A few popular questions have popped up so I'll give the answers below, rather than answer every one individually. Why didn't I change the filter? The engine doesn't have an oil filter, just a gauze screen that requires cleaning every other oil change. Why didn't I put the vacuum tube down the oil filler hole? The oil filler has internal baffling, which makes it difficult/impossible to reach the bottom of the sump. Why didn't I use a bigger pipe? As I was stuck with using the dipstick tube, it wasn't possible to get a bigger pipe down there. Didn't you notice there is a brass pump attached to the front of the engine for extracting oil (you idiot, etc)? Obviously yes, I know the pump is there. However the internals of the pump are worn, so now makes a nice decorative piece. Why shouldn't you leave a diesel engine ticking over for an extended period? This is an extract from one of many articles freely available on the subject. "... letting your diesel idle for anything more than a short duration is a bad idea because while the engine will use little fuel, what fuel it does burn will not combust completely because the operating temperature is too low. Unlike gasoline engines, diesels need to be under load to reach optimum operating temperature."

@daviddavis5689

3 жыл бұрын

Kind of like the old VWs

@lisastewart1986

3 жыл бұрын

CountryHouseGent very informative answer but as far as I can see you know Asian inside and out ,so no explanation needed of your maintenance .But very informative for others .I suppose it’s very helpful if they have a similar engine so good job 👍

@mjack1935

3 жыл бұрын

hi kevin, some of that very old engines use centrifugal oil filters that are normally seated somewhere around the crankshaft and have to be cleaned on very long intervalls .but then they are hard to get to. did you check that with your manual?

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely a gauze situated on the end of the oil pickup in the sump

@dianeweller145

3 жыл бұрын

@@daviddavis5689 Does anyone know what has happened to Kevin? Is he alright?

You are certainly gifted with more than your fair share of common sense ....👍😉

Lovely engine, never thought I would sit through an entire oil change and be entertained :)

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks indeed. Nowt like some virtual greasy hands. ☺

Interesting video. 50+ years ago I was working in agricultural engineering. We could buy the workshop oil at the wholesale price. It was SAE 30 HD or diesel oil with detergent. What we found was if you used straight after a rebuild no problems but beware of putting it in an older engine. I ran BSA B31-3s Ariel Red Hunters air-cooled 1950s British singles. We found an SAE 50 oil worked well, especially with higher mileage engines. We probably worked them harder than you work Aslan, but if Aslan starts burning any oil it would be worth thinking about if you can still get it. I don't live in the UK anymore.

I could listen to that engine all day long...actually its relaxing ...very nice work...😊

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does have a certain timepiece rhythm to it. 🕒

@susanmarker2164

3 жыл бұрын

@@CountryHouseGent I love to hear this type of boat coming round a corner in others narrowboating vlog..you can hear it coming ..its really rather grand AND reminds me of a Hog ..engine...I know its not the same .but still lovely sound..!!😊

When I lived on a narrowboat, there was nothing I liked better, than the sounds of these vintage engines, as they disappeared out of the range of my hearing. Wonderful!

@daviddavis5689

3 жыл бұрын

I use to live about a mile from intercoastal. I use to love going to sleep in night to sound diesel tugs.

@BrassLock

3 жыл бұрын

@@daviddavis5689 Although higher revving than a Tug Boat engine, the sound of a bauxite-hauling diesel train ascending a long slight incline was something I can still remember going to sleep to in rural Western Australia.

Very handy those suction pumps used one for servicing my car for years no pissing about underneath and removing all kinds of guards a Godsend really

Hi Kevin, great to see you are doing well in this strange world we are living in. We do still talk about you everytime I make my favourite Beef and Leek Stew. Keep healthy and looking forward to the next series!

Very comfortable tee shirt you have and haircut is well done

Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to next season.

