Yeah, it's a wonderful car, alright, as long as there's no chance you'll get hit by anything bigger than a Siamese cat! No one in that car would survive a rear end collision with a snowflake! How can any sane human being pay $19,000.00 for anything that little?
@iPedle actually it is Mitsubishi :) the 451's have a strange combo... the engine is Mitsubishi and the trans. is Mercedes... i had to replace my engine on my smart :( now the i heard a rumor that MB is planning on putting their engines back into the 451's
@amoswt - A lower performing air filter doesn't filter as well as a superior performing one of course. Any air ingested dirt that gets into the engine is filtered out by the oil filter.
@amoswt-In 25 + years of being in the synthetic oil business, I have seen scads of oil used oil analysis laboratory test results showing oil that was as black as night that was in fine shape. In diesel engines, new oil can turn black in a matter of minutes, but it's not dirty. If we cook a steak, it can gets darker in color, but it's not dirty. Engines have air and oil filters to filter out dirt. Take a look at the opening video on my channel, showing an engine that went 409k on one fill of oil.
Make sure to check that the old filter gasket came off with the old filter before spinning on the new one.Or you will spend the afternoon cleaning the driveway.
Wow, that oil filter is in a super accessible place. On my 2008 Civic SI, I have to reach behind, and around a bunch of stuff. It's a real pain. It's like they tried to put it in the most difficult spot possible. Some people even take their front wheel off on the passenger side to reach it easier.
@SuperJuandude - Smart specifies an oil meeting Mercedes Benz Sheet 229.5 or Mercedes Benz Sheet 229.51, (a performance standard for oil), and Mobil 1 5W-30 doesn't meet this specification. AMSOIL synthetic European Car Formula 5W-30 and 5W-40 both meet the Mercedes Benz Sheet 229.51 performance standard specified by Smart Inc. for this vehicle. If anyone is interested, I can line you up with wholesale prices for this fine quality oil. Message me and/or check my channel for more information.
@1ADY - You can change your own oil whether your vehicle is in warranty or not. It's your car and you aren't forced to pay someone else to work on it. Your warranty will still be honored, as is required by law.
@HiTechOilCo XD real men arent determined by taking an oil filter off by hand, its just something they do naturally. there are 3 levels: boy, man, and chuck norris
...oil doesn't meet those specifications. MB229.5 or MB229.51 is a European specification, ("MB", standing for Mercedes Benz). This grade of oil must be used in order to maintain the O.E. warranty. Using an oil not meeting these specifications can be cause for warranty denial. Make certain to use the proper recommended oil for long, trouble free engine life. I hope this has been of help.
...fight this problem, always prime the oil filter with oil, (fill it with oil), to provide oil pressure to the engine as quickly as possible. By the way, it looked like the oil coming out of the engine was in pretty nice shape. 5,000 mile drain intervals might be tossing out perfectly good oil. Lastly and most importantly, Smart Inc. specifies only using a synthetic engine oil that is formulated to meet MB
Sheet 229.5 or MB Sheet 229.51. I went to the Mobil 1 web site and it appears this...
niinjoosum - To offer a couple of tips; first, it is always a wise idea to wear rubber gloves when doing an oil change. Used oil is very toxic and has many cancer causing agents in it. You an pick up a box of rubber gloves at an auto parts store for about $5 and potentially prevent cancer. Not a bad deal. :) When draining engine oil, the oiling system is devoid of oil pressure and the initial engine start can be a dry start, leading to greatly accelerated engine wear. To help...
Hey Vanslam, Im thinking on saving myself alot of money and just change my oil myself. Never done it before but this video makes it look very easy. Im worried that if I change it the oil, Do I still have to take it into a dealer just to have them reset the light?? It takes me a hour to get to the nearest dealer. Last time I went to get my oil changed and checked they charged me over $125.00. I was def pissed. So what should I do? Change it myself or just go to the dealer?
@KenDomenick5656 Change it yourself. Most cars owner's manuals will tell you how to reset the oil life system. And if not look around online to see how to reset the light.
@KenDomenick5656 - If you change your own oil make sure to use a synthetic oil meeting MB 229.5 or MB 229.51 oil specifications or engine damage not covered under warranty could result. This specification is per Smart Inc. Resetting the oil change light should be covered in the vehicles owners manual. It's a simply procedure. $125 for 3.5 quarts of oil and labor? (cringe). Always ask for a price quote before authorizing any repairs on your car so as to prevent being ripped off like this.
@houston7544 Maybe those people should think a little. I've seen my share of 'fender benders" and well this little car has done a great job at protecting occupants, contrary to what most thing about it based on its size. This book as a small cover and huge content inside.
@MrBauer1992 3.5 qts and it lasts 10,000 miles. efficient well build little cars that don't waste valuable resources. I've driven my smart over 24,000 miles. Very reliable, never left me stranded anywhere. Check my channel if you want to see more. Please leave the negative remarks out. Thanks.
how come you have a mitsubishi engine on yours?? iv got a smart roadster and ive got a merceds engine on it..+ i have to pump the oil up from the dipstick (which suckcs)
@dsouth01 - Make sure the oil you use in your smart engine meets Smart Inc. recommendations and is a synthetic oil meeting MB 229.5 or MB 229.51 or engine damage not covered under warranty could result.
@YamahaR62008Raven - With an engine oil sump capacity of only 3.5 quarts, when the engine burns off only 1 quart, almost 1/3 of the engines lubrication protection is gone. This is a common drawback with small cars.
@YamahaR62008Raven - I am seeing from the *cost point*, i.e. the cost of replacing an engine. Vehicle manufacturers consider 1,000 miles per quart to be normal oil consumption. It's just, personally, I don't find 3.5 quarts of oil much engine protection. There's not enough cushion there for my liking.
