How To Change Your Cars Fluids

[@davidalexander8543]

Marty's mastered the pullout game. 6:05

[@user-ys4op3ux1p]

I already knew how to change fluids. I just love how entertaining this show is. I really wish they made more, because this show is up there with Top Gear as far as entertainment goes in my opinion.

[@zankar]

it's amazing how much better a car runs with fresh fluids and sparkplugs.

[@benw1307]

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[@lukem8692]

I heard with when stupid people that dont charge oil and once they do they said it was like a whole new car haha

[@CarlosRamirez-xg1qj]

It really is, that's why I always change the fluids, sparkplugs & filters as soon as I buy a used car. It's unbelievable how many people I've run into that don't do their service in years & then get surprised when their car drives like shit.

[@MattS-ig2br]

"It's 100% 3 Cylinder, Martin." - got me good

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

"very oily tool you've got there Martin"

[@123Bosniak]

i use milk instead of oil, works fine.

[@Bicycle_Fungi]

Still coming back to these early vids for great basic how-to’s and mad Daihatsu action 👊 thanks guys. ❤

[@cHrIsB1X]

I watch each episode again and again on a daily basis just because of the humor and general quality of each film. Good job MCM, #1 car show in my heart

[@ChristmasCrustacean1]

Rope... gloves... rubber bands... a blanket.

[@christianbugatticg]

He might have delivered newspapers

[@mightycarmods]

@d4rkice12 Depends if your car has a heater tap or not. Many heaters have the coolant running through them all the time so you don't need to turn it to hot.

[@PAMAROSHOUSE]

that a lucky little car I bet it fells happy someone is giving it some tlc.

[@Brandonvscars695]

nek minnit it blows up im not joking, thats what happened

[@BryanEndres97]

Brandon P Mine too. Changed the plugs and the tranny blew

[@mightycarmods]

@godzillasballs Very kind. If you'd like to show some support you can grab something from the MCM shop which is MCM url with /shop on the end of it. Cheers!

[@whatsforsupa]

rip blue turd

[@flashhart2000]

I thought I'd change the oil myself to save some money so I found the sump plug emptied and then refilled. I was surprised how little oil I needed to top her up!!!!! Anyway long and the short of it, my Gearbox seized 2 days later :)

[@iamstd2]

A couple things about the coolant: - Always use distilled or deionized water and never tap water. The minerals will develop deposits in the water jackets and potentially clog flow. Tap water can also accelerate electrolysis. - Use extended life coolant whenever possible. Lesser coolants may have silicates in them which are abrasive to ceramic water pump seals and cause premature failure. - Any more than a 70/30 mix will begin to have a reverse effect on the cooling abilities of the coolant, and can cause sludge or even jelly to form.

[@denizengt]

If anyone felt the need to prove anything, it was you with this extremely insightful reply. Trolling youtube comments? Must be school holidays.

[@thomastrotta7859]

"I don't think this is fast martin."

[@Ward1706]

+Thomas Trotta Well, my car's making about the same power that the Turd was making post it's swap. It's stock (currently anyway), but it does feel faster than my mum's Swift.

[@Lolvi6]

Hey! My mum has a swift too! They are absolutely horrifically slow, aren't they?

[@kester135]

old engine oil makes a great weed killer ... and everything else killer... save it for your neighbors. Also brake fluid make a great paint stripper, do with that information as you wish.

[@vtecvic4474]

The first time Moog mentions goats on MCM

[@1203fild]

Vtec Vic The first time the legendary Blue Turd appears on MCM

[@PigMCplayer]

FilipD. 2nd*

[@s142nr]

@TimOfDoom Your local auto parts retailer. I used gunk motor flush. I drained pretty much all of my oil and added new cheapo oil + the motor flush just to see if it would make a difference...it did. When I drained it, the oil I put in that was brand new turned blacker than coal in 5 minutes. I highly recommend it

[@prosen426]

I love the chatter as marty is going through the car, got me in stitches :D keep up the amazing effort guys :)

[@tyhyhh]

when they come out with a new episode it makes my day

[@KLP2566]

great video, just to add when replacing the oil filter make to sure to fill it up with oil prior instalment and to apply oil to the seal on the oil filter to ensure a good fit

[@Cuitcell]

Mighy Car Mods is a amazing show, im just watching the episodes over and over again! So, i want to thank you guys for all the cool and helpful videos :) Keep it up!

