really like your videos....thank you for doing them. Just a side note for all the viewers out there. Always check your engine oil in the morning before the car is started for proper oil level. You are checking the oil level in the crank case....the morning oil check allows for all the oil to drain down off the valves, heads, ect.....I might be being too picky here, but that is the proper way to check your oil level. Just throwing it out there...Thanks again!

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks and that is a really good tip! Thanks for helping out the Miata community!

These videos should be part of a an encyclopedia "Miata Maintenance"

@MiataMods

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah they should haha! Thanks for the compliment!

First guy I've seen who's actually being safe. This video deserves more views

@MiataMods

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eli!

Well done! I recommend writing the mileage on the filter to help remember the last time it was changed.

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

That's a really good idea! Thanks for the tip!

@nolahahnshouse3389

7 жыл бұрын

Tripp M going to be taking your idea into consideration also sir thank you very much!!!

@PeterGoyer

Жыл бұрын

Write the date and mileage on the filter, for the timeline. Hell, I even initial mine

@Teknakill

2 ай бұрын

@trippm4036 yooo, you just write the next oil change needed either date wise or mile, KM wise on a sticker and put it on the top left of right side of your inside windshield like all professional shops do. Why look under your car when you can just look up (in the car).

Fantastic job and good advice for everyone! Thats just about the safest oil change I've ever seen! Jack stands, wheel chalks, AND spare tires! and putting the filler cap behind the front bumper there is a great idea too.

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I should change the video title to 'safest oil change EVAR #noclickbait'! Thanks guys haha

@GearHeadsGarageChannel

7 жыл бұрын

LOL It is good tho, and oh no don't make fun of clickbait, or last video is definitely a clickbait title =P At least its honest.

I still use this video to make sure I have everything ready before changing my oil. Such a great video/channel!

I am really enjoying the videos, I got my miata 2 weeks ago and using these videos to give it a fresh service! It is a very tired unloved car but not for long!! 👍😉

Well folks, this is about as good as it gets on KZread. I'm assuming that if you're watching this video, you are into cars or Miatas. If you are a car guy or gal, you NEED to know how to change your own oil. I've seen a lot of scams in my life at oil change places; some don't always change your filter but tell you they did. Do it yourself, and you will always know that it's done right. This video is the right way to do it. Good job mate!

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words man!

@mikeciba5862

5 жыл бұрын

MiataMods Good video I just bought a 2002 Miata last year in July GOD put it out there for me wasn’t looking not for sale inquiring about it and then purchased it getting ready to change my oil the oil still looks clear because it had under 12,000 miles and I put on 5,000 miles I always do my own oil changes I like to get under my cars and view everything underneath and I know it’s done right thank you,

@MiataMods

5 жыл бұрын

Sure no problem and welcome to the club!

This video saved me a lot of hassle that couldn't have been avoided otherwise (jack points, amount of oil, filter location) I'm a new Miata owner and the seller told me it needed an oil change and finally got around to it today. Thank you very much :)

@MiataMods

10 ай бұрын

No worries and I respect the fact that you're doing this job yourself!

Thanks!! Did my first oil change on a Miata today with your help! It was so easy!

@MiataMods

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Nice job man 👍

Just did my oil change on the Eunos and basically used this as a step by step guide, thanks 😃👍

@MiataMods

6 жыл бұрын

No problem Jared, I’m glad my video was helpful!

I love your videos, we have a 94 ' red mk1 1.8 now, so learning lots of great stuff . Thank you

Thank you, just changed oil on my NA for the first time in my life. Went great, felt amazing.

@MiataMods

Жыл бұрын

Great job man!

i just got a 1990 MX-5 and this video was super helpful!!! thank you for explaining it so well

@MiataMods

2 жыл бұрын

No problemo Kaley, good luck!

Little late but always love your vids man! Please keep it up!

Using some Castrol 5W40 here in Germany - car sees some very rare track use.. but i keep the Oil temp with a Oil Temp Gauge in my sights. Good Job on the Video - all Tips and Tricks included! Keep up the good work :)

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words neighbor!

I used this video to change my oil yesterday. Thanks for the help!

@MiataMods

6 жыл бұрын

No problem! Glad my video was helpful!

Chuckle... I had to watch this video to remember where the oil filter was. I looked towards the bottom of the block and didn't see it. Thank goodness around 3 minutes into the video you showed the placement of the filter under the intake manifold on the passenger side. ;) Thanks much.

