escort oil change
jumpin_jimini
04-02-2006, 12:29 PM
I have just bought a h reg ford escort and need to do an oil change but i cant work out how.there is a black thing with yellow in the middle and a pipe coming out of it is that where i put the oil in and how do i remove the cap any ideas?
mustang302
04-02-2006, 10:42 PM
I have just bought a h reg ford escort and need to do an oil change but i cant work out how.there is a black thing with yellow in the middle and a pipe coming out of it is that where i put the oil in and how do i remove the cap any ideas?
Hahaha.
Hahaha.
Black2000Ranger
04-03-2006, 08:47 PM
Hahaha.
lol
lol
Davescort97
04-04-2006, 08:16 PM
Yuk Yuk Yuk!
Lewis_17
04-15-2006, 04:12 PM
save yourself the trouble, and take it to a shop
Bobbywolf
04-16-2006, 11:33 PM
Well, I'll be one of the few who will actually try and help you, rather than ridicule you.
Your best bet would be to first pick up either a haynes manual for the car, or a chiltons manual. Either one is good. They are great resources and walk you through simple things like an oil change, to more complicated things as well. Basically you drain the oil by opening up the oil filler cap (on the valve cover) and removing the drain plug in the oil pan underneath the vehicle. After all the oil has drained (into a suitable container), you replace the drain plug. Then you remove the old oil filter, which can be a challenge to reach your arm in there, and swap in a fresh one, prelubricating the rubber seal with oil to prevent sticking. Twist it on hand tight, and then refill with oil, through the hole in the valve cover, checking the dipstick until you are at the fill mark. Replace the filler cap, and you are done. It is also a good idea to recheck the oil level after you run the vehicle for awhile, and then shut it off again.
These guys are giggling at you because this is a pretty basic procedure. But hey, everyone has to start somewhere. Good luck!
Your best bet would be to first pick up either a haynes manual for the car, or a chiltons manual. Either one is good. They are great resources and walk you through simple things like an oil change, to more complicated things as well. Basically you drain the oil by opening up the oil filler cap (on the valve cover) and removing the drain plug in the oil pan underneath the vehicle. After all the oil has drained (into a suitable container), you replace the drain plug. Then you remove the old oil filter, which can be a challenge to reach your arm in there, and swap in a fresh one, prelubricating the rubber seal with oil to prevent sticking. Twist it on hand tight, and then refill with oil, through the hole in the valve cover, checking the dipstick until you are at the fill mark. Replace the filler cap, and you are done. It is also a good idea to recheck the oil level after you run the vehicle for awhile, and then shut it off again.
These guys are giggling at you because this is a pretty basic procedure. But hey, everyone has to start somewhere. Good luck!
mustang302
04-18-2006, 11:41 PM
Well, I'll be one of the few who will actually try and help you, rather than ridicule you.
These guys are giggling at you because this is a pretty basic procedure. But hey, everyone has to start somewhere. Good luck!
Nah, we're giggling at him because he was trying to get someone to actually take the time to explain how to get the oil cap open. He made a funny, we were laughing, and you actually took the time to fall for his day late april fools joke.
These guys are giggling at you because this is a pretty basic procedure. But hey, everyone has to start somewhere. Good luck!
Nah, we're giggling at him because he was trying to get someone to actually take the time to explain how to get the oil cap open. He made a funny, we were laughing, and you actually took the time to fall for his day late april fools joke.
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