[@Yippykaiyay]

i just changed the power steering fluid in my 98 kia sportage. steers like a champ. thank you so much guys.

[@cargando6321]

What about refreshing this video? I don't know why, but I love to see this type of videos

[@XenomorphLV426]

I get genuinely excited when I see a new Mighty Car Mods video.

[@TheHeftyDanielson]

Not sure if you can get these over in AUS/NZ but I would recommend a haynes manual. it's like having a best friend who knows what he's doing. :D

[@PBJPRODUCTIONSTUDIOS]

R.I.P Blue Turd :c

[@mtktm]

@MasterTenku the reason for only hand tight is because the o-ring absorbs some of the oil and swells. this will actually tighten it further onto the engine without have to turn the filter further.

[@dapankake23]

Thanks for that tip on unplugging the oil nut, I just did my first oil change and car Is tuning smooth

[@maciejcymerys191]

Still my favourite MCM video, 10 years on

[@tommyxboy101]

couple extra tips, make sure the old ring off the old oil filter is off the block of the engine before fitting the new filter and also dip your finger in some new oil and smear it over the o-ring around the new filter before installment, it stops the rare chance of the o-ring sticking slightly and failing to ensure a complete seal, resulting in leaks.

[@Pretzil43]

I was always told to lube the seal of the oil filter with oil before doing it up, but I just went and tried it without it and I gained 10Kw atw, Thanks MCM!

[@TheNerdJD]

A fellow Integra owner... I have a LS as a daily, and a LS/V as a toy :) An engine that's running too cold has a negative effect over a period of time - one of which is potential wear and corrosion from excess combustion acids on your engine... as well as possible excess fuel/water into your oil. Your car can also be adding excessive fuel (which also reduces your fuel economy) which will not be spent until hitting your catalytic converter - damaging the catalyst inside it.

[@TheNerdJD]

Agreed. The only time chem-flushes are risk free is when they're used on a moderately maintained engine that have been regularly serviced. Even then, with age... I'd still recommend doing synthetic oil "flush" cycles every third oil change :D

[@ucmmachampionsaviour4778]

I strongly agree with you, this show is so entertaining and exciting to watch, it is supreme like Top Gear, I wish they never stop making these cool videos, I knew how to change all the fluids before watching this video but I just love watching MCM videos. GO MCM GO!!! GO AS FAR AS POSSIBLE AND GO CATCH THE RATINGS OF TOP GEAR, HOPEFULLY YOU WILL!!!

[@joet4806]

Great Video! To make a more complete Power steering fluid change, perhaps remove the return line as it enters the reservoir, run a clear plastic hose from this return line to an open pan. Seal off the reservoir return entry port. Lift up car, place on jackstands. Have someone start car, fill & keep filling the reservoir. Run car till return fluid into pan is clean.

[@samurphy]

If you can get access to the return line on the PS fluid reservoir, you can detach it and put it into a waste jug, then have someone else turn on the car and turn the wheels back and forth. It will pump the fluid into the waste jug, and you can refill the reservoir with clean as it empties. Be careful not to let the pump run dry.

[@Johny40Se7en]

Little tip about the spark plugs, don't tighten them unless they're completely square in the hole they're going into, the body of spark plugs are made of porcelain(usually white and have a hard plastic-y look and feel to 'em) it can crack very easily and if it does you can't use it anymore. Very cool video, it's good for people to learn about this basic stuff. I saw a youtube video of a service on a car and the engine had all sludgy purple oil, the owner didn't service it for so long, sick.