@MiataMods

2 ай бұрын

Haha glad my video was helpful 🙌

great tips. just got a 1993 miata as a project car so I have many things to do

Great, concise video. Well done! Thanks, and have subscribed for more Miata tips and help.

@MiataMods

6 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, thanks ☺️ new how-to video will be online today!

Amazing video. I noticed you have a different windshield washer reservoir, is it from a NB?

Very good. Helpful and high quality professional production.

@MiataMods

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Very nice and easy to follow guide. Dope music. Miata FTW. Nice hardtop too.

@MiataMods

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Great video with a lot of tips. Love it.

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Makoez, I appreciate that!

Thanks for the video, great points and clean video

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

Nima Abbasi Thanks for the kind words!

Nice video. I just noticed one little thing that can help with pouring your new oil. Before you undo the cap on the oil container just pull on the ring to extend the neck, this will make pouring much cleaner. Keep up the good work!

@MiataMods

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip David!

Great video! I just picked up my first '94 Miata with 36K on it. Oil change if first on the list.

watching this waiting on my subaru to drain its oil... don't have a miata yet but plan on getting one soon! love watching miata videos!

@MiataMods

Жыл бұрын

Hope you join the family soon bro! Good luck with your subbie oil change 💪

very instructive and honest. thanks for the tip about putting some fresh oil in the filter before.

@jeffhooper3447

3 жыл бұрын

I work on million dollar pieces of equipment and I promise you, we never, ever, prefill out filters.

@MiataMods

3 жыл бұрын

That’s great Jeff, but why would it be a bad thing to prefill it? No harm done anyway right?

@jeffhooper3447

3 жыл бұрын

Will you die? no. Is there any logical reason for thinking your engine is gonna starve for oil while the filter fills? fuck no.

Sounds like a Dutch guy :-) Super video, ga zo door!

Nice video, i changed oil just last week, im using Valvoline Maxlife 10W-40 without any problems :)

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

Hey Michal, thanks for watching and sharing your experience!

My filter was proper stuck. I was able to hammer it free from the top side, using many lengths of 3/8" extensions fed through from the throttle cable mechanism at the inlet. First using a big flat bit socket. That created a dent, then a hole, without the filter budging. Swapped to decent size unbraco bit for the win.

@MiataMods

3 жыл бұрын

Damn that sucks.. thanks for sharing your story tho!

I etch the date and the mileage on the oil filter. great video. thanks

@MiataMods

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good tip, nice!

Geweldige hulp jouw video, heb het vandaag voor het eerst zelf gedaan!

@MiataMods

Жыл бұрын

Goed bezig man!

Thanks for the help!

Thanks appreciate your cool and useful vids.. MK1 MX5 Owner.. cheers 👍

@MiataMods

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks fellow MK1 owner! Pop-ups for life!

Excellent video

Great video and this looks safe. I normally change the oil in our cars but we just got a miata and I think I’ll be taking it to an oil change place unfortunately.

@MiataMods

2 жыл бұрын

Why is that John?

Is that a hockey puck on top of the jack?

Fantastic video mate

@MiataMods

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic comment mate 💪

Good vid. Thanks.

Great video !!!!

@MiataMods

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Scott!

Top video as always. You really put a lot of effort in it for us. And much clever stuff with the oil filler cap and the extension for the drain plug! No oily gloves for me anymore :D Small tip:on a mobile one oil can, you can extract a small funnel by pulling the screw cap, which makes it much easier to pour the oil!

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I did not know that!

@testacorsa150

7 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Top choice of oil and viscosity btw.

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that means a lot!

Bro, wat if my car got oil inside da anti freeze

Love the video 👍🏽 working on maintenance on my own Miata. Just wondering how you know you’ve filled up exactly 3.5? How do you know you need more or less? Thank you

@MiataMods

Жыл бұрын

On the five liter jug there is a line which indicates how much fluid is left. I just eyeball it and I keep checking how much fluid is left. If it’s at the 1,5 liter mark I know that 3,5 liter is in the engine

You ever find sometimes the oil cap can be a P.I.T.A to unscrew? Just apply some grease or oil to the threads before turning it back on and it will be user friendly next time you want to undo it if you are low on oil or doing the next change. I like how you wore gloves for the whole thing being careful except actually applying new oil to the filters gasket with your bare finger, that made me chuckle some.

@MiataMods

2 ай бұрын

That's a great tip, thanks for sharing!

