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[@alimahdavi2276]

*Owns a McLaren *Still replies to every comment under his videos . Rare kinda guy that really deserves their supercar. Beautiful✌

[@hifiman4562]

Thanks. Now I can change the oil in my McHonda.

[@Barney-hk3es]

Lol. I own a McS10

[@MichelLinschoten]

@@Barney-hk3es I own a MCs10 and a MCsilverado lol

[@Werfix1]

@@MichelLinschoten I own a bicycle lol

[@teresagarsia8937]

Does it comes with a Fries?🍟

[@klopcodez]

You can own this cars it starts from the mind brother

[@Owl-ge9jl]

Just a tip, most of those cartridge filters have anti drain back valves that hold a good bit of oil. When you take the filter out it drains the oil back into the sump and you can get more of the dirty oil out if you do it first.

[@DougATV]

Just bought a 2015 650s Spider last month. I will be doing all my own basic maintenance, so this was a great video to help me along. It's a bit different to say the least from my old American muscle cars. I would love to see any more videos you have on keeping this car up. Thanks so much!!

[@EMFAudio]

I've actually done some other videos on my other channel kzbin.info/door/R30WqrsrbT3sBoFnboPmQg I'll do more as they come up, but I thought about doing some basic stuff too like jacking it up and removing wheels.

[@SpawnyWhippet]

Very helpful video. The only thing I did differently was to install the floor pans after I filled and check the oil, so I could see any leaks. I also like to prefill the oil filter housing with oil.

[@gabrielpedraza3823]

I am currently looking to purchase a Mp4-12c but knew maintenance would be pricey if taken to the actual dealership. Seeing how easy basic service is to perform on one makes it a bargain! Thanks for the insight!

[@channell11]

Oil temperature does make a big difference on dry sump systems. On my Corvette it has to be at operating temperature, then off for 5 minutes, then you check it.

[@grantdavies6081]

thanks for creating these videos. I currently have an AMG GTS and do all of my own service (just did transmission and differentials) and thank goodness I have a two-post lift ;). I am planning to get a MP4-12C as my next car so doing a bunch of research and love the videos you have created, thankyou.

[@EMFAudio]

I've got many many more videos on my other channel, @emfautos. This one was the first one I did before starting the other channel.

[@sandyc3532]

2nd the thought of loosening both fill cap and oil filter cover to allow oil to drain back to sump before draining system. Makes for a cleaner filter change! I'd also suggest bolting the base cover plate on last after running/topping up oil to make sure there are no leaks. It also allows any cleanup of filter oil spilling. Good video, well done!

[@dvandentop]

doing my 2nd service on my car thanks to this video

[@boisebadboy93]

South Carolina 🤘🤘 my neck of the woods baby!

[@southjerseysound7340]

Not sure if you'll see this but I used to use a plastic bag to grab the filter. This way you can reach down and grab it with the bag,flip the bag inside out and not spill any oil.

[@EMFAudio]

That's a great idea, I like it.

[@TristanSpeno]

I thought this channel made speaker videos, still kinda interesting tho

[@EMFAudio]

We do, as we're an audio company. However, that doesn't mean we don't have interests in other things and we do have subscribers that are also into those things.

[@trucavalier]

Car nuts are car nuts whether speed or bass I love it all!

[@Attachments.]

1trucavalier amen

[@1-Six-dee]

Have u ever watched project Farm to check out his tests on oil and everything on between it is very informative

[@EMFAudio]

I've seen quite a few of his videos, I like his approach to things.

[@andytaylor2321]

My 570 has same underpanels. After watching this video which was very informative I will continue to let Mclaren do my oil changes! I’d screw something up and for what they charge it isn’t worth my time to do it myself

[@darkdragonentertainment8778]

how much for oil change I heard $2500

[@ColdHeritage]

@@darkdragonentertainment8778 $2500 is annual service, an oil change itself is $500-700

[@darkdragonentertainment8778]

@@ColdHeritage thats not bad

[@PetePutros]

so you know for the future, you should always losen the oil filter housing first. it can hold any were from a half quart to a quart in there. btw forgot to wipe up that drip of oil that got onto your manifold. lol

[@EMFAudio]

You mean enough to let air in but not let oil out? Letting it sit for an hour definitely drains the bulk of that filter.