[@paky66]

@mightycarmods You forgot to draw attention to the copper washers from the oil plug and gearbox plug. After a few services they thin to much and need to be replaced (yes, i've seen the fact that your washers are not made out of copper, but they should be) Another thing you forgot to mention is removing the water-plug from the block if you want to drain all the coolant inside the engine. It is there and most of the time is hard to access (even harder to open)

[@Mr_Potts]

@mightycarmods hey guy just one thing when bleeding the radiator you need to made sure you turn the heater on full hot and max fan so that way your coolant can get into your heater core just thought id give ya a heads up only cos you didnt mention it keep up the good work guys

[@vwchuch91]

If you're talking about the hole on top, don't do it. That's the bell housing, used to check your engine timing. That's also where your clutch is at, pour trans fluid in there and you might ruin the clutch. Your best bet is to fill it from the side plug. All drain and fill holes should be exactly the same (in appearance and size) so nobody gets the wrong bolt out.

[@92pathse]

Not sure if was mentioned somewhere in the comments... Many cars will not bleed out the air in the cooling system through the radiator cap. Find the highest point in the system and look for a bleed screw. Sometimes it's labeled, sometimes not. Some engines also require priming the water pump by adding coolant to a bleed screw near the pump. The important thing is, do some research before you start.

[@nVinc3nt]

Hi MCM I am a huge fan. This video is awesome, but now that some of your fans have gotten dirty with changing car fluids, how about you guys teach us how to change a timing belt.

[@8BitHate]

Jump over to the MCM forums! That's the place you should go for help.

[@HistoryBhoy]

The song at 6:25 is too good. Well done!

[@JorrisvdBerg]

I bought a '99 granny driven Turd this week and I love it! It cost me €300 (428,60 AUD) which isn't much here in the netherlands. It has E.windows, E.mirrors, Aircon, cool wheels, new shocks and timingbelt. Almost a full tank even :D oh and it has the same cable for the boot and fillercap but is from '99 ;p

[@solidmonkey09]

Only if you live in an area that is known for hard water. Excessive mineral content in tap water is what creates corrosion inside your cooling system. If you can drink tap water straight from the facet, then it's ok for your cooling system. Also if you live in a hot environment (like here in Houston) it's better to have a higher water concentration than coolant. Coolant has a lower boiling point than water.

[@3mike5]

first song ive ever purchased. WOW.. Moog your awesome dude.Keep up the good work.

[@Chebele97]

how hard did you torck your spark plugs

[@jcadlols]

Quick tip, smear a bit of fresh oil around the seal on the oil filter. It helps prevent leaking. :)

[@GenYShyGuy]

Handy little tip: The heater hoses run from the block, and behind the thermostat. If you want to flush your cooling system without taking your thermostat out just take one off, put a hose into it, run some water and start your engine. Done.

[@out2awnser]

When you go to put the new oil filter on just dab your finger in the old oil and rub it on the gasket on the top of the oil filter, this will prevent the gasket snapping or breaking when you screw it on.

[@TheGoodLeftUndone93]

Genuinely can't wait to do my first oil change :D

[@Cra2yFac3]

One thing I like to do when I change my engine oil is to put some new oil into the new filter before screwing the filter back on. This is so that the engine isn't starved of oil when you turn it on for the first time after the oil change (oil goes from the oil pan --> oil filter --> engine). I know you guys couldn't do that with this car because of the orientation of the filter, but if anyone can I recommend it just as an extra measure of car care and protection!

[@emir895]

no essentially it gets burnt black by heat pressure time and cooling and lubricating parts. so it will always get burnt between oil changes. But if you change it regularly it will let it run more of its life successfully.

[@Firebert79TA]

Straight water, or even better, straight water with water wetter, is actually better at transferring heat and will help the car run cooler. Anti-freeze or "coolant" lowers the freezing temperature and raises the boiling temperature to help prevent freezing and boiling. It also, as said in the video, can help prevent corrosion a bit.

[@juliena4808]

Even pulling your wheels off and cleaning/re-greasing your brakes can go a long way like keeping braking performance at max, or even prevent pre-mature brake fading and wear. Every 2 months should be fine. One thing i hate about living in Canada is not being able to work on my car in the winter, because of all the snow and the sheer freezing cold temperatures. So when it's summer, I Go Nuts!

[@7suprasonic]

wooden blocks or a bunch of planks. you can even make mini stairs with the planks and just drive your car up on to them. just dont stop too hard when youre on top because the boards might slide.