I like how you kept the raspy stock exhaust like me lol something about the buzz is great

@MiataMods

Жыл бұрын

For sure my guy, I'm gonna change it tho haha

@grandtheftauto1233

Жыл бұрын

@@MiataModsyou’re Miata mods - I understand. Just watched the video again for fun. Keep up the cool content

Great video 👍👍👍

@MiataMods

Жыл бұрын

Thanks King 🤴

Great videos

@MiataMods

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Good video. Is that your original radiator? Top looks green or brown instead of black.

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's the original radiator, but it will be replaced by a aluminum one in the near future 😄 Thanks for watching!

Two questions. 1. What weight oil did you use? 2. How long did the process take for you?Fantastic job.

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I got some 0W40 oil and it took me about 2 hours. Fun fact: The W does not mean Weight, it means Winter or cold-start viscosity. It can get pretty cold where I live so I went with "0" 👍

Great video 👌🏻, added a Sub

@MiataMods

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon!

Have a question for you. Do you often see metal particles in your oil? My 1994 has 15k original miles. And I see them in the drain pan.

@MiataMods

4 жыл бұрын

Hmm maybe a very little amount. I don't want to worry you but having metal particals in your oil is not a good thing.. keep a close eye on how much shavings are in your drain pan. If it increased you may need to go looking for a different engine before the current one brakes.

It looks like you raised the front end 4" or 5" from the bottom of the front tires to the floor, but is there a reason you do not raise the car for easier access? Love your videos.

@MiataMods

Жыл бұрын

You mean the complete car? Well if the front end is raised up a bit it makes draining the oil a bit easier!

Dankjewel Johan, groetjes Vincent

Hi I was checking your vídeo, and I have one question. The oil level on the dipstick should be right on the mark next to the F or can it be o ver the actual F? Also when I changed the oil it only took about 2.8 liters of oil and it is covering until the F....

@MiataMods

5 жыл бұрын

You're doing something wrong if it only needs 2.8 liters because it should be around 3,5 liters. Did you jack up the car before draining the old oil? Are you sure it's 2.8 liters that went into the engine? Also wait maybe 15 minutes after filling the engine with oil before checking the oil level. The oil level should never exceed the F mark. It's never a good idea to overfill the engine. If you overfilled the engine, you need to drain it again en fill it once more.

@factorC

5 жыл бұрын

@@MiataMods I did everything like you did on your video. When I removed the oil plug the car was jacked up, and after removing most of the oil, Just to be sure, I put the car on the ground until it stop dropping oil. After feeling up the car with the New oil and notice that it took less than 3 liters I thought that it took less than it should it take, but I measured the amont of oil that came out, and it's about the same, and also after running the car for a while, the New oil was Steel pretty clear. If it was some of the old oil remaning on the engine, it would have became in some way less clear..... I think 🙄 After that I checked with a mechanic and he said that everything was ok. 😐 Don't know what can it be.... But thanks for your input and keep the good job 👍🏻

Nice vid. I use 10w 40 in my na miata. I use it to prevent it from leaking. It is good that you said that you have to look which oil you use. One question. Is your exhaust stock?

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

Damn you're fast! Yes that is the stock exhaust as far as I know. Will be replaced soon by a Cobalt Catback!

@QuizMore

7 жыл бұрын

MiataMods Haha, how did you connect the sub. Is it complicated?

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

Not that difficult.. does your headunit supports a subwoofer?

@QuizMore

7 жыл бұрын

MiataMods I dont know really. I have a pioneer deh1400ub or something like this.

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

Remove the headunit and check if you have RCA connectors at the back. Those connectors are needed to transfer the audio signal to the subwoofer. Also check the exact model of the headunit. That info should also be on the back of the headunit

19 mm on the oil pan plug I believe

I'm just wondering what monster decided to put the filter where it is on these cars

@MiataMods

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha I'm wondering the same thing!

Isn't it recommended that the car is level to make sure all the oil goes out? You have it only jacked in the front.

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

As far as I know it's not recommended but I can imagine that you can drain a little bit more oil if the car is level. So yeah, if you don't mind the extra effort it can't hurt to jack the car up entirely but I also think that it's not going to hurt the engine if a little bit of oil is left behind. It's up to you! Thanks for your contribution tho!

Nice work mate :)

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@christinarivera58

5 жыл бұрын

BEAVIS Motorsport bad guys stop. Dance bad guy bad

What size oil filter do I need?

@MiataMods

6 жыл бұрын

Bij een nieuw oliefilter moet je niet kijken naar de grootte want je hebt ook een verschil in schroefdraad etc. Het filter is hetzelfde als bij de NA. Als je Googled op '0803NAB35' dan kom je meteen bij het goeie product uit. Succes!