[@Marangone1]

Good job got some local guys just did my lambo I’m getting a Mclaren next week this will come handy

[@EMFAudio]

What model McLaren?

[@bluelude2001]

Look up form a funnel on amazon. That's what you need for that one drain plug that is above the lift.

[@EMFAudio]

Getting it to stay in place on it's own might be an issue, but it might work. I may pick one up and give it a shot next time.

[@prorookie3697]

Nice job man,You have so much knowledge about almost everything and still watching your videos with the enjoy.I'm trying to improve my knowledge like as you and maybe one day ı'll be know so much things for just searching LOL btw where can ı hit you with message ? ı want to learn something but ı'm struggling to find it out myself.

[@EMFAudio]

You can always use the contact form on our website www.emfcaraudio.com

[@danielbeavers8701]

Thanks so much for this video! Now I will go pretend my Honda Accord is a McLaren! Lol!

[@bigheadred3528]

whenever you use a extension or swivel. You loose torque on the wrench so just cautious about that great vid!!

[@americanbadassapparel2501]

Bro...please tell me you bring that monster to Charleston?!?! I need a disabled veteran make a wish kinda ride along!!!! 🤘💪🇺🇸😎

[@rossolinea7675]

Thanks for posting this. Two questions 1) how much oil did you end up adding? 2) where did u source the o rings and copper washers?

[@EMFAudio]

I think it was about 6.25 L I ended up adding. Results will vary depending how much you actually drained. The notification of red to overfilled is around or less than 1 L so you have to be quite careful about that. Temperature at which it's checked is also a bit variation in the gauge. The O-rings were a bulk pack I got at Harbor Freight, the only place that had such a thing locally. Now that I know the size needed I could source them elsewhere. The copper and aluminum crush washers I got from Amazon, nobody had them locally. McLaren charges something like $5-6 per washer, you can buy a pack of 15 like I did for that much. I'll never have to buy those washers again unless I start servicing McLaren's at my house!

[@ocrlr]

Nice - thank you for talking the time. Much appreciated

[@u9Nails]

My McFord looks so much easier to oil change now! But has about 1 of McLaren's cylinders horsepower... Give and take I guess...

[@EMFAudio]

I'm guessing it has 2 less turbos as well. This has 90 HP per cylinder so it's possible you aren't far off.

[@hectorortega9131]

Would it be a good idea to start the engine when the oil lines are disconected? Just to make sure all the old oil is pushed out of the system you know.. 🤪

[@randomonio]

I dont think starting an engine without oil is a good idea, especially if it's a quarter million dollar car.

[@JermaineOnlyOnXBOX]

Do a video on mclaren battery replacement

[@EMFAudio]

I could if I found one that needed replacing. Or, if I had a reason to get to mine I could do that. It's not difficult to do, you just have to take a bunch of stuff apart. They're lithium batteries so they don't generally go bad too often.

[@1-Six-dee]

That is awesome the oil status I thought the torque app was great but that is really cool, does this have a mechanical or electronic oil pump? What type of fuel does it run?

[@EMFAudio]

I have no idea on the oil pump, I suspect it's mechanical based on the fact that the entire engine is gear driven, no belts to change. Even the alternator and A/C compressor is shaft and gear driven. 91 octane minimum, I use 93 here but 91 is all I could get in California where I bought it.

[@warrenkensley6355]

Hey guys which is the best scan tool to buy for Mclaren to clear codes and reset oil services thanks

[@KhangNguyen-mn6ng]

You should do a video on how to change the spark plugs.

[@EMFAudio]

I almost did when I was doing mine, but I did them while doing other things so it wouldn't have been exactly the same way to do it really. It sucks to do it, so I definitely won't do it again till it's definitely necessary.

[@bobbyite5467]

How did you clear the service light??

[@GrimReaper528777]

That is what I want to know too.

[@Jason-Jason]

Excellent Video!

[@fitzanator436]

I like to take filter out first so oil drains out

[@EMFAudio]

It's not any faster if you do that on these cars.