@Echeque5 Yes some companies say that is okay but really there wrong, they dont want to have to fix there cars . The only way that oil can be burned is past the valve seals or the rings. If your car burns any oil there is something that is not right.
@Echeque5 you really don't know what you are talking about. My vehicle has 170,000 miles and doesn't burn oil. Oil consumption is not "normal". Plus the amount of oil varies in accordance with the size of the engine. LOL!
@robison87 - An automotive engine is by design supposed to born some oil. If it didn't, the upper cylinder area wouldn't be lubricated and very rapid wear would occur. Some engines consume more or less oil than other engines do, but they all consume some oil. Some folks assume that since they don't need to add oil between oil changes that their engine isn't consuming oil and this isn't so.
@robison87 - If an engine didn't consume any oil, then the piston rings would be wearing out rapidly as they wouldn't have any lubrication in the upper cylinders. When the piston reaches top dead center in its stroke and then goes down, a thin film of oil is left on the cylinder wall to be burned in the combustion process. It can be a tiny amount of oil that doesn't show on the dipstick in-between short oil drain intervals, but all engines consume some amount of oil.
Oil consumption is normal if meet manufacturer borders - this is related to design of the engine - some engines have "less tight" design - then they consume oil and this is clearly mentioned in manufacturer spec. BMW for example allow up to 0.8 liter of the oil to be consumed per 1000km.
great video! and by the way i drove my 2009 smart in the biggest snow storm of the season (so far) here in Buffalo ny ! it drives great with all season tires and would be a beast with four snows ! i manuvered a little less better than 4wd trucks with way more ground clearance and had a total blast doing doughnuts in unplowed parking lots ! Don't let the small size fool ya !
@mchlmrtz - Make sure the oil you use in your smart engine meets Smart Inc. recommendations and is a synthetic oil meeting MB 229.5 or MB 229.51 or engine damage not covered under warranty could result.
@llandudnoboy Make sure the oil you use in your smart engine meets Smart Inc. recommendations and is a synthetic oil meeting MB 229.5 or MB 229.51 or engine damage not covered under warranty could result.
Its such a lite car being under 800Kg in weight that it can be a hand full in slippery conditions but its certainly safe to drive in Snow as long as you take care.
@compaq2441 if you have not found the answer to this yet there is a UK web site that is "evilution" point "UK" point "CO" they show how to reset the service indicator in both 450 and 451 models.
Great video! Thank you for putting this together. I viewed it several times before performing the "inaugural" oil change on my 2008 smart pure. Things went fairly well with no real surprises. One thing I learned: a 15/16 inch socket is the equivalent of a 24 mm socket; so I did not even need to buy a new metric socket for this oil change job.
On the plus side, Kragen/O'Reilly/CSK is stocking the replacement oil filter for $3.49 for their private label brand.
@TubeWrangler - Make sure the oil you use in your smart engine meets Smart Inc. recommendations and is a synthetic oil meeting MB 229.5 or MB 229.51 or engine damage not covered under warranty could result.
Thanks a lot, here in Hawaii I don't have a smart center or too many people who know about this car, so if I can do the basics myself it's will be great for my car and my wallet.
@IBPROPN15 - Make sure the oil you use in your smart engine meets Smart Inc. recommendations and is a synthetic oil meeting MB 229.5 or MB 229.51 or engine damage not covered under warranty could result.
It is worth noting that warming the car up to full operational temperature allows the oil to drain more effectively and jacking up the front opposite side will help further.
Always refill the car on level ground.
Ideally you should replace the sump plug copper crush washer each time, the part number is SA018 997 44 45
The oil filter part number from smart is SA132 180 00 10
Doing this for your main first service will mean your service book isn't stamped, interim services are OK to do DIY.
Is there a small O-ring on the filter plug somewhere? I found a small (5/8") O-ring in my drain oil pan when I was done and don't remember a place where it was needed.
Yer - Thanks alot. I was gonna be charged £50.00 for an oil change/ filter but doing it myself was cheaper and I learnt something too. Thanks again :-)
My car has a little wrench synmbol on the dash read out. It came on at about 7,000 miles. We don't have a smart dealer here in LA. I have never changed the oil. I currenty have 38,200 miles on car. Do u think the light will go off if I change the oil?
I think the dealer has to reset the system to get rid of the wrench. But with 38,200 miles on the original oil I would say that is the least of your issues.
there is a smart car dealer in north hollywood on lankershim. although they charge $150 for an oil change. certain jiffy lubes, or quick lubes know how to do smart cars as well for around $60-$90. btw you desperately need an oil change given the milage and weather in LA
@Echeque5 True, the $20 is for conventional (don't like that stuff, but use it for the family SUV), forgot to price synthetic change...Still cheaper than the smart service center price...
@Echeque5 I get 6 quarts of fully syn moble 1 and a oil filter for 37 dollars. It really isn't that hard to change you're own oil. Get some one to show you and you should be able to do it you'r self. If you can loosen and tight and pour then you can change you're own oil. It only takes a couple of minute and saves $
@aqinthe - I've been in the auto repair industry over 25 years and have been changing my oil myself for even longer.
Smart Inc. specifies only using a synthetic engine oil that is formulated to meet MB
Sheet 229.5 or MB Sheet 229.51.and if you go to the Mobil 1 web site, you will discover this oil doesn't meet this specification. This grade of oil must be used in order to maintain the O.E. warranty. Make certain to use the proper recommended oil for long, trouble free engine life.
@Echeque5 So what oil would you recomend. Other than AMSoil? I looked at oil test and Mobile 1 tested #3 in almost all catagories. I just want to use whats best. I'm not set on Moblie 1. But I don't want to pay 10 dollars a quart.