Thank you for the ride on your motor Bike.....I’ve always wondered what they are like to travel on, am a bit scared of them really, and am impressed. You have the best of both worlds don’t you? Roaming the roads with one half of your life while you are being a landlubber and wending your watery way anywhere at other times. I spent the first few minutes of travels with a motor bike wondering how you got a motor bike onto a narrow boat before the penny dropped. Even in lockdown you have freedom, dead envious so thank you for sharing it.

I never thought I would say I enjoyed watching someone change oil but that was fascinating! Thanks so much for the video! Watching your videos seems to be like changing the oil in my brain. I come away feeling a little less anxiety!

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

Cool 😎 Out with the old, in with the new? ☺

@briandufty5081

2 жыл бұрын

You should say. If it's English. It leaks. So the more Dinosaur poo you put in. Just joking. Nice Motor you got there. Teach

Good 2 see you back 😁

Beautiful sound from that vintage engine.

I just love the sound of that engine - a lt like an old John Deere 2 cylinder.

@catdeddy8427

3 жыл бұрын

Phil Jungels Before the twin, there was the “one-lung”. I think its idle ran about 40 rpm.

Enjoy so much, especially this video. I’m in the US and envy your lifestyle. Keep the videos coming.

There's only one way to do an oil change for any engine. Properly and with care. It may seem a simple operation but like anything done well it isn't and you have to understand what you're doing to get it right. Great video

i have a hand pump, which i use to extract the oil from my 1982 motorcycle engine. I try to use Duckhams 20/50, Glad to see these old engines still in use. Great vlog.

Always a pleasure to see and hear you. When I first found your vlog, it was new, and I had never heard of a narrowboat before. Sort of like a baby chick, I imprinted on you, and your take on things. I found an incredible peace in the whole experience, and the sound of your engine was a soporific that relaxed me at night. With you missing for awhile, I turned to many different canal boaters to fill the gap, and enjoyed a lot of their vlogs, but truly, I’d trade the lot of them to be able to have you back. I cannot wait till you’re back on a regular basis! Here I am, a native of San Francisco living in Southeast Texas on the border with Mexico, during the plague, a stranger in a strange land. It’s a crazy time and place, and I’m more grateful than ever to have your soothing presence on the screen once again. Thank you for being you!

Hi Kevin, I had a few questions and after I read all the 340 comments, all my questions were answered, many times over. Great video. Cheers

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

Ha yes Steve. I think everything that could be asked, has been asked at least once. 😂

Kevin, loved the episode! I love working in a marina on your boat when nobody else is around 'cause they're all working at regular jobs!! Its the best. BTW, loved the "Marty Feldman" eyes and looks!! Best regards Casey

Celebrity Oilchange.. Sounds genius to me!

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, the possibilities are endless. A Xmas Special, Celebrity 10,000 Mile Service?

Was only thinking today. Have not seen Kevin for a while on here. Here you are looking good. Look forward to Season 7 too!

@sheridangay

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with that one as Kevin looks great as usual.

@AussieInUS

3 жыл бұрын

Patiently or impatiently waiting for season 7/8. Any idea Kevin as I'm watching you're reruns. Lol. Enjoyed very much!

Good to see someone who is like me - First thing is to don safety slippers for routine maintenance... Thanks for another informative and enjoyable video. Best wishes

@CountryHouseGent

4 жыл бұрын

Ha, protective leather toe caps as well no less. 😉

@vinm300

3 жыл бұрын

I've never seen anyone do as much in their moccasins.

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

Comfort is the first consideration in any job. 😊

I can’t believe that I just sat and watched an engine oil change. Enjoyed it though. 😂

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

😁 Yes Les, changing oil is a strangely satisfying way to spend one's time.

@lesmurray1732

3 жыл бұрын

@@CountryHouseGent Have you switched your blog to Amazon now?

Very interesting video nice to know these little tips ☺👍

You've got a cracking vessel to move that oil from the big container to the engine but I couldn't help thinking how much easier (also less messy) it might be to use a big funnel. I realize this is yet another piece of equipment you would only use once every few years but you could keep it with the suction pump. Originally I thought, "Why not use the suction pump to get the oil out of the big can," but you'd have to clean it between each different step of the change which would undo any benefit. So, yeah, a big funnel that could double as a party hat I truly love Aslan and your adventures upon and within it. I wish you a long lifetime of such well documented travels by narrowboat.