Cool miata

@MiataMods

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! 💪

He used 0w-40, I’ve seen recommendations to use 10w-30? What does everyone recommend?

@MiataMods

8 ай бұрын

Can't go wrong with 10w-30 so if you're not sure what type of oil you should buy, just get that one

Can I use 0W-40 for my 1.8 Miata ?

@MiataMods

Жыл бұрын

Yeah no problem

Hello... I drive an MX 5 NA Miata 1.8L (only when the weather is nice), now 30 years old and has done 160,000 km. What kind of engine oil would you recommend? Thanks, Hardy

@MiataMods

2 ай бұрын

Depends on a number of factors; where you live, the temperature, how hard you drive the car. It's a choice you have to make for yourself!

@hardy7268

2 ай бұрын

Thanks

The old memes freaking kill me. These videos are awesome

@MiataMods

4 жыл бұрын

Blast from the past 😂

Your videos are really helpful. may i knw what the enginr oil you used? Thank you

@MiataMods

6 жыл бұрын

It’s Mobil One 0w40

@laheirubas7399

6 жыл бұрын

is full synthetic ?

@MiataMods

6 жыл бұрын

Yes it is

Do you use 5W40 or 10W40? I have the famous ticking problem on cold starts which used to disappear after about a minute. This week it's been colder in the mornings and the ticking goes on up to 2 or 3 minutes. So I'm wondering whether I'd be best with 5W40 or 10W40 🤔

@MiataMods

6 жыл бұрын

I don’t want to discourage you but I even used 0w40 in the video and I still have lifter tick.. but don’t go crazy over lifter tick.. it might not even be a problem.. lifter tick is.. the miata way of life 😆

@robinforrest7680

6 жыл бұрын

MiataMods I guess you're right. I've only had her since mid May so I'm about to discover how she is in Winter. I guess the hard top will have to come out of store sometime over the next month 😉 I'm going to put 5W40 full synthetic in tomorrow since I have 5ltrs in stock. We shall see. BTW is yours à 1.6 or à 1.8 ?

@MiataMods

6 жыл бұрын

Mounted my hardtop last weekend and I love it! Less road noice, car feels more solid, a bigger rear window and a little bit more headroom! And it looks awesome 😁 Yeah 5w40 should be fine! I got a 1.6.

@robinforrest7680

6 жыл бұрын

MiataMods 5W40 went in today. Verdict tomorrow morning at 0700 ! Ive got to repaint my hardtop before it goes on - probably this week-end. Thinking of doing it in white, Lotus Élan style...

@MiataMods

6 жыл бұрын

So what’s the verdict Robin? 😉

Will you paint your valve cover?

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

Yes I will and I will make a video on that as well!

@seandejong5399

7 жыл бұрын

MiataMods Awesome! Can't wait :)

What wheels do you have

@MiataMods

2 жыл бұрын

Japan Racing JR11 15x8 et25 with 195/50 tires

I use royal purple 10w30

@MiataMods

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing bro

Great video but I wish the oil filter came off as easily as it did in the video I am literally doing it now and my filter wrench extension and ratchet is fucking stuck 😂😂

@MiataMods

2 жыл бұрын

Well I guess the previous owner was a dickhead haha! You could use a very long screwdriver and punch it through the filter. Then use the screwdriver handle to try and pull it loose

Alright bro I'm gonna do this shit sometime tomorrow or this weekend.. if not raining!

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

Just follow all the steps and you should be good! Good luck bro! 👍

@nolahahnshouse3389

7 жыл бұрын

Alright bro I got you! I'll post on the gram and show the results! I'm pretty sure I've got water mixed in with the oil so going to change it out.. that should do the trick!

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

That's certainly a good reason to do this job haha! Good luck and tag me dude so I don't miss the post! Peace ✌️

just picked up a 1990 miata with 97k miles, oil was half filled so just gonna change it, cant want

@MiataMods

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the family!

I use 5w30 semi-synthetic high milleage engine. I have 136 000 km in mine. First i used this rotella full syntec T6 and let me tell you, it was not good. Synthec particles are smaller than dino oil and clean too much of the old oil deposit, my car started to sweet oil. If you track i guess you have a nice place to work on your car and change all the rubber seal as you want. For normal dealy driver, just use normal oil or semi-syntec. Changing oil is fun.