[@EazyT8439]

How did I go from changing oil on my Prius to this video

[@rpwang6784]

you dont need open the turbo line..... just drain that two plug is ok. then you put 8 QT oil there will be perfect level.

[@EMFAudio]

You most certainly DO need to drain the turbo lines, both of them. Well, if you want to actually do a thorough oil change. The turbos hold around a half liter of oil.

[@rpwang6784]

@@EMFAudio here is two way to do that. drain the two plug not turbo line. then put 8 QT oil in it. let it run like 15 to 20 min. drain it again then put 8TQ into car again （4 big bottle 0W-40 mobile one. just cost around $100 from amazon ）. another way is change oil every 5000 mile. not drain the turbo line... i do this becaus i feel there have more chance to break the turbo line if drain it every time. i change my 720S every 3000 miles. change oil filter every 6000 miles.

[@EMFAudio]

@@rpwang6784 So buy double the oil you need and waste it after you wasted even more time. Some cars don't do 5,000 miles in a year so you're still doing it once a year. You won't break the turbo line, if you are, you're doing it very very wrong. The filter should be changed with the oil, every time. If the oil needed to be changed, so did the filter. This procedure follows the manufacturer guidelines, and it's the proper way to do it.

[@rpwang6784]

@@EMFAudio no i dont drive it 5000 even 3000 per year.But i made oil change for my car every 6 to 8month. oil is cheap..... the turbo line way more expensive..... i enjoy waste time for my car. its fun part of oil change DIY. ：）

[@EMFAudio]

@@rpwang6784 Turbo lines aren't known to break, so it's still a waste of time and money. You only take them loose and let them fall naturally, they don't move far. That's why there is a braided line in them, to move.

[@rolnei70]

Sorry but didn’t you forget the dry sump reservoir?

[@EMFAudio]

Nope, that's the one way off to the side.

[@crtl5911]

9:52 that while accent reminds me of family guy cool whip

[@EMFAudio]

That's why it was said that way.

[@snbcook]

Thanks for the great video ! What size copper washer and rubber o ring did you end up needing ? You used 14MM aluminum washer for the oil tank correct ?

[@snbcook]

14MM aluminum for tank, 18mm copper for engine and 9/16 oring ? are those the correct sizes ?

[@EMFAudio]

It's mentioned in the video, sounds about right. I have a drawer just for the parts, I only look at it when I do an oil change.

[@snbcook]

@@EMFAudio Thanks, Plan on attempting my first change on ramps and jack stands should be fun. Will attempt a video @pemiumoctane

[@EMFAudio]

@@snbcook Make sure what you're draining into can handle the capacity. Anything that low might not hold it all.

[@basstime6129]

I sure so many people needed to know this😂😂😂😂😂

[@EMFAudio]

Over 5 mil people have watched a video on how to do a Bugatti Veyron oil change, it's not always about needs.

[@sem3p]

I've been waiting for this, awesome video!

[@alimahdavi2276]

Hehehe Bugatti😂😂😂

[@rossolinea7675]

Do you think it's possible to use an oil extractor first? Reason being to more accurately measure amount coming out and minimize oil spilling when on lift.

[@EMFAudio]

You couldn't get all of it out, only the sump tank I suspect. You'd have to have a perfect vacuum seal to get it all.

[@rossolinea7675]

EMF Audio thanks. I was just thinking of doing extraction as step 1 to measure what I take out and then drain the rest from below / lines. I have the same lift as you so trying to minimize how much spilling it comes out to not make a mess.

[@EMFAudio]

@@rossolinea7675 Making something to drain the sump smoother would be ideal, I'll do that for next time. It's just inconvenient placement.

[@cutdepiefails6596]

P.S. please pre oil the damn filter, there is no need to do it dry

[@EMFAudio]

The filter goes in opening down, adding oil would just make it dump out while you try to install it. Oil has to go UP to get to it, there is no reason to pre fill it.

[@jonathannaranjo7581]

Hey! How did you clear the service interval warning?

[@EMFAudio]

It requires a dealer level tool to do that, so if you don't have that available what most people do is reset the date in the car. Just roll it back a year.