@aqinthe - Paying $10 per quart is a lot cheaper than paying for a new engine that is *thousands*. :) I wouldn't recommend anything other than AMSOIL, as it is the best available and saves consumers so much money, especially at the wholesale prices I can get for you. Check my channel out and message me.
r @wmcs11 sweet god, you are as smart as to be expected from a smart car owner. Almost 40,000 miles on the original oil?!!?! If your engine is still running, you can consider it a miracle from God. Most likely the oil has hardened and destroyed your engine....
@logdon17 - A synthetic oil wont harden and destroy an engine, regardless of how many miles are on it. I use AMSOIL 0W-30 which has a recommended drain interval of up to 35,000 miles. I have 157,000 miles on my car now and it runs great and God doesn't care about my car. lol :)
@procaralho2 - 38,200 miles is easy when using the right oil and filters. Check out the, "409k Mile Oil Change", video on my channel. :) Using AMSOIL, I've been using 25,000 mile + oil changes for the past 25 + years with great results. Has saved me thousands of dollars too!
@quackbeef - Not only the correct viscosity, but also the correct ratings. Not just any oil is acceptable for a Smart car. The oil has to meet MB Sheet 229.5 or MB Sheet 229.51 performance standards. Apparently, not many oils are good enough to meet this standard.
@Revolutionlt - The air filter doesn't need changing with an oil change. Air filters are changed dependent upon visual inspection to see how dirty/plugged up they are or not.
You'd be way better off running Amsoil instead of Mobil 1. You could use Amsoil 0W30 or 5W30 with an EAO12 oil filter and go 25,000 miles or 1 year (safely and reliably.) Amsoil beats Mobil 1 synthetic in all the head to head ASTM tests.
The issue is, nothing is better than Amsoil. That's a proven fact and can be verified with ASTM testing. Amsoil made the first synthetic oil before any of those countries. The other fact is, those companies don't have to make their oils as good as Amsoil. They all have short drain intervals and market to people who don't care or know any better.
I know Ams is the best but can't knock the others. I personally use castrol edge in my motor cuz its much easier to get. I have ams in the trans and rear end tho. Eneos is used in F1 so I won't say they suck. Lol
What do you mean "easier to get"? I make one phone call and ANYTHING from Amsoil is delivered to me the very next day. No driving all over town looking for oil and filters. I don't care who or what uses the oil. Unless that oil company can prove via ASTM testing that they are better than Amsoil, I am not using their oils. Amsoil pays an independent company to test their oils vs. many popular competitors. Amsoil is better than Edge. Stop using it and just use Amsoil. Order on-line.
It's a nice video, but it misses one thing. The plug has a crush washer you should replace each time you change the plug. Skipping it once may not be a big issue, but more than that and you'll start to leak.
Good tutorial. I was the proud owner of a brand new smart car last October. It drove well and actually quite fun. In January I parked the car in a tight spot when I got back I was blocked in. The only way out was to go down a low roadside kerb (about 8" - no jokes please). The car has now been written off because the oil filter was damaged in this process and lost oil. Is the the oil filter in a vulnerable position or should we not go down a kerb of that size in a smart car?
good thing to do is after you pour the new oil in the engine it would be smart to start the engine to make sure the new oil circulates through the filter and turn the engine off after you inspected the filter to see that it did not leak. double check the oil level to make sure it doesnt need anymore oil because some oil stays inside the oil filter.
great job.... I have the same car (color too) and will now change the oil myself as well !!!!! Quick question - did you buy the oil filter from smart for a specific reason? can you buy a generic filter? also at 5000 miles was this the first oil change?
Great how too video which will folks a heck of a lot of money and time. I read the comments and it looks like there are some real lowlife idiots like the modhammer dude that has a sever case of oral decay....bet his tongue falls out with the rest of the shit in his mouth. Good job my man!!
I use "Mobile 1, Extended, 5W30" in a Dodge Neon at 10,000 intervals. It now has 210,000 miles on it starting at 1,200 miles when bought! Other words, use the "Mobile 1, Extended performance" for going the 10,000 - 15,000 intervals. The Smart engine should be a longer lasting engine.
@LittleBigNumber - If you go to the Mobil 1 web site, you may find that Mobil 1 doesn't meet the Smart Inc. recommended oil specification of MB 229.5 or MB 229.51.
@dnmolo - If the stealership is recommending oil change intervals at half the interval the vehicle manufacturer is, it might be wise to avoid patronizing that stealership any longer.
after u finish putting in the new oil, turn the ignition 1 notch, dont start the engine, the battery symbol should come on and then pump the gas pedal 3 times to the floor quickly, then the maintenance symbol should be reseted
Heck yea. Man thats easier than changing the vw oil. Thank you so much I am just reaching about 7 thousand miles and this video is going to help me big time.
ImYourCexyMan is one dumb cock sucker. First off loser, the fact that you work at a lube shop basically tells me you are a loser that can't hack it in a real shop.
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THIS GUY IS RETARDED I Do Oil Changes For A Living. First Smart Cars Dont Have Drain Plugs. U Have To Suck It Out. I Work & Lube-X & Id Love To Show My Co Workers This Video
Hey Muppet! Older 600 & 700cc Smart's didn't drain plugs unless the sump was changed. The newer Smart's do have a drain plug. I'm glad I don't have to go to your shop for work & it sounds like you don't have too many newer cars there anyway!
Yeah, it's a wonderful car, alright, as long as there's no chance you'll get hit by anything bigger than a Siamese cat! No one in that car would survive a rear end collision with a snowflake! How can any sane human being pay $19,000.00 for anything that little?
