How to Service a Hybrid Vehicle | Oil Change & Tire Rotation, by ThatJamesGuy on YouTube. 12 min 29 s.
- Video length
- 12 min 29 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Run the engine for a few minutes to warm the oil so it drains better, then switch off, let it cool slightly and set the parking brake.
Chock the rear wheels, lift the front with a jack and lower the car onto jack stands placed at the factory lift points.
Slide the drain pan under the oil pan, loosen the drain plug with a wrench and let the old oil drain completely.
Refit the drain plug with a new washer, then spin off the old filter with a filter wrench.
Wipe the filter mating surface clean, rub fresh oil on the new filter gasket, spin it on by hand and snug it a quarter turn.
Pour the new 0W-20 oil in through the filler neck with a funnel, add most of it, refit the cap and check the level.
Start the engine for about 30 seconds, switch off, wait a few minutes and check the dipstick. Top up to the full mark.
Clear the old reminder in the instrument cluster menu under Settings, Vehicle, then Oil Life, and hold OK to reset.
Loosen the lug nuts, raise the car, swap the front and rear wheels, then torque the nuts in a star pattern to the figure in your owner's manual.
Check and adjust all four tire pressures, lower the car and look under it for leaks after the first short drive.
Tips and common mistakes
Never get under a car held up only by a jack; always use rated jack stands on firm, level ground.
Warm oil drains faster, but let it cool a little so you do not burn your hands on the drain plug.
Oil the new filter gasket and tighten it by hand only, since a filter wrench can crush the seal.
Take the used oil and filter to a local recycling centre rather than putting them in the bin.
Questions
How much oil does a Maverick Hybrid take?
Check your owner's manual for the exact figure, since it varies by engine. Add most of the oil first, then top up slowly and trust the dipstick rather than the bottle.
Do I have to reset the oil life monitor?
Yes, if you want the reminder to stay accurate. Reset it only after the new oil is in and the level is correct, or the countdown will be wrong.
Can I rotate the tires without a torque wrench?
You can, but a torque wrench is the only way to be sure the lug nuts are tight enough and not over-tightened. Recheck them after about 50 miles.
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