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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Owen on 21 June 2007, 13:38:18

Title: Numpty advice needed
Post by: Owen on 21 June 2007, 13:38:18

Right! Am gonna change the oil and filter today!
Now bearing in mind that the last engine I worked on was a Vauxhall Viva ;D 20 years ago :-? And aint looked at an engine since!

So, what do I need, and is it easy for a donkey to do! ;D

Title: Re: Numpty advice needed
Post by: Timbuk on 21 June 2007, 13:42:21

What you will need is an extra litre of semi-synth, five litres is gonna leave it a bit short :-/

Title: Re: Numpty advice needed
Post by: Owen on 21 June 2007, 13:43:44

Done that, 5.75L the book says! So got another tub.

Title: Re: Numpty advice needed
Post by: Timbuk on 21 June 2007, 13:45:00

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Done that, 5.75L the book says! So got another tub.

You are keen ;D

Title: Re: Numpty advice needed
Post by: Owen on 21 June 2007, 13:51:58

So wheres the filter as I look from underneath? :-/

Title: Re: Numpty advice needed
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 June 2007, 13:54:07

Have a read of this maintenance guide:

How to change the oil on a V6 (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1167519662)

Title: Re: Numpty advice needed
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 June 2007, 13:55:24

Ow yes, I wouldn't prime the filter with oil, it will only end up down your arm when you fit it....

Title: Re: Numpty advice needed
Post by: Owen on 21 June 2007, 13:55:37

Oooo, cheers for that, will let you know if i break owt! ;D

Title: Re: Numpty advice needed
Post by: Owen on 21 June 2007, 14:01:23

No filter removel tool here! Recon its ok to stick a screwdriver through it and twist it off :question

Title: Re: Numpty advice needed
Post by: Dazzler on 21 June 2007, 14:21:59

No not really, go to any motor factors and get a chain wrench for undoing the filter......much better and less messy job ;)

Title: Re: Numpty advice needed
Post by: ians on 21 June 2007, 14:43:43

You may even be able to untwist it by hand if you get a good grip..

Title: Re: Numpty advice needed
Post by: Owen on 21 June 2007, 15:03:05

Just went to move the car, moved it, and when I put it back into park, it stalled!
On starting back up the airbag light and the ABS light are on, took it for a spin, still on?
Any ideas, or is it an Omega quirk ;)

Title: Re: Numpty advice needed
Post by: Dazzler on 21 June 2007, 15:32:32

Leave it a while and try again........if not disconnect the battery and leave for a couple of hours and try again. Make sure that you have the radio code before you disconnect the battery.

Title: Re: Numpty advice needed
Post by: Timbuk on 21 June 2007, 15:36:09

Have you tried it again :question

Title: Re: Numpty advice needed
Post by: ians on 21 June 2007, 17:56:19

If I stall and restart the airbag light does stay on but only for a few seconds.

Title: Re: Numpty advice needed
Post by: Owen on 21 June 2007, 18:13:36

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Leave it a while and try again........if not disconnect the battery and leave for a couple of hours and try again. Make sure that you have the radio code before you disconnect the battery.

Yep done it, all sweet and good again! :y

Title: Re: Numpty advice needed
Post by: Dave-C on 21 June 2007, 18:18:51

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No filter removel tool here! Recon its ok to stick a screwdriver through it and twist it off :question

Remember the environment and your skin ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Numpty advice needed
Post by: Chopsdad on 21 June 2007, 20:58:01

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No filter removel tool here! Recon its ok to stick a screwdriver through it and twist it off :question

If a screwdriver worked on the Viva it will still work 20 years on - just a bit messy that's all.  :y

Title: Re: Numpty advice needed
Post by: TheBoy on 21 June 2007, 21:04:23

those bit gas/plumbers wrenches work if they open wide enough....