You're NOT an idiot. If you aren't real familiar with oil changes on vehicles, you're going to make mistakes. The key is to learn from those mistakes and move on.
Don't use a long socket when a short one will do. It can cause the socket to angle off to one side and slip off, especially when using a long handle or breaker bar, as the torque pressure may not stay square on the bolt or nut. Been there done that in my 67 years of sore knuckles. If you must use a long socket, try to hold the end of the ratchet so it stays square on the bolt.
Rotate the oil jug about 90 degrees (Flat side up) to make pouring the oil easier when full, keep the pour hole as near the top as possible to create a higher angle when pouring.
That's a fine job! Stay on top of your maintenance and hopefully your car will last for many miles to come. Super Tech is good oil. Just don't push it too long.
Decent job for the first time, and kudos to you for doing it! A tip... never "push" a wrench to loosen a nut or a bolt especially if your knuckles are potentially headed towards and hard or sharp objects. Rather "pull" to loosen with a straight arm and save your knuckles.
There's a " Snap On"( a good brand )breaker bar for sale on my local second hand site, ( has been for many weeks ) they want £60 for it (around the 80- 90 dollar mark I think ) .I do the same , piece of pipe or tubing over the ratchet bar or socket, a lot cheaper than £60. Also got some square tubing that fits over the arm of a 4 way brace for undoing tight wheel nuts( the thing is undefeated so far) 😅
I've been there before, having to leave a filter on and get around to it next time. It's all part of the learning experience, and usually you end up with better knowledge or tools coming out of it.
When I was about 12 years old I told my dad I wanted to change the oil without any help. In my zeal to do it right I overtightened the oil plug and stripped out the oil pan. That is very easy to do. Now at 57 years old and many, many oil changes later you showed me something I never thought of. I did a double take to see if that was a toilet plunger, and it isnt', but a toilet plunger could be a funnel in a pinch.
@@christanya43 i do mechanical matainence on 30 year old bowling machines for my job so every once in a while I run into some tricky bolts and have learned a few tricks to not destroy them. Glad I was able to show you something new life is always about learning things you never considered.
My (now) 21 yr old son just bought his 1st "classic" car we can work on together ('76 Thunderbird), and the 1st thing we will do together is change the oil & filter. He will learn by doing, which is exactly how it's done! Kudos for the effort!
Finally! A girl who doesn't think she's a genius! I was so tired of RU-vid recommending me those "Genius girl does something" videos 😮💨 Good job! and with the oil change too 😉
I wouldn't say you're an idiot. Worked with a mechanic in the business for 20 years who couldn't remember to refill the crankcase with oil after draining it.
All my autoz have a unique technique protocal. A vortec drain tube is awesome! A yogurt tub over under the filter gave me a clean oil change! Huge fill funnel saved my day!
Well done, sweetie! It gets easier each time you do it. Just remember that the drain plug does not need to be that tight. You're a car guy's dream girl. A girl that he has something in common with.
I appreciate seeing anyone working on their own cars. Usually if it’s something you’re unfamiliar with if you know a friend or family member who is knowledgeable they will gladly teach you. Atleast that’s how I feel about it.
Oil filling tip. Pour the oil out of the side of the jug/spout. Not the front of the spout. It will let you control the flow of oil better because you're holding the jug at a lower angle, and closer to the filler neck. Now go get that new filter. :)
I applaud your DIY mentality, but I would recommend checking your oil level before pouring in the whole bottle. It's always best not to over fill the oil. Good work.
Good job. Having the guts and being game enough to do it counts for a lot. For a first oil change that went really well. ive learnt never do it without the funnel.. as you also found out 😊
Behalte den Ölverbrauch des Motors im Auge, denn das 5W20 könnte je nach Einsatztemperatur und Laufleistung bzw. Verschleißzustand etwas zu dünn für den Motor sein. Ansonsten: Nur wer nichts tut macht keine Fehler. Nice Job, Respekt! 😍👍
Novice, not idiot. At least you're willing to tackle the job yourself and get dirty. That puts you well above the average majority of people your age today. Bravo!
could be worse, my neighbor used wrong size 12pt socket on his Jeep on a stuck plug he put sealant on, then buggered it worse with a vise-grips. I went over with propane torch and hammered on a 6-point and used breaker bar, told him to go get a new plug
those cartridge filters can disintegrate when not changed, so the filter ends up in pieces in the oil system. go grab the right tool for the filter cup and a qt of oil and change that thing out asap. side note. you'll only need half of that extra qt to top off.
You did great! Don't call yourself an idiot, you're not! I'm a Master Mechanic & sometimes I feel that way when working on a model I've never worked on before. Just take it nice & slow! I can tell you did your research.
