how do i change the oil on my fiesta 1.1 lx?

Answer 1

Since nobody wants to tell you what to do...I will. Get an oil drain pan. Get 4to 5 quarts of oil and the recommended oil filter.
Put the drain pan under the car directly under the oil pan drain plug. Use a six point socket or wrench, And an oil filter wrench that fits your cars oil filter. The six point ones help keep you from stripping the bolt head. If it seems tight bump the wrench in the direction you need to go.with your hand. A bump breaks free bolts that you can't get loose a lot easier.
Try not to drop the drain bolt in the drain pan unless you get one that has a catch screen designed to keep things from falling into the oil drain pan. Once the oil has drained. Reinstall the drain plug. Make sure if it has a gasket on it that the gasket is there when you reinstall it... It can be over looked if the gasket fell off the plug..Next.
Remove oil filter using the oil filter wrench. Unscrew it and let it drain in the pan.
Then physically look at the filter and make sure the rubber gasket is still on the old filter. It is possible for the filter to come off,and the o ring gasket to stay stuck on the engine... This is a big no no. Because if you screw the new filter on with the old gasket in place it's not gonna seal and make a huge mess when you start your car. Now that you know that you don't have the old gasket still on, take the new filter and put a light film of oil on the gasket of the new filter.... You can use new or old oil to put on the gasket..It doesn't matter. Screw new filter on as tight as you can by hand. Then take your filter wrench" and I only say this because your a femal and may not have the hand strenth to get it tight enough with out the tool. And tighten it another1/4 to 1/2 turn.
Then just fill it up with oil. Put in 3 quarts and check the dipstick. Then just keep adding oil till the dipstick finally is on the full mark. Then start your vehicle. look under it and see if you have any leaks.... Turn the car off and wait 1 to 2 mins and check the level again. Then just fill as needed till oil on the dipstick where it should be and your done.
I was a little too detailed but that's because I'm guessing you've never changed oil in anything before by yourself

Answer 2

its totally messy and i dont think ur up to it. but u need to drain it out from underneath. i suggest hitting up a guy friend to do it, cos ull just make a mess on ur drive ha! if ur real keen, then the plug is at the front end center under the car, and drain it into a large pan, when u twist off the plug its gonna rush out. then replace the plug, dont over tighten, and refill with new oil. the filler is like under the hood on the top of the engine

Answer 3

I don't know enough to give a full answer, but I can recommend Haynes workshop manuals for any tasks you want to do.

Also, have a look at the wikipedia page for the fiesta (linked) That will help you identify which model you have and has some useful links.

Answer 4

Go to a Kwik Fit or Jeff Lubri shop where they change oil in 10 min. It's not difficult but dirty and you don't want to spoil oil on the ground.

Answer 5

mummy says not 2 talk 2 strangers sorry