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How to change oil/oil filter and air filter on 01 mitsubishi colt

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  • 16-07-2008 1:26am
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    mollyhaymaker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭


    I'm selling my car and want to have it running at its best for when i do. I'm going to change the oil and air filter and have changed the plugs. Is there any best way to do so, ie, tips on taking old oil out, or things to avoid doing. Or just how to do it full stop.. Any help is much appreciated. GM


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    patrickc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,895 ✭✭✭patrickc


    i just found this video on it..


    http://www.ehow.com/video_11_change-motor-oil.html

    seems pretty comprehensive

    the air filter is just a black cover with clips on it usually about a 3/4 of a foot by quarter of a foot, just open the cover, take out the old one and pop in the new one.


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    Gary ITR
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    make sure the engine is warm when draining the oil, it'll flow out quicker and take more of the crap with it


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    Plug
    Registered Users Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    You can drain the bung and filter at the same time. Countless of what's in the video. Its better that way. You have a jap car so Im guessing you'll need a 14mm spanner and a oil filter wrench.


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    kluivert
    Registered Users Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭kluivert


    +1 on the Oil Filter Wrench. Great little tool to have.

    Remember when draining the oil remove the filler cap, oil will run quicker from the slump.


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