Don't forget to put the bolt back in the oil filter housing. You should also check your oil level after replacing the oil. Since you left the old oil filter in you may have overfilled the engine by a quart. Please check it. you don't want to ruin your engine.
tilt the bottle the other way, flat toward the motor and it wont gurgle out. That was a great oil change! I would have to say the cartridge filter should have been changed too but some do that every other change. Im suprised that drain plug was so tight.
Kudos for the resilient effort you displayed! You did better than most people I've seen tried changing there oil on there one Just keep in mind if your using basic conventional oil is that your gonna have to change it again sooner; no more than 3k miles. I recommend using the ST High mileage full synthetic or Pennzoil Platnium and you can extend oil changes to 5-8k. It's only a $2-3 difference when buying at walmart.
Wish I could have helped you with that filter. Seems a little daunting at first, but not hard to do once you've done it a couple times. It does require a special wrench though. The new filter will come with two new O-rings for the housing that are super easy to change. (I have a 2010 Mazda 6 with the manual.)
@@BigNews2021 i think so too. 16:9 is better for dramatic storytelling, its too cropped vertically for a lot of more casual content where you want to show a bigger picture.
You are not an idiot. Everyone learns from the beginning, no one starts at perfect. As someone did say, pour from the flat side not the side you used and it is so easy to control with almost no drips.
I like that part of it, but otherwise like the peace of mind that comes from not having plastic parts for critical systems like oil. I've read about people having that cap break and not ending well. On my 2006 2.3L Milan, I replaced that housing with a traditional spin on housing. I don't really remember any details, but it is a Mazda part and was easy to swap out.
I broke the oil filter housing on my Toyota a couple months ago and I’ve been changing oil since the mid 80s. Was that a canning food transfer funnel? 😂
I did not see it in your video but if you did it that's great it's one thing you should always do is replace the drain plug washer all these pants all these cars generally have an aluminum drain plug washer that crushes to help seal the oil pan that way you tighten the oil pan down with moderate torque and you shouldn't need a breaker bar in the future.
I would be proud of my daughter if she wanted to tackle this job! I get the title is eye catching, but it should read "Brave girl does her own oil change" instead!
Wouldn't say you are an idiot. You might do dumb shit but you thought about putting holes in the top for ventilation. That's pretty smart. It might be a low bar but this is 2024.
Mia, buy a filter wrench and change that filter. Even if you need to buy another single quart of oil. When clogged, the oil will bypass the filter. You don't want that.
👍🤜👌 You need to brace the ratchet head with one hand and the handle with the other hand. The way that gives support, try moving the ratchet the same way when you can't give the ratchet head support. It really matters. You can strip bolts, break ratchets, etc, by the wrong loosening/ tightening methods. And always be cautious with aluminum, like some oil pans. Don't over tighten those. Could cause leaks around drain plug, etc. Good role of thumb. 👍🤜👌
@@DavidDavisDH judging from the sticker on the window when I bought it, it seems a mazda dealership was the last place to change the oil, which like yeah I can understand why they would want to prevent an average person from avoiding their business loll
Hey Mia, I don't know why your title your video idiot girl, I think you're actually pretty smart especially if you work on pin resetting equipment. Only concern I have as a mechanic that I have seen, is not changing the oil filter left that much oil in the engine and then you poured the entire five quarts in, hoping you checked the dipstick so you're not overfilled, overfilling your crankcase is just as damaging is not having enough oil. Those Mazdas are pretty tough engines but you still have to make sure the level is exact. I'm proud of you I think you did a good job overall!
Ok. I am 65 but I don't think I have ever seen an oil filter where you use a allen wrench, or a hex wrench, to open it. Then again I know nothing about Mazdas. But that's the first one I have ever seen.
Get a filter socket for your car, and next time use synthetic, especially if you're going to go more than 4 or 5k miles between changes. The Walmart synthetic is good stuff, no need to spend more for a name brand.
Are those vehicles notorious for needing a breaker bar to break the oil plug free? I've had my daughter changing the oil in the car we fixed up for her intermittently since she was 14 and have never had that issue... but maybe it's just the car?
That drain plug looks like the corners are getting rounded off. I would get a new drain plug and change it the next time you change the oil. Like someone else in the comments, you should use a shorter socket so it doesn't angle off to the side and slip off.
You really should've changed the oil filter. A short trip to your local auto parts store and less than 15 bucks would've gotten you the oil filter wrench and a proper funnel.
Why are you using a deep socket?? Oil won't damage an alternator. Just clean it up with engine cleaner and garden hose and let it dry. Make a funnel out of a sheet of printer paper and adhesive tap. DAH!!
Uninformed or unexperienced is not def of idiot , idiot is actually latin for not understanding politics . You did great and I did not see anything idiotic.