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kreigsmann 9 months ago
put some oil in the oil filter before replacing
mikkelchap 9 months ago
No, the FC is in the front, if you owned one, you would have known that....
kasagar 9 months ago
when you were replacing the filter did you have to remove the "flux capaciter" pretty complex stuff if so?...hehehe
kontroledkos 11 months ago
NO mitsubishi engine but MERCEDES BENZ engine :-)
iPedle 11 months ago
@iPedle actually it is Mitsubishi :) the 451's have a strange combo... the engine is Mitsubishi and the trans. is Mercedes... i had to replace my engine on my smart :( now the i heard a rumor that MB is planning on putting their engines back into the 451's
DJBO55 11 months ago
smart oil choise
zudoan 1 year ago
@zudoan - Bad oil choice. It's not rated for that car.
Echeque5 5 months ago
Why u didn't add any oil in the new filter..Can u say dry start???
Hybridlancer2000 1 year ago 2
The dirt that gets past the air filter,past the rings and the valve guides and into the crank case.
amoswt 1 year ago
@amoswt - A lower performing air filter doesn't filter as well as a superior performing one of course. Any air ingested dirt that gets into the engine is filtered out by the oil filter.
HiTechOilCo 1 year ago
@HiTechOilCo You have to change your oil every 3-4 thousand miles to get things clean.If it turns black its dirty.
amoswt 1 year ago
@amoswt-In 25 + years of being in the synthetic oil business, I have seen scads of oil used oil analysis laboratory test results showing oil that was as black as night that was in fine shape. In diesel engines, new oil can turn black in a matter of minutes, but it's not dirty. If we cook a steak, it can gets darker in color, but it's not dirty. Engines have air and oil filters to filter out dirt. Take a look at the opening video on my channel, showing an engine that went 409k on one fill of oil.
HiTechOilCo 1 year ago 2
Make sure to check that the old filter gasket came off with the old filter before spinning on the new one.Or you will spend the afternoon cleaning the driveway.
amoswt 1 year ago
Wow, that oil filter is in a super accessible place. On my 2008 Civic SI, I have to reach behind, and around a bunch of stuff. It's a real pain. It's like they tried to put it in the most difficult spot possible. Some people even take their front wheel off on the passenger side to reach it easier.
Consider yourself lucky!
Gamezero05 1 year ago
atleast he is using good kind of oil thats what me and my dad use.
SuperJuandude 1 year ago
@SuperJuandude - It's a fine product, but it's not the appropriate oil for this vehicle.
HiTechOilCo 1 year ago 3
@HiTechOilCo u are probably right this car has probably a special oil for it but we dont have one of these cars but good to know.
SuperJuandude 1 year ago
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@SuperJuandude - Smart specifies an oil meeting Mercedes Benz Sheet 229.5 or Mercedes Benz Sheet 229.51, (a performance standard for oil), and Mobil 1 5W-30 doesn't meet this specification. AMSOIL synthetic European Car Formula 5W-30 and 5W-40 both meet the Mercedes Benz Sheet 229.51 performance standard specified by Smart Inc. for this vehicle. If anyone is interested, I can line you up with wholesale prices for this fine quality oil. Message me and/or check my channel for more information.
HiTechOilCo 1 year ago 2
Thanks for the film as soon as my smart is out of warranty i guess i will be changing my own oil .
1ADY 1 year ago
@1ADY - You can change your own oil whether your vehicle is in warranty or not. It's your car and you aren't forced to pay someone else to work on it. Your warranty will still be honored, as is required by law.
HiTechOilCo 1 year ago 3
btw, youre pouring the oil wrong
RicerEater1978 1 year ago
real men use their hands to take off oil filters O.O :p
RicerEater1978 1 year ago
@RicerEater1978 - If, "real men", are determined by how they remove an oil filter, then they can't be men, as that's childish of course. :)
HiTechOilCo 1 year ago
@HiTechOilCo XD real men arent determined by taking an oil filter off by hand, its just something they do naturally. there are 3 levels: boy, man, and chuck norris
RicerEater1978 1 year ago
Thanks man
jemandjemand 1 year ago
My smart is 10 years old, done 81k on the clock and purs like a kitty, and its never had a single problem,
;-)
markcumbriauk 1 year ago
after all these years i hate that they havent placed the drain plug under the engine instead of on the side
ezkeyboardkid58 1 year ago
...oil doesn't meet those specifications. MB229.5 or MB229.51 is a European specification, ("MB", standing for Mercedes Benz). This grade of oil must be used in order to maintain the O.E. warranty. Using an oil not meeting these specifications can be cause for warranty denial. Make certain to use the proper recommended oil for long, trouble free engine life. I hope this has been of help.
Echeque5 1 year ago 14
...fight this problem, always prime the oil filter with oil, (fill it with oil), to provide oil pressure to the engine as quickly as possible. By the way, it looked like the oil coming out of the engine was in pretty nice shape. 5,000 mile drain intervals might be tossing out perfectly good oil. Lastly and most importantly, Smart Inc. specifies only using a synthetic engine oil that is formulated to meet MB
Sheet 229.5 or MB Sheet 229.51. I went to the Mobil 1 web site and it appears this...
Echeque5 1 year ago 16
@Echeque5 I have never heard about priming the oil filter. But I will start doing it.
aqinthe 1 year ago
niinjoosum - To offer a couple of tips; first, it is always a wise idea to wear rubber gloves when doing an oil change. Used oil is very toxic and has many cancer causing agents in it. You an pick up a box of rubber gloves at an auto parts store for about $5 and potentially prevent cancer. Not a bad deal. :) When draining engine oil, the oiling system is devoid of oil pressure and the initial engine start can be a dry start, leading to greatly accelerated engine wear. To help...
Echeque5 1 year ago 2
you fill the filter about half full so you dont dry start your engine
MR100ishere 1 year ago
Hey Vanslam, Im thinking on saving myself alot of money and just change my oil myself. Never done it before but this video makes it look very easy. Im worried that if I change it the oil, Do I still have to take it into a dealer just to have them reset the light?? It takes me a hour to get to the nearest dealer. Last time I went to get my oil changed and checked they charged me over $125.00. I was def pissed. So what should I do? Change it myself or just go to the dealer?
