True and I’m afraid people doing their own vehicle Maintenance is a thing of the past ! Years ago you’d always see people working their own vehicles now days no one ever even lifts a bonnet !!
Good work Mark. When our last moho went in for a service the garage refused to change the fuel filter! I’ve read so many horror stories about them. I’ve never heard or seen oil being sucked out like through the dipstick chewb, I’m a traditionalist and get underneath straight away. Great video, thanks. Andy.
Great job Mark! Preventative maintenance is key to extending the life of the rig, and you did a nice job of this tutorial! Looked like a pain in the *** to do , but you did it👏
Hi both. We've got a different kind of vehicle, but in the future, you never know..... Found this really watchable and useful. Many thanks Mark for a very clear and informative video. Cheers. George.
Good job well done ! That’s one of my jobs to do on the bus in the next couple of weeks. The Oil is bloody fortune now….just like everything else. Keep up the great vlogs.
Well done Mark , don't trust myself really to do anything mechanical on our van , I really admire your skills to be able to do this. My approach is to a take to a man , leave it with him while I get a cup of tea and a slice of cake , return a couple of hours later , bend over while he takes my trousers down , part with a load of wedge and live on cabbage for a week because we are skint. Your way is better best wishes H and M
Thanks for the video Mark, I would recommend changing engine oil and filter every 10,000KM or 6,000Miles and engine oil filter, fuel filter, engine air filter every 20,000KM or 12,000 Miles, brake fluid every 2 years brake fluid is hydroscopic (hydroscopic meaning it attracts water it will always look clean), coolant every 100,000KM or 60,000Miles, Auto transmission Fluid and filter every 80,000KM or 50,000Miles, Differential, transfer case oil every 80,000KM or 50,000Miles, Front wheel bearings for adjustment, brake pads when you change your brake fluid etc etc. Change powere steering oil when you do the transmission oil. You will have many years of hopefully trouble free motoring Grab yourself a piece of copper pipe long enough to go to the bottom of the sump, The copper pipe needs to be equal to or smaller than the oil indicator piece on the end of the dipstick, then attach your plastic hose to the end of the copper pipe and vacuum / suck out the engine oil that way, it also makes it easier to feel when you are on the bottom of the sump too, I also find a vacuum style oil extractor is pretty good for these jobs. There is a little guide at the bottom of the dipstick tube which is probably why you could not get the plastic tube right into the sump. Change the engine oil every 10,000 KM or 6000 Miles because the oil changes the car manufacturers advise you in you owners manual are crap rubbish, the carbon particles in your engine oil are highly abrasive and the longer you leave it in the more wear you are getting in your engine, some EURO MANUFACTURES tell you 30,000km between oil changes which is crazy long. This engine only holds 5.9L so I would change every 6000Miles or 10,000KM for sure. Also investigate fitting a bypass engine oil filter on your engine it will help with the longevity of the engine. check out this ua-cam.com/video/XemTDNbbfeg/v-deo.html AMSOIL filter solution. There are plenty of videos on the subject. Always put a new copper or aluminium washer on the sump plug too and only ever do it up to the correct torque spec, the number of stripped oil sump plugs I have seen over the years are heaps. Engine oil filters sometimes have a instruction on them saying something like hand tight then 1/4 to 3/4 of a turn more etc etc Use your vehicle VIN number or Registration number to properly identify the correct oils and spare parts for your vehicle. Anti seize grease is what you need for the air filter screws.
I tried the pump idea , i failed as well !! As for the fuel filter , i bought a proper tool for the job five hundred mile later seal failed AA man swapped it out lasted another fifty mile second AA man changed it again ,this time it lasted about a 1000 mile , Ended up fitting complete housing , reading the forums its a common failure once disturbed !!!
