diy sevice
Hi I would like to know how many people on here service there cars themselves who are not mechanics, I'm not talking a new clutch or anything but oil,diff/gearbox oil, coolant, brakes and sparkplugs as times are hard and I've got the fluids etc was considering doing the jobs myself, is there any of the above I should stay away from, and is there any novices tackled these themselves?
|
Just noticed the title I mean service before someone pics up on it
|
Anyone?
|
go for it m8, i service mine myself when i can be arsed, i have done the clutch before (easy) even changed engines which wasnt too hard tbh,.
|
:thumb:do it your self mate not hard as it looks go for it, let us know how it goes
|
i do all my own servicing even engine builds, body work etc (final paint at body shop though ) and im a electrician. its not hard but on the impreza make sure the oil filter is full (can take around 20 mins till full ) and i always pull the plugs off crank and cam sensor and crank till full oil pressure before strike engine up.
|
I do all my own servicing on the wagon, would take on a clutch if I had time. I have rebuilt a Daimler Double six V12 from scratch and three skyline cambelts so it certainly pays to do what you can.
|
When changing the plugs you'll need to take out the battery, washer bottle and air box plus the air scoop. Gives just enough space
|
Originally Posted by ukimpreza
(Post 10292287)
i do all my own servicing even engine builds, body work etc (final paint at body shop though ) and im a electrician. its not hard but on the impreza make sure the oil filter is full (can take around 20 mins till full ) and i always pull the plugs off crank and cam sensor and crank till full oil pressure before strike engine up.
|
Hi the crank sensor is just under the alternator at the front of the engine. To obtain oil pressure after an oil change you can unplug the crank sensor and turn over the engine on the starter to prime the oil pump until the oil pressure light goes out. I use drive on stands when I change my oil.
|
Originally Posted by P1P!
(Post 10293763)
Hi the crank sensor is just under the alternator at the front of the engine. To obtain oil pressure after an oil change you can unplug the crank sensor and turn over the engine on the starter to prime the oil pump until the oil pressure light goes out. I use drive on stands when I change my oil.
|
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 06:38 PM. |
© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands