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Numpty advice needed
« 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
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Re: Numpty advice needed
« Reply #1 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 :-/
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Re: Numpty advice needed
« Reply #2 on: 21 June 2007, 13:43:44 »
Done that, 5.75L the book says! So got another tub.
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Re: Numpty advice needed
« Reply #3 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
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Re: Numpty advice needed
« Reply #4 on: 21 June 2007, 13:51:58 »
So wheres the filter as I look from underneath? :-/
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Re: Numpty advice needed
« Reply #5 on: 21 June 2007, 13:54:07 »
Have a read of this maintenance guide:

How to change the oil on a V6
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Re: Numpty advice needed
« Reply #6 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....

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Re: Numpty advice needed
« Reply #7 on: 21 June 2007, 13:55:37 »
Oooo, cheers for that, will let you know if i break owt! ;D
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Re: Numpty advice needed
« Reply #8 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
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Re: Numpty advice needed
« Reply #9 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 ;)
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Re: Numpty advice needed
« Reply #10 on: 21 June 2007, 14:43:43 »
You may even be able to untwist it by hand if you get a good grip..
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Re: Numpty advice needed
« Reply #11 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 ;)
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Re: Numpty advice needed
« Reply #12 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.
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Re: Numpty advice needed
« Reply #13 on: 21 June 2007, 15:36:09 »
Have you tried it again :question
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Re: Numpty advice needed
« Reply #14 on: 21 June 2007, 17:56:19 »
If I stall and restart the airbag light does stay on but only for a few seconds.
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