I don't know a clutch plate from a dinner plate! Help. Lifted car up with jack to try and change oil, Failed.?

Turned car on as per instructions to flush oil through, I noticed the wheel was spinning around???? Car in neutral, is this right?


Ford Focus, X reg.


I couldn't get the nut off for oil to come out. Useless or what. Thanks for your time. Terry.I don't know a clutch plate from a dinner plate! Help. Lifted car up with jack to try and change oil, Failed.?
A) engine running, automatic transmission in neutral, with the wheels off of the ground = Yes there is enough friction through the transmission clutches and drive line to cause the wheels to rotate.





B) When changing the oil you need to run the engine long enough to bring it up to near operating temperature then shut the engine OFF.





If you remove the drain plug or filter with the engine running you will destroy the engine!





Raise the vehicle on ramps or jack it up and set it securely on metal jack stands


%26lt; NEVER EVER GET UNDER A VEHICLE SUPPORTED ONLY BY A JACK! %26gt;





Place a catch pan under the filter and remove the filter, check the filter and the filter mounting to make certain that the filter seal came off with the filter - if it is stuck to the mount simply pull it off with your fingers. Put a coating of oil on the rubber seal on the new filter and screw the new filter on until it is good and snug hand tight then turn it 1/8 of a turn farther using the filter wrench if you do not have strong hands or the location makes it difficult to get a good grip on it.





Move the drain pan under the engine oil pan drain - the drain will be a hex head bolt on the bottom of the pan - it may be in the center of the bottom or at the side or back at the lowest edge of the side. If it is a sideways drain take note that the oil will shoot out sideways several inches when you first remove the plug so adjust the drain pan position accordingly. Remove the drain Plug. Remember that when looking directly at the head of the plug that it will turn Left or Counter Clockwise to loosen it. Drain plugs tend to be very tight so a long handled wrench is advised. After the draining oil slows to a drip replace the Plug snugly but do not tighten excessively.





Pour the recommended amount of oil into the engine through the Oil fill opening on the valve cover. Most engines take 5 quarts but some only need 4, ford truck diesels require up to 15 Quarts! Check your owners manual before starting to make sure you have the right amount of and type of oil for your engine on hand before starting an oil change.





Start the engine and immediatly look under the car in the area of the oil filter and watch for leakage - if the filter is not properly installed the oil will pour out rapidly!!! If there is no leakage then you can take the car down off of the jack stands or pull it off of the ramps - park it on a level surface and shut the engine off for a few minutes and check the oil level if you added the correct amount of oil the level should be within + - 1/8'; of the full mark on the dipstick.





If you choose to change your own oil, please do not pour used oil down any water, sewer or storm drain. Used motor needs to be properly recycled to protect the environment! Any automotive dealership or oil change facility will be happy to receive your used oil and see that it is properly recycled.I don't know a clutch plate from a dinner plate! Help. Lifted car up with jack to try and change oil, Failed.?
TERRY WHAT ARE YOU DOING,have you any wd 40 spray to help loosen the nut,thats the one on the car,do you have a touch wrench?and have you blocks behind the rear wheels dont want anything to happen to you if under the car, take care my friend, bb
Sump plugs are not ';finger tight';. No way!


really your best bet is to find a competent mechanic who will do the job for you and let you watch and assist. That way you will learn how.
YOU NEED TO REMOVE THE NUT AT BOTH ENDS OF THE SPANNER.
shouldnt be much more than hand tight so first you turning it th eright way if not try a bigger wrench or drive it to a shop to have then do it