[@z0687]

Could you please give the exact crush washers size that you used for the turbo lines and the one on outer right side basically all the size needed so I can order them for my 570s Thank you very much!

[@EMFAudio]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fInYgY15hNNon8U Those are the exact sizes, but since you said turbo lines that makes me think you meant O-rings and not crush washers.

[@z0687]

@@EMFAudio thank you very much man! Very cool you responded, I really appreciate it

[@ralphsmith7350]

I know this is an old video, but I'm curious, how long would you say it took you and how fast so you think you could do it after the first time?

[@EMFAudio]

If you give an hour to drain (which is recommended, 30-60 minutes) it should take 2ish hrs for the less experienced. First time might take you 3 hrs tops.

[@robertmatthews7527]

wow. Now I know why dealers have the lifts that come out of the floor.

[@EMFAudio]

2 post are better for this type of thing, but 4 post is better for my needs at home, so I make it work.

[@Generalusuer]

You left spilt oil on the manifold. Please tell me you cleaned that off 😔

[@skynetsworld]

Of course. 😄

[@trmajnky]

Can you make a video taking off the rear bumper, spoiler and top cover to access the engine bay?

[@EMFAudio]

You don't have to remove the rear bumper for that. I forgot to wrap up the video I was doing on changing downpipes which involved all of that but I have footage from months ago to put that together.

[@trmajnky]

@@EMFAudiothat would be great. No one has a video on here with that removal!

[@EMFAudio]

@@trmajnky As many times as I did that for building my new exhaust, I could have done that. Go check out my other channel where there is more McLaren content @emfautos

[@trmajnky]

@@EMFAudio Your auto channel is excellent but no videos on the rear panels removal. Ive subscribed so I hope you post it! Thanks!

[@EMFAudio]

@@trmajnky I'll get around to putting the downpipe video together sometime, maybe soon.

[@1-Six-dee]

Really like that oil plug really nice I would like one that just comes out half way so u don't have to dig them out the oil just loosen then let go and it drains like a drain cock of some type

[@JoshuaMotors]

great work！did you reset the service interval

[@EMFAudio]

I'm not able, that's a dealer tools feature. I will have it reset but I am seeking out options to develop a tool to do only service resets. No way I'm paying $15,000 for the tool to do it myself.

[@Ghwiv]

Well how dam easy was that And here in Australia the want 900 bucks Ffs

[@skynetsworld]

Thanks for the interesting video. 👍 An oilchange on a Mclaren i haven't seen before indeed.

[@EMFAudio]

I've got more McLaren how-to's on my other channel kzbin.info/door/R30WqrsrbT3sBoFnboPmQg

[@skynetsworld]

@@EMFAudio thanks, i discovered it already a few hours before when i searched for "automatic McLaren doors" (*) and found your installation video of softclose mechanism with Tesla parts instead. (*) which i saw on a TV series, but seem to be a made up thing

[@skynetsworld]

@@EMFAudio P.S. I like your "retrofitting" of the softclose mechanism. Great work! i wish, there was a way to make the doors close automatically as well, through a press of a button on a remote control, like the back door of a modern Mercedes stationwagon can be closed.

[@ranvishpinjari7839]

Please more videos Again how to tramission change video

[@EMFAudio]

Transmission fluid, or an entire tranmission?

[@naturesounds3957]

How do you do spark plugs

[@EMFAudio]

I did mine when I did the downpipes and I ended up not doing a video on that because I forgot to record parts. You have to remove the side engine panels, unplug the coil packs, 10mm bolt on each coil pack, and have a crazy flexible setup on the rachet to pull them out and put them in. It's very time consuming and the first time is quite difficult to figure out the appropriate extensions to make it work. The two plugs being blocked by the subframe on each side are the most difficult to get to, you can't see them while you're doing it.

[@jessejuguilon1833]

How did you reset the service light?

[@EMFAudio]

As of right this moment a dealer or a shop with dealer tools can do that. I am developing a tool to make that possible for owners as we speak.

[@tabrams71]

@@EMFAudio you friggin rock. Please let me know when you have this tool. I’ll take one

[@cheemooo]

all that for a oil change? why did McLaren make it so hard? The 12c is a awesome car but I would dread maintaining it.