[@BertoAndre93]

i absolutely love mighty car mods best show ever :D you boys should get a tv show kinda like top gear but show how to do mods and other things to cars

[@ralliartfanevoix]

@AlfredvanKuik oil changes are simple. pull the sump plug, go off and have a smoke or 2 while it's draining, and when you come back, you should be ok to re install the plug, and put in new oil. :D

[@MegaAvenger98]

A GOOD TIP: Im not sure if they showed but for first time oil changers: Before you stick your new oil filter on, put a dab of oil on your finger and rub it on the rubber seal around the top of the filter.

[@seanrobin6573]

ABSOLUTELY Magnificent Insight

[@azntranc3951]

I come for the tutorials but stay for Marty and MOOG's great personalities :D

[@Rogers1977]

For the tranny fluid, what I like to do is take the speedo sensor out because it's on the top of the transmission (instead of on the side where the filler hole is) where I can get to it easily. Then just stick a funnel in and fill 'er up! Might not be the same for every car, but I know with the older Honda manual transmissions (ones mated with like B and D series) are like this.

[@ifixtruckz]

hey guys few questions: what do you do with all these rides in your videos? and please do a how to on headlights, installing them, and shit like that. great videos guys.

[@Jasedaace]

loved the colt at the end that just flew past them on the road hahaha

[@MrROTD]

If you have a turbo fill the filter with oil before installing it, Lube the gasket on the Oil filter and clean the plate where the gasket contacts the engine. Overtightening a filter is a bad idea because the gasket will swell up anyway and makes it difficult to remove later especially in tight areas. Changing the fuel filter if needed/possible is a good Idea while youre at it

[@boochieboy814]

@nanocg8 Usually around 18-20 ft lbs, but it differs from one car manufacturer to another.

[@GingerKidCustoms]

@d4rkice12 also when bleeding the system, after you have filled up the radiator, run the the car (heater on depending) til it gets to operating temperature (no higher than half way on the temp gauge in the car usually) or until the radiator fan turns on cus at that point the thermostat has opened and any air bubbles in the engine block can escape via the radiator and then top the coolant up. Duno if this applies to all makes and models but yeh lol. Keep up the good work. You guys are awesome

[@xTriiKzZLAWD]

just a little tip with the oil filter just run a little bit of oil around the o ring to make sure it seals :)

[@bavarianbanshee]

It means Wheel Horsepower. BHP is the measure of an engine's horsepower before the loss in power caused by the gearbox, alternator, differential, water pump, and other auxiliary components. WHP is the power that is actually reaching the wheels.

[@M0ren025]

"Unless it blows up again like it did yesterday marty" THAT WAS SOOOO FUNNY

[@emir895]

So yes it does lubricate less. However you should always follow OEM specs. I live in MN and here I use a lighter oil than spec for smoother operation. I am ASE certified if you have any further questions please leave my channel a message and I'll gladly answer it.

[@IllegalTacos]

Man, I dont even really do cars, but I love your show anyway

[@oddstuff123]

First Blue Turd video and it is wonderful!

[@15antny]

i love all the cars you find they are so cool i wish i could get my hands on one here in the US

[@bigwill66]

Boom! More cool stuff from MCM, useful stuff to know!

[@MarkKardasz1]

Just use blocks of hardwood mate, I use it when my jackstands are in use on another car if I need more :)

[@SmileyTom666]

a couple of comments so far about running oil around the oil filter seal... it doesnt actually make it seal any better, it just makes it possible to take off when you change it next

[@davidk7132]

just a tip when you change to oil filter put some old oil on the rubber ring of the filter it gives it a better seal

[@aaronhydrick4912]

dont forget about your blinker fluid

[@landaverdebrianwoof]

only bmw owners have to worry about that

[@roddydykes7053]

BMW's come without it and it's not able to be added

[@automan224]

+Chef he is serious. But when your gonna take the effort to put the fluid in you should grease up your muffler bearings

[@pammy5260]

+automan224 what is a muff?