KenDomenick5656 1 year ago
@KenDomenick5656 Change it yourself. Most cars owner's manuals will tell you how to reset the oil life system. And if not look around online to see how to reset the light.
KenBobBad 1 year ago
@KenDomenick5656 - If you change your own oil make sure to use a synthetic oil meeting MB 229.5 or MB 229.51 oil specifications or engine damage not covered under warranty could result. This specification is per Smart Inc. Resetting the oil change light should be covered in the vehicles owners manual. It's a simply procedure. $125 for 3.5 quarts of oil and labor? (cringe). Always ask for a price quote before authorizing any repairs on your car so as to prevent being ripped off like this.
Echeque5 1 year ago
@houston7544 Maybe those people should think a little. I've seen my share of 'fender benders" and well this little car has done a great job at protecting occupants, contrary to what most thing about it based on its size. This book as a small cover and huge content inside.
smartcarfor2 1 year ago
thanks for helpful video, very clear instructions and easy to follow
bcfc545 1 year ago
Damn 3.5 qts my truck takes 15 qts
MrBauer1992 1 year ago
@MrBauer1992 3.5 qts and it lasts 10,000 miles. efficient well build little cars that don't waste valuable resources. I've driven my smart over 24,000 miles. Very reliable, never left me stranded anywhere. Check my channel if you want to see more. Please leave the negative remarks out. Thanks.
smartcarfor2 1 year ago
how come you have a mitsubishi engine on yours?? iv got a smart roadster and ive got a merceds engine on it..+ i have to pump the oil up from the dipstick (which suckcs)
ganni003 1 year ago
@ganni003 mitsubishi is the engine supplier for the gas powered 451s sold in the US and I believe in Canada and Europe. They are a good engine.
smartcarfor2 1 year ago
Best Oil Change Video on the internet! I use Pennzoil or Castrol in my engine.
dsouth01 1 year ago
@dsouth01 - Make sure the oil you use in your smart engine meets Smart Inc. recommendations and is a synthetic oil meeting MB 229.5 or MB 229.51 or engine damage not covered under warranty could result.
Echeque5 1 year ago
3.5 qts... that must be nice. My truck takes 10.5
YamahaR62008Raven 1 year ago
@YamahaR62008Raven - With an engine oil sump capacity of only 3.5 quarts, when the engine burns off only 1 quart, almost 1/3 of the engines lubrication protection is gone. This is a common drawback with small cars.
Echeque5 1 year ago
@Echeque5 Im just saying from a price point, and if your car is burning a qt. or more before you need to change the oil then its done anyway.
YamahaR62008Raven 1 year ago
@YamahaR62008Raven - I am seeing from the *cost point*, i.e. the cost of replacing an engine. Vehicle manufacturers consider 1,000 miles per quart to be normal oil consumption. It's just, personally, I don't find 3.5 quarts of oil much engine protection. There's not enough cushion there for my liking.
Echeque5 1 year ago 3
@Echeque5 Yes some companies say that is okay but really there wrong, they dont want to have to fix there cars . The only way that oil can be burned is past the valve seals or the rings. If your car burns any oil there is something that is not right.
YamahaR62008Raven 1 year ago
@YamahaR62008Raven - All engines burn some oil. If they didn't, something would be very wrong with them. They burn oil by design.
Echeque5 1 year ago
@Echeque5 you really don't know what you are talking about. My vehicle has 170,000 miles and doesn't burn oil. Oil consumption is not "normal". Plus the amount of oil varies in accordance with the size of the engine. LOL!
robison87 7 months ago
@robison87 - An automotive engine is by design supposed to born some oil. If it didn't, the upper cylinder area wouldn't be lubricated and very rapid wear would occur. Some engines consume more or less oil than other engines do, but they all consume some oil. Some folks assume that since they don't need to add oil between oil changes that their engine isn't consuming oil and this isn't so.
HiTechOilCo 7 months ago
@robison87 - If an engine didn't consume any oil, then the piston rings would be wearing out rapidly as they wouldn't have any lubrication in the upper cylinders. When the piston reaches top dead center in its stroke and then goes down, a thin film of oil is left on the cylinder wall to be burned in the combustion process. It can be a tiny amount of oil that doesn't show on the dipstick in-between short oil drain intervals, but all engines consume some amount of oil.
Echeque5 5 months ago
@robison87
Oil consumption is normal if meet manufacturer borders - this is related to design of the engine - some engines have "less tight" design - then they consume oil and this is clearly mentioned in manufacturer spec. BMW for example allow up to 0.8 liter of the oil to be consumed per 1000km.
pandy071 3 months ago
great video! and by the way i drove my 2009 smart in the biggest snow storm of the season (so far) here in Buffalo ny ! it drives great with all season tires and would be a beast with four snows ! i manuvered a little less better than 4wd trucks with way more ground clearance and had a total blast doing doughnuts in unplowed parking lots ! Don't let the small size fool ya !
smart9978 2 years ago
@smart9978 ya should have made videos... those of us in the deep south dont get to play in snow like that.
smartcarfor2 1 year ago
Dont just put any oil. Check your cars manual, it tells you exactly what to use.
Charles2337 2 years ago
I dont even have a smart car, but a few months ago I changed the oil in my Hyundai Excel.
This is a very good video tutorial, and covers everything!
OscarTheBassPlayer 2 years ago
I have a 2001 GMC Sonoma with a V6 and the drain plug is 15mm, but a 24mm Drain Plug for a Tiny Car, thats awfully Huge.
EvilFingers 2 years ago
@EvilFingers i just cant beleive this guy is using a 1/2" drive ratchet on his drain plug... overkill?
chancehall1 1 year ago
@chancehall1
I agree.
EvilFingers 1 year ago
Great tutorial... pretty smart
smartcarfor2 2 years ago
I love it! Thanks for the easy tutorial. I'll be changing my own oil on our lil smart.
mchlmrtz 2 years ago
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Echeque5 1 year ago
nice vid. though should definitely include to run the car for a bit before draining and should even run an engine flush.
etona66 2 years ago
5w-30 same type as my car
Jadavontae 2 years ago
An engine flush on a car with only 5000 miles? What are you smoking?
stringerdanman 2 years ago
Many thanks I may even give it a try on my car in the future.
Watching it being done certainly gives me confidence in trying it for myself.
Thank you
llandudnoboy 2 years ago
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Echeque5 1 year ago
24MM for a drainplug? WHAO!
mmz77 2 years ago
WOW i thought the oil filter on my car was small....
gecho82ss 2 years ago
@gecho82ss the stock one is small but there are a few alternative filters that are a bit bigger. this is only a 1 liter 3 cyl engine.
smartcarfor2 1 year ago
mpg?
astroid911 2 years ago
@astroid911 36 city 42 highway.
smartcarfor2 1 year ago
you forgot to mention to fill the filter up with oil so you dont start the car up dry
deathxe5 2 years ago 3
@deathxe5 good point, rarely done, even in most shops they don't bother with this step.
smartcarfor2 1 year ago
lmao i saved a bunch of dollars. he sounds retarded
deathxe5 2 years ago 3
I am curious about how this car drives in snow or is it not recommended?
cher8424 2 years ago
it drives like shit but its so much fun if you try to drift cus its so easy and the fact that it is real wheel drive doest help
imeat 2 years ago
I'm driving one in Canada in the winter right now, it's awesome in the snow, but like other vehicles its only as good as it's driver.
danielross85 2 years ago
@cher8424
Its such a lite car being under 800Kg in weight that it can be a hand full in slippery conditions but its certainly safe to drive in Snow as long as you take care.
llandudnoboy 2 years ago
@cher8424 - How well a vehicle does in the snow or not is largely dependent on the winter performance capabilities of the tires.
Echeque5 1 year ago
good job man
Tada!
elemineseslapolla 2 years ago
just think your self lucky the europeon models dont have a sump plug you have to suck it out of the dipstick
bill250682 2 years ago
Nice vid we took our 08 passion to the HBL dealer in Tysons for the first service .
$388.00 for the SERVICE!!!!!!
NEVER AGAIN
Next vid make one about how to reset the service interval
compaq2441 2 years ago
@compaq2441 if you have not found the answer to this yet there is a UK web site that is "evilution" point "UK" point "CO" they show how to reset the service indicator in both 450 and 451 models.
smartcarfor2 1 year ago
@compaq2441 - $388 for an oil change? Youch. Be sure to always ask for an price estimate before authorizing any repairs to your vehicle.
Echeque5 1 year ago
Great video! Thank you for putting this together. I viewed it several times before performing the "inaugural" oil change on my 2008 smart pure. Things went fairly well with no real surprises. One thing I learned: a 15/16 inch socket is the equivalent of a 24 mm socket; so I did not even need to buy a new metric socket for this oil change job.
On the plus side, Kragen/O'Reilly/CSK is stocking the replacement oil filter for $3.49 for their private label brand.
Hope this helps - and thanks again!
TubeWrangler 2 years ago
@TubeWrangler way to go! Makes a person feel good when they accomplish a task.
smartcarfor2 1 year ago
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Echeque5 1 year ago
When you were at the store putting the box of oil/filter in the little car did the car have trouble hauling such a heavy load?
When you are driving the car and a bug hits the windshield does the car veer into the other lane?
When you fart in the car does the car float?
kingmike40 2 years ago
Bwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahahaha.
good one. Wish I could rate the comments. 5/5
allanxxx99 2 years ago
@kingmike40 Funny boy,
NOT.
smartcarfor2 1 year ago
Pliers to take off the plug? Nice way to strip and destroy your oil drain plug. Do it the right way and use a wrench.
MustangFan424 2 years ago
Thanks a lot, here in Hawaii I don't have a smart center or too many people who know about this car, so if I can do the basics myself it's will be great for my car and my wallet.
Good job on that video.
IBPROPN15 2 years ago
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Echeque5 1 year ago
is it impossibly difficult to take the drain plug off
blahblah5492 2 years ago
@blahblah5492 - That is dependent on how impossibly tight the oil pan drain plug was tightened to, or not. :)
Echeque5 1 year ago
It is worth noting that warming the car up to full operational temperature allows the oil to drain more effectively and jacking up the front opposite side will help further.
Always refill the car on level ground.
Ideally you should replace the sump plug copper crush washer each time, the part number is SA018 997 44 45
The oil filter part number from smart is SA132 180 00 10
Doing this for your main first service will mean your service book isn't stamped, interim services are OK to do DIY.
selfsilent 2 years ago
Is there a small O-ring on the filter plug somewhere? I found a small (5/8") O-ring in my drain oil pan when I was done and don't remember a place where it was needed.
250RLC 2 years ago
Yer - Thanks alot. I was gonna be charged £50.00 for an oil change/ filter but doing it myself was cheaper and I learnt something too. Thanks again :-)
gogoer500er 2 years ago
My car has a little wrench synmbol on the dash read out. It came on at about 7,000 miles. We don't have a smart dealer here in LA. I have never changed the oil. I currenty have 38,200 miles on car. Do u think the light will go off if I change the oil?
wmcs11 2 years ago 3
I think the dealer has to reset the system to get rid of the wrench. But with 38,200 miles on the original oil I would say that is the least of your issues.
niinjoosum 2 years ago 2
there is a smart car dealer in north hollywood on lankershim. although they charge $150 for an oil change. certain jiffy lubes, or quick lubes know how to do smart cars as well for around $60-$90. btw you desperately need an oil change given the milage and weather in LA
FANADDICTSFIX 2 years ago
YIKES!!! Oil changes in Illinois are usually only $20. But economy is different there so...but wow...
Neonspinnazz30 2 years ago
@Neonspinnazz30 - $20 isn't a synthetic oil change though and synthetic oil is recommended by Smart Inc.
Echeque5 1 year ago
@Echeque5 True, the $20 is for conventional (don't like that stuff, but use it for the family SUV), forgot to price synthetic change...Still cheaper than the smart service center price...
Neonspinnazz30 1 year ago
What do you have to know to change the oil in a smart car? Seem straight forward to me. $150 for an oil change. Good profit margin.
kingmike40 2 years ago
@kingmike40 - An oil change is an oil change. It's basic. Do it yourself price should fall into the $40 price range.
Echeque5 1 year ago
@Echeque5 I get 6 quarts of fully syn moble 1 and a oil filter for 37 dollars. It really isn't that hard to change you're own oil. Get some one to show you and you should be able to do it you'r self. If you can loosen and tight and pour then you can change you're own oil. It only takes a couple of minute and saves $
aqinthe 1 year ago
@aqinthe - I've been in the auto repair industry over 25 years and have been changing my oil myself for even longer.
Smart Inc. specifies only using a synthetic engine oil that is formulated to meet MB
Sheet 229.5 or MB Sheet 229.51.and if you go to the Mobil 1 web site, you will discover this oil doesn't meet this specification. This grade of oil must be used in order to maintain the O.E. warranty. Make certain to use the proper recommended oil for long, trouble free engine life.
Echeque5 1 year ago
@Echeque5 So what oil would you recomend. Other than AMSoil? I looked at oil test and Mobile 1 tested #3 in almost all catagories. I just want to use whats best. I'm not set on Moblie 1. But I don't want to pay 10 dollars a quart.
aqinthe 1 year ago
@aqinthe - Paying $10 per quart is a lot cheaper than paying for a new engine that is *thousands*. :) I wouldn't recommend anything other than AMSOIL, as it is the best available and saves consumers so much money, especially at the wholesale prices I can get for you. Check my channel out and message me.
Echeque5 1 year ago
@FANADDICTSFIX - $60-$90 for a 3.5 quart oil change is very high. It should be about $50 with the proper meeting Smart specifications synthetic oil.
Echeque5 1 year ago
38,200 on ORIGINAL oil? Ouch I feel bad for the smart. IDK if that's why the service engine light (wrench) is on. Dealer service should fix that
Neonspinnazz30 2 years ago
r @wmcs11 sweet god, you are as smart as to be expected from a smart car owner. Almost 40,000 miles on the original oil?!!?! If your engine is still running, you can consider it a miracle from God. Most likely the oil has hardened and destroyed your engine....
logdon17 1 year ago
@logdon17 - A synthetic oil wont harden and destroy an engine, regardless of how many miles are on it. I use AMSOIL 0W-30 which has a recommended drain interval of up to 35,000 miles. I have 157,000 miles on my car now and it runs great and God doesn't care about my car. lol :)
Echeque5 1 year ago
@wmcs11 Wow,get an oil change. And no Smart dealer in L.A.?
jogga123 1 year ago
@wmcs11
Jesus, 38,200 miles without oil changing is fuckin nuts. What the hell are you thinking?
procaralho2 1 year ago 2
@procaralho2 - 38,200 miles is easy when using the right oil and filters. Check out the, "409k Mile Oil Change", video on my channel. :) Using AMSOIL, I've been using 25,000 mile + oil changes for the past 25 + years with great results. Has saved me thousands of dollars too!
HiTechOilCo 1 year ago 6
@HiTechOilCo where does the dirt go?
amoswt 1 year ago
@amoswt - What dirt?
HiTechOilCo 1 year ago
@wmcs11 you could have gotten to jiffy jube and had them do it. it is best to buy the oil filter and correct viscosity and give it to them...
quackbeef 1 year ago
@quackbeef - Not only the correct viscosity, but also the correct ratings. Not just any oil is acceptable for a Smart car. The oil has to meet MB Sheet 229.5 or MB Sheet 229.51 performance standards. Apparently, not many oils are good enough to meet this standard.
HiTechOilCo 1 year ago
@wmcs11 yes, its saying it needs an oil change mate
markcumbriauk 1 year ago
good to gooow! lol
rish134 2 years ago
Do you have to use a dealer filter like in the video or have you found an aftermarket compatible like a fram?
redwingleader 2 years ago
mb-108
imeat 2 years ago
as you changing oil, oil filter u have to change air filter too.
Revolutionlt 2 years ago
dont really have to
showmethemoney88 2 years ago
@Revolutionlt - The air filter doesn't need changing with an oil change. Air filters are changed dependent upon visual inspection to see how dirty/plugged up they are or not.
Echeque5 1 year ago
Excellent vid! Thanks much! 5/5 stars
uploadJ 2 years ago
You'd be way better off running Amsoil instead of Mobil 1. You could use Amsoil 0W30 or 5W30 with an EAO12 oil filter and go 25,000 miles or 1 year (safely and reliably.) Amsoil beats Mobil 1 synthetic in all the head to head ASTM tests.
z28com 2 years ago
There are lots of oils better then mobil 1. Amsoil, Castrol EDGE, Valvoline syn, Penzoil syn, Enoes, red line, etc.
badassxr50r 2 years ago
The issue is, nothing is better than Amsoil. That's a proven fact and can be verified with ASTM testing. Amsoil made the first synthetic oil before any of those countries. The other fact is, those companies don't have to make their oils as good as Amsoil. They all have short drain intervals and market to people who don't care or know any better.
z28com 2 years ago
I know Ams is the best but can't knock the others. I personally use castrol edge in my motor cuz its much easier to get. I have ams in the trans and rear end tho. Eneos is used in F1 so I won't say they suck. Lol
badassxr50r 2 years ago
What do you mean "easier to get"? I make one phone call and ANYTHING from Amsoil is delivered to me the very next day. No driving all over town looking for oil and filters. I don't care who or what uses the oil. Unless that oil company can prove via ASTM testing that they are better than Amsoil, I am not using their oils. Amsoil pays an independent company to test their oils vs. many popular competitors. Amsoil is better than Edge. Stop using it and just use Amsoil. Order on-line.
z28com 2 years ago
Which Amzoil weight fof mild weather Los Angeles?
SwingLeft 2 years ago
It's a nice video, but it misses one thing. The plug has a crush washer you should replace each time you change the plug. Skipping it once may not be a big issue, but more than that and you'll start to leak.
TvistoProPro 2 years ago
Good tutorial. I was the proud owner of a brand new smart car last October. It drove well and actually quite fun. In January I parked the car in a tight spot when I got back I was blocked in. The only way out was to go down a low roadside kerb (about 8" - no jokes please). The car has now been written off because the oil filter was damaged in this process and lost oil. Is the the oil filter in a vulnerable position or should we not go down a kerb of that size in a smart car?
ajbrooks247 2 years ago
curb not kerb
SwingLeft 2 years ago
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fernblatt 1 year ago
@SwingLeft "kerb" is common in the UK and it's Commonwealth countries, like AU, NZ, etc.
fernblatt 1 year ago
good thing to do is after you pour the new oil in the engine it would be smart to start the engine to make sure the new oil circulates through the filter and turn the engine off after you inspected the filter to see that it did not leak. double check the oil level to make sure it doesnt need anymore oil because some oil stays inside the oil filter.
edua22 2 years ago
Thanks for this video. It's now time to change the oil on my Smart and now I know how to do it.
brobesky 2 years ago 2
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brobesky 2 years ago
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now you pick it up and place it outside the work area!!hahaha
seriously though... this reminds me of the hybrid episode of South Park. he probably loves the smell of his own farts hahaha.
come on people now people now..............
whitehoodedracism 2 years ago
great job.... I have the same car (color too) and will now change the oil myself as well !!!!! Quick question - did you buy the oil filter from smart for a specific reason? can you buy a generic filter? also at 5000 miles was this the first oil change?
seq1mam 3 years ago 2
Great how too video which will folks a heck of a lot of money and time. I read the comments and it looks like there are some real lowlife idiots like the modhammer dude that has a sever case of oral decay....bet his tongue falls out with the rest of the shit in his mouth. Good job my man!!
tomandnaomi 3 years ago
That looks like the easiest oil change in the world. This thing should be a breeze to maintain.
F41Driver 3 years ago
There shouldn't be a need to apply oil to the rubber ring considering that the mount on the car will be oily already.
myndenway 3 years ago
ok so the dealership says to change at 5000 and the book says at 10000... what would you do? i have 13000 on the car and had one change s far.
dnmolo 3 years ago
I use "Mobile 1, Extended, 5W30" in a Dodge Neon at 10,000 intervals. It now has 210,000 miles on it starting at 1,200 miles when bought! Other words, use the "Mobile 1, Extended performance" for going the 10,000 - 15,000 intervals. The Smart engine should be a longer lasting engine.
LittleBigNumber 3 years ago
@LittleBigNumber - If you go to the Mobil 1 web site, you may find that Mobil 1 doesn't meet the Smart Inc. recommended oil specification of MB 229.5 or MB 229.51.
Echeque5 1 year ago 3
@dnmolo - If the stealership is recommending oil change intervals at half the interval the vehicle manufacturer is, it might be wise to avoid patronizing that stealership any longer.
Echeque5 1 year ago
@Echeque5 "stealership" huh?? I very much approve of this term.
:-)
fernblatt 1 year ago
Hey, good job. But can you tell me how to reset my maintenace warning symbol?
thunderpowerz 3 years ago
after u finish putting in the new oil, turn the ignition 1 notch, dont start the engine, the battery symbol should come on and then pump the gas pedal 3 times to the floor quickly, then the maintenance symbol should be reseted
showmethemoney88 2 years ago
Heck yea. Man thats easier than changing the vw oil. Thank you so much I am just reaching about 7 thousand miles and this video is going to help me big time.
scotttbarnes 3 years ago
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fuck this site...you tube can eat my ass
ModularCammer1979 3 years ago
Second you always fill the filter with oil unless it is in a position that makes it impractical.
ModularCammer1979 3 years ago
ImYourCexyMan is one dumb cock sucker. First off loser, the fact that you work at a lube shop basically tells me you are a loser that can't hack it in a real shop.
ModularCammer1979 3 years ago
did you get that oil filter from a mercedes dealer, mitsubishi dealer or from some where else?... btw it was a good video.
biffnacid 3 years ago
loser
BuhundredReturns 3 years ago
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THIS GUY IS RETARDED I Do Oil Changes For A Living. First Smart Cars Dont Have Drain Plugs. U Have To Suck It Out. I Work & Lube-X & Id Love To Show My Co Workers This Video
ImYourCexyMan 3 years ago
Hey Muppet! Older 600 & 700cc Smart's didn't drain plugs unless the sump was changed. The newer Smart's do have a drain plug. I'm glad I don't have to go to your shop for work & it sounds like you don't have too many newer cars there anyway!
Gobb1e 3 years ago 2
wow, I don't want you touching my car
smartcar111 3 years ago