[@EMFAudio]

So hard? Owners are shocked at how easy it is when they find out. It's not uncommon to not have a dipstick, my 2005 Mercedes didn't have one and checking the oil level was more difficult. As far as filling and draining goes, it's no different than anything else modern, other than getting the filter out is difficult if you're short. It's also worth noting that a once a year service shouldn't be expected to be the easiest thing to do on the car, like adding coolant or brake fluid.

[@iren9179]

Awesome video keep going

[@EMFAudio]

Many more videos are on my other channel kzbin.info

[@abdullahj8143]

Nice work, I noticed you didn't clean up the mess after filter change; residual spot on intake runner under the cover.

[@EMFAudio]

I didn't see it as I was busy recording and things. I caught it later.

[@ahmedalgamdy2076]

McLaren 2014. How many liters of engine oil?..!!!

[@ahmedalgamdy2076]

Is the Range Rover oil filter a replacement for the McLaren car filter?

[@EMFAudio]

7 liters maximum capacity, you should fill between 6 and 7.

[@EMFAudio]

The filter is used in many cars, I'm not sure if Range Rover is one of them. I know BMW and Porsche use the same filter as well.

[@salmaniftikhar6583]

Bro I need maintainace parts for my 650s spider, kindly confirm which h is the best site to buy

[@EMFAudio]

Many of the parts you can walk into a store and get. That being said, you can also get the stuff from just about anywhere online. I often get stuff from Rock Auto, FCP Euro, Amazon, and Ebay.

[@drunkenbass6128]

For 3k a year you can pay Mclaren for almost full coverage.

[@EMFAudio]

$5k a year for a warranty, which doesn't cover oil changes or annual maintenance of any kind. It also has to be certified, can't be modified, and must be to their requirements for the ability to get the warranty. If they inspect it and find something that doesn't qualify, you have to pay to fix it to pay to get the extended warranty. Mine is tuned, it won't qualify, nor do I care because I do all the work as needed and I haven't had anything to concern me.

[@benjaminglenn1475]

Awesome video

[@kcp629]

Thank you for this video

[@abdulazizfahad587]

is that maximum oil check ( orange color ) that mean oil check is ok or overfill ?

[@EMFAudio]

I thought it was quite odd how that is labelled, but it means it is OK but the highest side of OK. If you show the orange color while hot it's fine but if you have it orange while just barely warm enough to check the level, when it gets hotter it will read overfill.

[@abdulazizfahad587]

So when it uprated temperature that showed ( green color) on temp gauge that mean the oil check is OK ? what temperature should to do check the oil ? Thank you

[@EMFAudio]

@@abdulazizfahad587 When you first start it and it is within spec to check oil level it is only around 170 degrees F. If you take a reading a 170 F then do it again at 200 F it will read higher level at 200 F. I would recommend making sure it's closer to 200 F to be satisfied on the level.

[@cutdepiefails6596]

Where did you found the torque specifications?

[@EMFAudio]

McLaren factory service manual

[@Weekendlore91]

Can you buy the oil they use or the McLaren?

[@EMFAudio]

The oil in this video is the same oil with a different label on the jug. If you get the McLaren branded oil it's only sold in pints and IIRC will cost you around $300 in just oil.

[@robsorgdrager8477]

This uses a Mercedes engine right ? You forgot to have the engine temp set at flesh searing to allow the hot oil to carry out contaminates and blister your skin. Also remember kids, allow your engine to reach operating temps and hold it there for twenty min to allow moisture to escape into the breather system. Short tripping your oil combined with extended oil change intervals is the number one reason you have to come see me to get new pistons and timing chain assemblies every 60 k 😉. Is that the new brush less Ryobi ? How do you like that? Been looking at picking one up, tool guy wants way too merch fo a deeee Walt .

[@EMFAudio]

Pagani uses a Mercedes engines, McLaren uses their own (except in the F1, which was BMW). Engine temp was hot, hotter than comfortable to get it on your skin for too long. It's 0W40 so it flows like wine pretty well anyway. I've had that Ryobi for several years, maybe 5 or 6, it's not brushless but I do like it quite a bit. I'm still on the original batteries too.