[@jamesmuffins3330]

Hey guys, chrisfix here. Today i will show you how to change your blinker fluid

[@TheNerdJD]

Maybe not so much a power gain; but you may definitely notice a difference with overall performance and power restoration.

[@mtktm]

@mtktm also should of mentioned that its a good idea to prime the filter, by filling it with oil before putting it on. obviously not a good idea if its mounted sideways, like on the example in the vid.

[@emir895]

Not to mention brands but lower priced level fluids tend to become thick and begin to have a sluge consistency which when turned in to a thicker "Paste" it does affect its Performance. Not viscosity but its consistency. using a synthetic full or blend is ok and interchangeable now with conventional and synthetic does not become or make a sluge consistency. Personally I do not use synthetic but f you tow or do hd work I would recommend it for any engine but conventional is just fine.

[@ceirwan]

A tip with the oil filter is to rub some new oil onto the rubber seal of the filter, it will screw on easier and make a better seal :)

[@TWPSchannel]

one thing you guys should do is a video on how to properly change an automatic transmissions fluid and filter, many ppl tend to destroy their torque converter or transmission by not doing so

[@theafterschoolalex]

i know, but they never mentioned to drain into a container if it had been coolant. "Drain the radiator by removing the bottom hose, flushing all the old coolant out" was all that was said. Other people might get the wrong idea and flush rad fluid all over the street.

[@ralliartfanevoix]

@Snoopazz1 Side mounted oil filters are a pain, because if you do this, it will spill the oil down the block. the ST162 Celica is notorius for this, if you are not really quick with it. its on a sort of a downwards angle... meaning you cover your block in oil if you dont have the reflexes of a ninja. :P

[@samin90]

A battery change is pretty much standard procedure here in Canada. I still find it hard to believe that manufacturers are still sticking in batteries that'll only provide 300CCA, that's barely enough to turn over a V6 in an Accord.

[@P4YNT3R199]

the green jack with the handle is a hydraulic jack and the blue ones are called axle stands

[@MrROTD]

Use a good quality filter, lots of well known brands have crappy valves in them so that if your filter is installed sideways or upside-down the oil can drain out and starve your bearings on starting. I know all this I work in a lube shop. Also Follow the directions on the flushing fluid and don't flush a leaky engine it can make it much worse.

[@Maxam-Media]

BOV's don't just go off when shifting but yeah they sound cool. Although there are some extremely stupid bov's that make a horse noise when releasing air. I like the ones that release a clean sound like what you get when disconnecting something from a hose from an air compressor

[@TheNerdJD]

Not necessarily. Flush is definitely a gamble... and the deciding factor will always be the amount of abuse and lack of service done to a vehicle. Sometimes the muck and grime will have patched up a potentially weak spot... and flush can be overly abrasive on those pseudo "bandages". It is more recommended on older engines to have synthetic oil "flushes" more so than chemical flushes because of that... since engine oils do contain detergents to keep everything clean =P

[@mtktm]

You guys forgot to lube up the o-ring on the oil filter and checking if the o-ring from the old oil filter isn't still stuck on the engine. either could cause it to loose oil and take a dump while driving. lubing the o-ring is so it doesn't bind up and fold on itself as you are tightening it on. and should of mentioned that the filter should only be tightened as tight as you can only by hand.

[@KOakaKO]

Coolant also lubricates the seal on the water pump shaft bearing. This is important, assuming you'd prefer not to replace your water pump anytime soon. ;)

[@dunniss]

Love your videos guys, and I am by no means an expert but tap water isn't good for engines water galleries long term, you need to use distilled water to stop corrosion.

[@ralliartfanevoix]

@dan110024 not really. just so it wont turn anymore, you dont use alot of force. the amount of turning req.d varies between it being a crush washer type or a taper type. taper type dosent need much turning at all.a quick nip is all it needs. washer type, you go until you feel the washer crush. (moment of a little resistance.) then nip it tight. thats what i do anyway. :D

[@DeWina512]

good thinking. and when i change my oil filer and oil i dont need to rub the rubber seal on the oil filter.

[@ThePhan7em]

Please make a video on how to install turbos and nos kits, that's would be awesome. Also, great video once again.