Hi Andrew I hope ours stays sealed ! We have a lot of miles to do coming up. I think the secret is cleanliness when installing the new seal and marking the ring when you remove the old filter so you know when you have tightened it up enough! I might order a full spare just in case as you rightly said they are a common failure
@@NorthernersonTour You may be lucky ,I was very thorough when i did mine, bought the proper tool for removing the filter cap & used a torque wrench . I was heading to Devon from Scotland ,got to east midlands & it just blew the seal & when it goes it pumps the diesel out which ends up everywhere & you can smell it in the van.. AA man fixed it ,50 mile later it went again Another AA man replaced the seal again But suggested i buy a new housing it seemed to be ok but he said the next callout would be a tow truck job , i read a lot of the forums on the internet & went with there advice & got a filter + housing from {coastal motorhomes} & put it in a cupboard in the van , Sure enough About a thousand mile later it started dripping again so i swapped it out its been OK since . The trouble is your van undercarriage gets lathered in diesel & it stinks of the stuff for months afterwards ,Its worth having a backup to save your holidays , All the best ANDY
Well done Mr mechanic. Hey you be able to get your Chinese warm on my engine just seen this video all the best to both of you and enjoy your vacation Phil and Shaz. PS how do I send you a gift? Cheers
Hi, this was from ebay. Here is the link : www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-Ducato-Motorhome-Engine-Bay-Water-Deflector-/265574792497?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
Doing good preventive maintenance yourself saves you a fortune on labour costs.
True and I’m afraid people doing their own vehicle Maintenance is a thing of the past ! Years ago you’d always see people working their own vehicles now days no one ever even lifts a bonnet !!
Good work Mark.
When our last moho went in for a service the garage refused to change the fuel filter! I’ve read so many horror stories about them.
I’ve never heard or seen oil being sucked out like through the dipstick chewb, I’m a traditionalist and get underneath straight away.
Great video, thanks. Andy.
Great job Mark. Keep the fix it Wednesday coming mate.
Great job Mark!
Preventative maintenance is key to extending the life of the rig, and you did a nice job of this tutorial! Looked like a pain in the *** to do , but you did it👏
Thanks for the kind words
Good job there mark. As they say look after the van and it will look after you.
Hi both. We've got a different kind of vehicle, but in the future, you never know..... Found this really watchable and useful. Many thanks Mark for a very clear and informative video. Cheers. George.
Good job well done ! That’s one of my jobs to do on the bus in the next couple of weeks.
The Oil is bloody fortune now….just like everything else.
Keep up the great vlogs.
Great job Mark 👏 👍
Thanks Stan. Hope your better now.
Well done Mark , don't trust myself really to do anything mechanical on our van , I really admire your skills to be able to do this. My approach is to a take to a man , leave it with him while I get a cup of tea and a slice of cake , return a couple of hours later , bend over while he takes my trousers down , part with a load of wedge and live on cabbage for a week because we are skint. Your way is better best wishes H and M
Thanks for the kind words, I’ve over 20 years experience as a mechanic, but last 11 years I’ve not so it was a bit of a mission!
Good job, it’s easier to remove the near side headlight to access your fuel filter, only takes 5 minutes and makes it a lot easier.😊
It’s easier to work underneath if you pull up on to a set of levellers 👍🏽. Awkward jobs them but certainly worth doing yourself.
Good job
I had that tee shirt too ..then became my working one lol
Great work xx you need to give oliver a pointer or too xx hope your both well xx
Thanks for the video Mark, I would recommend changing engine oil and filter every 10,000KM or 6,000Miles and engine oil filter, fuel filter, engine air filter every 20,000KM or 12,000 Miles, brake fluid every 2 years brake fluid is hydroscopic (hydroscopic meaning it attracts water it will always look clean), coolant every 100,000KM or 60,000Miles, Auto transmission Fluid and filter every 80,000KM or 50,000Miles, Differential, transfer case oil every 80,000KM or 50,000Miles, Front wheel bearings for adjustment, brake pads when you change your brake fluid etc etc. Change powere steering oil when you do the transmission oil.