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers. Yes a funnel would be handy but never got round to buying one. :)

Thank’s Kevin, lovely old engine. My old grey Ferguson loves 30 grade and I owned an old fishing boat with a “petter” engine, also ran on 30 grade mineral oil. Cheers.

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mate. Same here, always ran 30 in my mowers and 5 tonne excavator.

I find that I'm always interested in seeing videos involving all the mechanical needs of narrowboats. That trick, so to speak, of changing the boat angle to facilitate draining the oil was cool! Probably perfectly obvious to narrowboaters. Always good to see you and your videos. Ever grateful as watching narrowboating life saves my sanity in crazy times.

Awesome video and thank you for showing the steps in the process ,,, Always look forward to watching your videos !!!

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

A pleasure, Russ. Thank you,

Happy to see you back I was missing Aslan

Agree with you on using the proper oil for the older engines, worth the money and peace of mind. Looking forward to seeing season 7!

Celebrity Oil Changing!! Coming to a TV station near you! A very COVID safe thing to do from a home near you. :-) Cheers from Seattle! Stay safe!

Cant wait to see you out n about cruising down the Canals on Aslan again soon , great to see you're in good health too , Cheers 😎👌👍

I smiled for first time today when I saw you posted! I love your long hair. Bring it back. Really happy about your return. Thanks.

truly enjoyable episode -- just the sort of homely task I enjoy seeing you undertake...looking forward to begin watching season 7...

After watching this I'm definitely going to make sure my sump drain plug is accessible. Always assumed those vacuum pumps worked faster.

Hi glad your back missed you hair looks fab really enjoy the info thanks keep them coming 👍

I really enjoyed spending time with your vintage Petter-Mclaren. And they're from Leeds, too which seems very appropriate given your travels on the Leeds-Liverpool. That vacuum pump is very familiar. Every scooter shop in Taiwan has one. They use a wide nozzle and get a 125cc scooter's 1 quart of oil out of the crankcase in about two minutes.

This was the best episode of celebrity oil change I've ever seen! ....great video as always. I have to change the oil on our vintage tractors soon. We have 5 gallon buckets....not looking forward to lifting those but I'd better get to it before it gets really hot outside.

Great to hear from Kevin.....great advice & well explained on boat maintenance....stay safe...thanks for sharing

I love your very understated way

Hey Kevin and Aslan! Greetings from Clinton, Mississippi, USA! So good to see you! We can’t wait until Season 7!!!

@stevewells5134

3 жыл бұрын

Another greeting from Mississippi, USA. I've enjoyed the vlogs on the narrow boating culture. Keep living the dream

Missed seeing you & Aslan on KZread Good oil change and she sounds just as I remembered her. Morris is a Great English company. Good lubricants 👍🏻

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael. Agreed, I've used Morris lubes for many years.

What a nice surprise to open KZread and there you are. I do enjoy all your vids. Looking forward to episode 7 and hopefully more travels by motorbike.

Kevin great to see you, I really missed your post! Charlie from Pennsylvania

For the last few days the oil in my Gardner 2LW has got slightly higher! You talking about empty water tanks I now know why!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😊 my tank is empty lol

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

😁 😁 Happy to help solve the problem. It's surprising how much ballast a full water tank provides.

I was recommended your video channel in my KZread feed. I do enjoy watching about narrowboats in England and Wales. I maybe a Ocean and a Continent away from you I thought it was nice to see how you were doing a simple job of changing the motor oil. I fully agree with you on using non detergent motor oil in older engines. I previously watched your video where you had you Aslan blackened, you painted the Gunnels and replaced the rope fenders. Because of it you have a new subscriber.