[@robsorgdrager8477]

@@EMFAudio I have a old Ryobi and I've used it in a professional environment daily, I am also on my o/e batts going on seven years now . I knew the engine came from one of those euro guys😁. Well it looks like the custom audio biz is doing good😉🤑👍

[@markcole1473]

@@EMFAudio Pedant hat on ☺ McLaren have never used a BMW engine F1. They currently use Renault engines and before that Honda (2015-2017) and Mercedes (1995-2014). The M838T engine used in the MP4 12C is unique to McLaren but derived from the Nissan Motorsport VRH engine... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLaren_M838T_engine

[@RobertMcCalle]

Was it my speaker or the audio record noise ?

[@EMFAudio]

Depends what noise you're talking about.

[@RobertMcCalle]

@@EMFAudio sound came out like my soundcard or speaker had blown.. Probably my app had expired needed to upgrade

[@EMFAudio]

@@RobertMcCalle yeah that's not in the recording

[@ByronNavarro-es7rt]

How often do you change the oil?

[@EMFAudio]

1 year or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first. A lot of track use usually needs it at lower mileage though.

[@prostock3]

how do you reset the light though?!

[@EMFAudio]

That is something you must either change the date on the car or have someone with a dealer level tool clear, unfortunately.

[@birit911]

Is this a Direct Lift Pro Park 8s?

[@EMFAudio]

It isn't, but it appears it is. There are several companies putting their name on the same lift, minor differences between them, like the fluid tank might vary.

[@chansanith6248]

is this the same for others like 570s 650s or 720s?

[@EMFAudio]

It's identical for the 650s and 675LT. The 570s should be very similar (I haven't done one to tell you what's different up top, the bottom should be the same, checking oil level is a little different I think). The 720s I suspect will be a little different as the M840T is a different engine but McLaren likes to make things the same across models.

[@chansanith6248]

@@EMFAudio oh thank you very much for the tip, starting to do the service for 650s and 720s soon!! very new to this brand.

[@jonathanpinders.r.5627]

That is a mission screw that. We want bass 😋

[@nitro66215]

Low on gas... very low.... let's run the oil check and rev to 2k for a while.... lol... Necessary... but hilarious to me.

[@referencechannel996]

You know your car is loosing value because of that right?

[@EMFAudio]

You know it's not actually, right? The only person that will say the car is worth less because there isn't a receipt from a dealer doing an oil change is the same person that won't buy it in the first place, nor will they buy it to drive it. This is also the same person that won't touch a car that's been modified in any fashion, which this car also has, which also raises the value for those who actually drive these cars.

[@liamollen3105]

13:10 😂😂😂😂

[@jacobmarvel3474]

Need to invest in a eletric ratchet ol son

[@EMFAudio]

I have an air ratchet, I don't like using those when going into aluminum.

[@jacobmarvel3474]

@@EMFAudio just don't hammer on it go ezzy

[@caseyallison1714]

Don't own a Mclaren, watched anyway haha

[@EMFAudio]

You might like my other channel, kzbin.info

[@khunchai43]

Poorly design for engine oil service or intense for dealer to make money.

[@EMFAudio]

It's no different than any other dry sump car. This one is actually quite straight forward and simple in comparison to many. Bugatti W16 engine has 13 drain plugs.

[@khunchai43]

@@EMFAudio Make all the plug same size and required same tool. Too many sub-suppliers.

[@EMFAudio]

@@khunchai43 There is a plug, a bolt, and 2 turbo lines. The only thing that could be made the same is the sump tank and engine drain. Having those two the same for one each isn't that big of a deal, it's not complicating things and if that slows you down, you shouldn't be working on that car because you're a 15 minute oil change place.

[@jonahd9406]

We do them for $250.

[@EMFAudio]

That's pretty reasonable.

[@jessejuguilon1833]

Where are you located and do you reset the service light?

[@bobl78]

I´m sorry he spent all his Money on the car and has to Change the oil himself

[@EMFAudio]

Some people LIKE to work on their cars. There's quite a few more DIY videos kzbin.info/aero/PLl6L6_q7rzzKa4TD-qbH9lhwj1cJoupKz