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

As I said, one of the biggest discussions is which oil is the best for your Miata. I hear what you are saying but there are also guys that say full synthetic is the way to go. At the end of the day you have to draw your own conclusion. If my engine starts sweating oil like crazy, I'll switch to something different. Thanks for sharing your experience tho!

@87Sakiel

7 жыл бұрын

Yes id like to be able to pull the engine out and redo all de seals. :( keep up the good video!

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

Same here bro.. maybe one day I'll have enough experience to do that myself! That would be so awesome! Got to get a bigger garage for that tho, lol!

that editing bruh lmao

@MiataMods

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bruh

Our Miatas look the same. I have a 95

@MiataMods

5 жыл бұрын

Always nice to meet a Miata brother! Brofist! 👊

@nikkoandlee3938

5 жыл бұрын

@@MiataMods You pump put some awesome stuff on the channel. When I come to Europe we have to drive some roads.

Miata mods God(& I'm putting this on your Instagram page too) damn it!!! It looks like I'm going to be doing a fucking oil change my fucking self now thank you very much sir!!!

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

Haha you're welcome Chris!

@nolahahnshouse3389

5 жыл бұрын

Still my go to when I need a refresher!

I LOVE THE MEMES 😂😂😂 keep it up

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

Memes are love, memes are life! 😉

@bavlyshenouda6706

7 жыл бұрын

MiataMods 😉😂👍🏽

My oil pressure gauge is right in the kiddle

@deibyfilms3681

3 жыл бұрын

Middle is that fine

@MiataMods

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's fine. As long as it's not all the way to the left your fine

That looked like a crush washer...

First of all your engine is liking oil from the back When you showed the bottom of the engine you can notice that in between the engine and the clutch is completely dirty of oil. Second thing... To avoid to spill the oil on top of the engine you can pull out the small transparent funnel which is on top of the oil gerrican 😉.

@MiataMods

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah she likes oil very much haha.. no I get what you’re saying, she’s leaking oil.. I need to replace the valve cover gasket 😅 about the transparent funnel, it will help for sure but you can still spill the oil with that.. ask me how I know 😒 the best thing you can do is use a separate funnel. Thanks for the response tho!

@ansolfa

6 жыл бұрын

MiataMods anyway I appreciate your video and I will probably remove the "small black barrel in which arrives the fume from the tank following your guide Thanks

@MiataMods

6 жыл бұрын

Aaah the Charcoal canister? Easy mod, cleans up the engine bay real nice. Good luck man! 👍

@davidolley9528

6 жыл бұрын

By all means, use a separate funnel, but pulling out the translucent filler neck allows ALL the oil in the can to be used! That is why it is there as well as allowing a smooth flow of oil.

Definitely do not do the screwdriver method. We did it and it damaged the housing and now we have to replace the oil filter housing which is going to set me back $750. If you can’t get it off take it to a local shop

@MiataMods

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s risky and should be a last resort if nothing works

I couldn't wear such nice clothes while doing this. I get oil all over the place. ha

@MiataMods

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I eventually switched over to a overall 😅

I see you gettin them subscribers up boi! keep doin ya thang man! check the new shit I put on my Instagram shit.. what you need to do is a video on changing your belt in the car so I can see how to do it check my Instagram page you'll see what I'm talking about!

@MiataMods

7 жыл бұрын

I have a few videos coming up in the next few weeks! No belt video but at some point I will make that video. Thanks for the love and watching my video bro!

So is it a myth that the headlights pop up when you change the oil lmao

@MiataMods

3 жыл бұрын

It is

PUT A TURBO ON IT

@MiataMods

Жыл бұрын

HOPEFULLY ONE DAY 🙌🙌

my dad is a mecanich man and never wear gloves got oil,grease and gas on his hands and he is 93 lol

@MiataMods

Жыл бұрын

It doesn't hurt to wear gloves either so I would still suggest doing so!

@mysterytour5983

Жыл бұрын

@@MiataMods i know but it is just funny to see that when all my life i never seen it! But you are right we better protect ourself!

@mysterytour5983

Жыл бұрын

​@@MiataMods by the way i love your videos and work you do very well done and you are a good mecanic man! I learn a lot on miata from you thanks!

Great video man, very informative. But please for the love of god, stop using there rage comic memes. It’s not fucking 2008.

@MiataMods

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback haha

This was helpful though it could do without the ancient memes. They didn't really add anything

@MiataMods

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, thanks for the feedback! This is an older video from a few years back. I've since then dropped the meme's and the background music. Check out my newest videos if you want to enjoy the video without any meme's 👍😉