oil change question

[too smart one]

that is what I believed/ the question answered by the moderator intimated 3000 miles=link #7

[jwight]

Originally Posted by too smart one

that is what I believed/ the question answered by the moderator intimated 3000 miles=link #7

Even though the link contains "3000" in the title, the smart factory oil change interval has been and remains 10K miles. Anything else is strictly up to the individual owner/operator. YMMV. Void where prohibited, etc.

[Padawan]

Originally Posted by markadd

I am attempting to do an oil change prior to the factory required mileage. What size socket is required for the oil pan nut? My socket set only goes to 21mm and that is way too small. Thanks, Mark

It's a 24 mm bolt, but if you don't have that size socket, the more common 15/16" works just as well.

[Sean007]

Anyone know the proper torque for the drain plug?
Thanks,
Sean

[jwight]

Originally Posted by Sean007

Anyone know the proper torque for the drain plug?
Thanks,
Sean

65 Nm according to Evilution - Smart Car Encyclopaedia

That converts to 47.9 Lb-ft; sounds like a lot to me.

[SmartieParts]

Kane (evilution) is pretty good at getting his facts straight. So if you can't find another reference to confirm, its probably a safe bet that he's right.

Am I the only one that thinks changing your oil more frequently than recommended by the manufacturer is a myth perpetuated by the oil industry?

[ok, I'm going to hide now. hehe ]

- Steven

[jwight]

I did find another post with that figure in it so no problems.