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what's up everybody speaking from car
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justify and today we're talking about
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oil changes we're going to break down
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the top five oil change mistakes and
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show you exactly how to avoid them all
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right the first mistake is a big one
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using the wrong oil type this is
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something that can easily be overlooked
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but it's crucial for the health of your
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engine every engine is different and car
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manufacturers design them to run best on
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a specific oil viscosity this means that
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the oil's thickness and flow
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characteristics are tailored to the
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using the wrong one can seriously mess
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things up it can lead to poor
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lubrication increased friction and even
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engine damage over time the wrong
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viscosity can cause your engine to
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overheat and not flow properly thick oil
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can clog Pathways while thin oil might
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not provide enough protection now where
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do you find the right oil type it's in
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your owner's manual and sometimes even
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printed right on the oil cap itself
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always double check to ensure you're
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using the correct oil take a minute to
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check it's worth it a little effort now
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can save you from costly repairs and
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keep your engine running smoothly for
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years to come this next mistake is
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another common one skipping the oil
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filter change the oil filter traps all
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the dirt grime and metal shavings that
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build up over time when you don't change
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the filter all that nasty stuff just
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keeps circulating in your engine acting
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like sandpaper on all the moving Parts
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always replace the oil filter every
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single time you change your oil chapter
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3 overtightening the drain plug don't be
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a gorilla the mistake I see all the time
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time is overtightening many people think
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that tighter is better but that's not
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the case here overtightening it can
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strip the threads in the oil pan or even
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crack the pan itself this can lead to
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costly repairs and a lot of frustration
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so how do you avoid this first make sure
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you're using the right size wrench using
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the wrong size can cause you to apply
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too much force then tighten the plug
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snugly by hand and then give it a little
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extra turn with the wrench remember it
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doesn't need to be super tight use a
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torque wrench your owner's manual will
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tell you the exact torque specifications
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for your car following these specs
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ensures you don't overdo it by following
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these steps you can avoid the common
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Pitfall of overtightening and keep your
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car running smoothly happy wrenching
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chapter 4 checking the oil level don't
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just assume it's good checking your oil
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level is a crucial part of vehicle
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maintenance too little oil and your
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engine isn't getting proper lubrication
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this can lead to increased friction
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overheating and ultim
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severe engine damage on the other hand
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too much oil can be just as harmful you
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risk blowing out seals and gaskets which
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means leaks and expensive repairs excess
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oil can also cause foaming which reduces
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the oil's ability to lubricate the
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engine properly after filling up with
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the new oil wait a few minutes for it to
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settle this allows the oil to distribute
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evenly throughout the engine then pull
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out the dipstick wipe it clean reinsert
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it fully and check the reading this
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ensures you get an accurate measurement
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make make sure the oil level is between
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the minimum and maximum marks it's that
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simple regularly checking and
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maintaining the correct oil level can
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save you from costly repairs and keep
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your engine running smoothly chapter 5
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ignoring oil change intervals the
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biggest mistake of all over time engine
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oil breaks down it gets contaminated
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with dirt metal particles and loses its
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ability to lubricate and protect your
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engine if you keep pushing it past the
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recommended interval you're basically
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running your engine on sludge check your
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owner's manual if will tell you the
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recommended oil change interval for your
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specific car don't push your luck so
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there you have it guys the top five oil
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change mistakes that can ruin your
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engine and cost you a ton of money
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avoiding these mistakes is all about
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being informed and taking a few extra
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minutes to do things right if you found
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