Thanks Kevin it's great to see you are doing well and a nice interesting vlog. Take care and all the best. Stevie

Good job man , a good days work . Thanks for video and comedy ! I just love vintage engines , they always seem to work properly without a lot of electronic gizmos. Thank you for the video 👍🍷

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Eric. Yes, they are about as simple as an engine can be. ☺

Good to see you and Aslan and and anxiously awaiting season 7 🙂 stay safe and well,🌤CHEERS 🍻

I did a search to see if you had posted anything about a week ago glad to see you're ok and healthy and Aslan then my computer went down for a few days so I am back and so are you hope more vlogs are coming .

Great seeing you ❤

@CountryHouseGent

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you David. ☺

Yeah, the wife and I were saying only this morning that we weren't sure you were still using KZread, then you popped up! Cool! Good to see you are well and looking forward to upcoming videos.

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Tim.

Hi Kevin. Thanks for sharing how you change the oil. That drum was very large and I bet it was difficult to control the glugging from the spout. Glad you didn’t get it on your slippers 😄. Looking forward to season 7. Take care. Nick

Hiya Kevin 🙋‍♀️....I know oil needs to be changed but I admit I've never done it myself. Not been around engines but I do know what a dipstick is. Thanks for the lesson and we look forward to series 7. You're looking chipper!🤪 Cheers from Ohio!

Morris oils are fantastic. I've been using them for many years on steam engines vintage motorcycles :-)

Hi Kevin, good too see you again!, glad to see Aslan gets nothing but the finest goldenfilm, I use the same in Freya's Lister HR2 and I swear by using what was designed for the older engines! and Aslan is as sweet sounding as ever! :)

@CountryHouseGent

4 жыл бұрын

Cool, great to hear from you and thank you.

Great Vlog as usual Kevin....enjoyed it my good man! Mark

Maintenance is most important, good to see you again, cheers .

Hi Kevin, you can make anything look relaxing. I would have spilt lots. Good to see you.

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gary.

Thank you for this! Just finalising the purchase of my first nb Agincourt and she has the exact same engine as Aslan (also 45 foot) so teaching myself how to change the oil. Thank you

@CountryHouseGent

Жыл бұрын

Well hello Lee and yes, I saw her for sale. She's a very fine vessel indeed. A bit jealous to be honest. 🙂😭 Hope you both spend many happy hours and miles together.

Gotta love the elevator background music whilst waiting for the oil to extract. 😂

Unreal! This was such an education! Love my diesel engines, but this was fantastic! Thanks!

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard, you're very welcome. ☺

Spooky.......Was just talking about you and hoped that your ok. Glad to see you are!!

@MPjustaman

3 жыл бұрын

Carol Sargent funny thing that Intuition. I too had a Kevin thought today. And low we have a sighting. And a good one at that. Cheers.

@anitablades6033

3 жыл бұрын

I have Two of my sleepy time Vid's that has his engine in the staring role !!!

While I have been waiting for season 7 I found your older KZread videos on repairing Land Rovers and body work on your caravan. Several times I laughed to myself ...I can’t believe I’m watching this...and enjoying it. You’re a whiz at that mechanical stuff. Keven, stay safe and may we all get back to our normal lives soon.

Hey! CountryHouseGent. I love that pump. I got to get one. Thanks for sharing.

Love watching your travels, you uplift my worries regarding this pandemic. When ever I watch your travels I forget all of the problems that we face daily. You are truly a positive force in helping all of us get through these precarious times. Thank You!!! Dan.

Great to see you back Kevin and very much looking forward to series 7

Good to see you again!

Great job Kevin.

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark.

Looking forward to Season 7 Kevin!

Looking forward to the next season. Stay safe.

I can't wait anymore. I'm going thru Narrow Boat withdraw

Great vlog..as usual...and you are absolutely right about the oil...the reason we have different oils available is because we have a variety of engines, each with their own specific needs.

