a hate all the other videos that are filled with bs

[@chrisfix]

That is a good idea! I usually just keep the now oil under the hood instead but both ways work!

[@talshaharfamily]

Make sure you have the vehicle on a level surface. No joke: first time I started, I was on a slight incline, jacked my car up and it rolled!!! Thankfully, no one got hurt and nothing got damaged. . . determined to try again, and I LOVE fixing my own vehicles 18 years later :-)

[@markopecurica4463]

Man, that oil you just drained was clean af!

[@Antiquetractorsetc]

I had a 2010 regular cab ranger with the 2.3L and it was super easy to change the oil. The filter was mounted upside down beside the frame. I could drain the pan and change the filter while still under the truck. Then just refill. I always use Pennzoil.

[@kiidzbop2621]

great video helped me do my first ever oil change and made it simple!!!

[@chrisfix]

AWESOME! Thanks for letting me know and I am glad you learned how to do the oil change!

[@stegley]

Damn Chris is still responding 10 years later

[@chrisfix]

What is the difference? I never changed the oil in a diesel...

[@chrisfix]

AWESOME!!! How did the change go? Comments like this make it all worth it!

[@chrisfix]

You should definitely change the oil filter. This is where all the dirt gets filtered out. Very important step.

[@Min-xm8tp]

"Rightie tightie, Lefty loosie" love it! Another great vid, clear and simple, Thank you Mr Fix

[@chrisfix]

Min 1066 Thanks a lot! Glad the video was helpful!

[@deadiycobra5254]

I love how this video is on the Mazda pickup and it’s the exact same model for a ford ranger so it makes it easy 😂

[@chrisfix]

Thanks! I was thinking about changing over to synthetic but I have heard mixed reviews for doing that... 5k is a good interval to change! I try to make it even so 60k miles, 65k miles so I know when I need to change it lol

[@lotuslightheart]

This is one of the best how to videos I've ever seen. I'm impressed, great job! Thank you!

[@chaunceya648]

After watching alot of your videos, I can say with confidence that you have improved alot in making videos and commentary comfortably. I like the complete guide much better XD

[@kdmq]

My best run is 15 minutes. How do you manage

[@ALDYplayahata]

(it's a less than 5 minute video)

[@zacharyfickbohm3634]

I have a 2007 nissan frontier, i used castrol edge 5w30 oil. I brought 2 quarts of valvoline synthetic for my fancy log splitter. Hope valvoline synthetic oil works good those mid-size trucks too!