Oil Fixes That You Must Learn | Workshop Diaries | Edd China

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  @ChrisCanMakeStuff · 4 years ago

  That oil filter placement seems to be designed for extracting the maximum amount of money from the customer come service time! :D

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  @One46ix · 4 years ago

  a video showing even an A** mechanic struggling makes us driveway mechanics feel a lot better, cheers for the heat shrink tip too will definitely remember that one. Awesome video as always Edd!!

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• KR

  @krazycheetah · 4 years ago

  Edd, thank you so much for that experiment with the sensor, I always loved those tests on Wheeler Dealers, something the show lost when you left.

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• DO

  @DonavonWolfeStJames · 1 year ago

  Edd.   We here in America still love you Sir. And miss you living here. Hope you know this is your home too. Your an asset to every country you visit......

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  @steinlarsen8573 · 4 years ago

  I have done the oil filter change on my 2.5 TDi 20 times, and I have never needed to remove the front. Pop off the engine cover (if there)Just unscrew and move the servo reservoir. Then use an long extension and a 32 socket on the filter top. Reach down and change it. A 3 min job.

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• S.

  @s.j.5850 · 7 months ago

  Great tip for inserting a switch (bolt, etc.) into a space where your hands don't fit/reach.

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  @Irgadwrecsam · 4 years ago

  Hi Edd & Paul. Interesting to see the work on your VW van. I used to service the earlier FWD Transporters, 2.4 diesel. On those the oil filter was on the back of the engine, and the radiator pack swivelled out to improve access. So much for product improvement, it all looked far more cramped on yours!! Keep up the good work. Steve.

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• PH

  @philspencelayh5464 · 4 years ago

  Classic illustration of "the more there is the more there is to go wrong". I have never heard of a dip stick going wrong.

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  @nicholascramer4523 · 4 years ago

  I can't believe how difficult it was to change the oil filter. VW dealers must of been rubbing their hands together! Cheers Ed.

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  @mightandbelightnr2290 · 4 years ago (edited)

  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STNJSqGGDW8&amp;t=1883">31:23</a> &quot;well, what ever it takes. you seem to come up with best solutions.&quot;

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  @magpie6648 · 4 years ago

  Paul got the wrong end of the stick with Martin Simms - top tip.. Martin clearly says &apos;when pushing the piston back&apos;.. and yes, of course you&apos;d close the nipple to prevent any air getting drawn into the system.. great videos lads..

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  @anthonylardo6969 · 4 years ago

  That you have to strip the front of the car for an oil filter is just extraordinary.