My opinion is that Morris Lubricants are as good it gets, use them in my lathes and mills, great products! As for sucking out the sump, have an extension pipe fitted in the place of the existing sump plug that brings access from under the engine to up the side of it. Make sure the extension pipe finishes above the full sump level by an inch and has a pipe threaded plug installed upon it. When you need to change oil it would be a simple matter of removing the plug and screwing your suction device into the pipe fitting on the pipe extension. Similar B2 engines were used down here on towed behind vibrating road rollers, I live in New Zealand

I have a 1974 BMW bike that uses the same make and grade of oil. Older engines were designed with the straight viscosity profile in mind and in my less than profession opinion one should always use straight for these engines. On a side note.. If you ever have to do more involved maintenance on your engine i'ld love the opportunity to offer a second pair of hands whilst we discuss Star Trek :) I truly appreciate the context you produce. Thanks

Hey Kevin glad to see your doing good waiting on season 7

Thank you for showing us, your fans, how oil is changed in your boat as I had always wondered how that was done. You should put this segment in with your current season of Travels By Narrow Boat as people will be interested with the up-keep of Aslan.

Missed you

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

😊

SO HAPPY to see you! The hair looks great, and you look well. Looking forward to seeing the next season Kevin. Have missed Aslan and your adventures.

@CountryHouseGent

4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Christina. Same here, can't wait to get the season underway.

I love these kind of videos. Greetings,, Kitty.

Paul is correct. Pour with the noozle on top. Allows angle of container to be better positioned over jug and prevents air ingress causing glugging which can result in spitting spill. Easy!

Looking forward to another season.

Glad you're back. Can't wait for next season. Cheers!

Great haircut, K! Even if you might be disappointed in such, here is some old Southern USA barber wisdom. “Ain’t but three days’ differnce (sic) ‘tween a bad haircut an’ a good’n.”

@CountryHouseGent

4 жыл бұрын

Ha, that's so true, John 😂

Haha nice! Good to see you again after a loooooooong while! I was beginning to wonder Kevin, if the evil powers that be "disappeared" you.....phew! Good job on the oil change, love that engine!! Happy chug-a-lugging!!!

Had the oil changed in my car this weekend. Dad made sure I knew how to take care of my transportation because well, girls should know how to live life alone! Not a subject that fascinates me but missing your videos so watched the entire video! You are very entertaining. Thank you for the smiles!

this was fascinating! your explanations are interesting and i think you should produce the "celebrity oil change"!😉

@CountryHouseGent

2 жыл бұрын

Yep I reckon there's 'mileage' in Celebrity Oil Change. 😊

Who would have thought an oil change would be so interesting?

Nicely done chap ... I wish I got that close to the full line every time!

here’s a pouring tip, put the spout on top, and rotate it down until the can is empty

Looking forward to another season! That huge oil can seems like a novelty prop.

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it would make a fine table or stool in a man-cave? ☺

Glad to see you, take care of Aslan, patiently waiting for season seven!

Hi Kevin, Aslan looks spectacular. Thank you for taking such good care of a wonderful boat. You will never know how much you helped me, but thank you for being there during a major health crisis I overcame. The rhythmic sound of Aslan’s engine was so soothing while I followed my daily rituals of intravenous infusions as you explored the canals of Great Britain. I looked forward to every new episode of Travels by Narrowboat and it gave me the strength to endure discomfort and depression. I’m all well now. May God continue to bless you. Very sincerely, Robert Nalepa. Citrus Hills , Florida

Now wishing that my house had an old engine in it that i could tinker with! The best kind of house work.

Quicker way to extract oil, and much smaller for storage. Do a search on: " HEP-02A Gas Diesel fuel pump Inline Low Pressure electric fuel pump 12V" Storage space is gold on RV's, be they narrowboats or motorhomes (USA lingo). This is also great for motorcycle, lawn mowers or any other engine that you want to change fluids in. Love your channel.

@CountryHouseGent

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Larry. I'll check it out

Good to see you; looking forward to the new season!

as always kevin most enjoyable and very interesting,i would think after the long day get your feet up and pour something a bit stronger than tea, take care and as always thank you so much.

A very enjoyable and informative video thanks Kevin