You will have many years of hopefully trouble free motoring
Grab yourself a piece of copper pipe long enough to go to the bottom of the sump, The copper pipe needs to be equal to or smaller than the oil indicator piece on the end of the dipstick, then attach your plastic hose to the end of the copper pipe and vacuum / suck out the engine oil that way, it also makes it easier to feel when you are on the bottom of the sump too, I also find a vacuum style oil extractor is pretty good for these jobs.
There is a little guide at the bottom of the dipstick tube which is probably why you could not get the plastic tube right into the sump.
Change the engine oil every 10,000 KM or 6000 Miles because the oil changes the car manufacturers advise you in you owners manual are crap rubbish, the carbon particles in your engine oil are highly abrasive and the longer you leave it in the more wear you are getting in your engine, some EURO MANUFACTURES tell you 30,000km between oil changes which is crazy long. This engine only holds 5.9L so I would change every 6000Miles or 10,000KM for sure.
Also investigate fitting a bypass engine oil filter on your engine it will help with the longevity of the engine. check out this ua-cam.com/video/XemTDNbbfeg/v-deo.html AMSOIL filter solution. There are plenty of videos on the subject.
Always put a new copper or aluminium washer on the sump plug too and only ever do it up to the correct torque spec, the number of stripped oil sump plugs I have seen over the years are heaps.
Engine oil filters sometimes have a instruction on them saying something like hand tight then 1/4 to 3/4 of a turn more etc etc
Use your vehicle VIN number or Registration number to properly identify the correct oils and spare parts for your vehicle.
Anti seize grease is what you need for the air filter screws.
Still remember the red cherry turbo
😎👍 perfect video. Well done on the service. My car needs doing if you like 🤣👍
Hi Mark 👋 just us 2saying hi 👋 well done 👍den and sue 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🚌🚌🚌
Hi ,Mark I find it easier if you just ubolt the headlight for more access to the fuel filter, saves struggling with my sausage fingers .
Hi Stephen, yes you are correct. However I managed to do it just about with the headlamps in situ.
I tried the pump idea , i failed as well !! As for the fuel filter , i bought a proper tool for the job five hundred mile later seal failed AA man swapped it out lasted another fifty mile second AA man changed it again ,this time it lasted about a 1000 mile , Ended up fitting complete housing , reading the forums its a common failure once disturbed !!!
Hi Andrew I hope ours stays sealed ! We have a lot of miles to do coming up. I think the secret is cleanliness when installing the new seal and marking the ring when you remove the old filter so you know when you have tightened it up enough! I might order a full spare just in case as you rightly said they are a common failure
@@NorthernersonTour You may be lucky ,I was very thorough when i did mine, bought the proper tool for removing the filter cap & used a torque wrench . I was heading to Devon from Scotland ,got to east midlands & it just blew the seal & when it goes it pumps the diesel out which ends up everywhere & you can smell it in the van.. AA man fixed it ,50 mile later it went again Another AA man replaced the seal again But suggested i buy a new housing it seemed to be ok but he said the next callout would be a tow truck job , i read a lot of the forums on the internet & went with there advice & got a filter + housing from {coastal motorhomes} & put it in a cupboard in the van , Sure enough About a thousand mile later it started dripping again so i swapped it out its been OK since . The trouble is your van undercarriage gets lathered in diesel & it stinks of the stuff for months afterwards ,Its worth having a backup to save your holidays , All the best
ANDY
Well done Mr mechanic. Hey you be able to get your Chinese warm on my engine just seen this video all the best to both of you and enjoy your vacation Phil and Shaz. PS how do I send you a gift? Cheers
hi phil cheers buddy we have buy me a coffee set up on our channel where you can by coffees or chinese of a treat for the dog
Hi, where did you get the plastic “rain” diverter from. Clearly shown at 10:52
Hi, this was from ebay. Here is the link : www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-Ducato-Motorhome-Engine-Bay-Water-Deflector-/265574792497?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
@@NorthernersonTour thanks
Thanks, just ordered mine
Good effort Mark, do you do it yearly or follow Fiat plan?
Hi Steve, roughly every 12 months as per our own cars too.
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