Oil change access under Friendee.
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- Bongonaut
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Oil change access under Friendee.
Hi guys sorry for being a bit daft here but how do I get under to the sump plug I can just get my head under. Now I know I can jack it up is that it???
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2002 2.0 Aero with Outback Conversion and Roof Top Tent
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Personaly I use a Pela pump for the intermediate change and have an annual service with the MoT.
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2nd that. Have used nothing but a Pela pump for 12+ years and it has saved a lot of aggravation!
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Hi so you don't need to get to sump with the pump then?. Oh and flaners I know.
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I am getting one of those pumps they look great cheers guys
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Sound.
You must do it after a run so she's up to temp, insert the tube then pull back about 1/4" once it touches the bottom.
You must do it after a run so she's up to temp, insert the tube then pull back about 1/4" once it touches the bottom.
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Re: Oil change access under Friendee.
Thats so the oil is thin and sucks up easily. Hold the suction tube like a dart when inserting it so you can best feel for it hitting sump bottom. A few have missed this point and carried on pushing it in way too far with the result it got caught on machinery. But if you use good sense and proceed with caution it should be fine. Its never caught me out in all these years and I can't imagine the hassle of doing my oil change without one.
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Yes, I've always heard a positive 'clunk' when it touches the sump bottom.
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Ooooh matron
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Ahh yes, but a very satisfying and rewarding 'clunk'.
Bill, you're a scamp.
Bill, you're a scamp.
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Sorry just one more question. Can I change the filter after I have drained the oil with the pela pump
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I would say it's no different, just don't tell the filter.
And I'd put a tray under it anyhow, just to catch any oil in it.
And I'd put a tray under it anyhow, just to catch any oil in it.
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Haha I won't tell the filter thankyou once again.