Oil & Filter Changes
Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 - Diagnostics & Repairs
Oil & Filter changes are an easy part of Car Mechanic Simulator. They are frequent in the early game. Some oil filters may be a bit more difficult to identify and find, but once you know where they are it's an easy job. Of course knowing where the oil drain is and how to line it up does help.
The Basics Of Oil & Filter Changes
Yyou'll be doing a lot of oil and filter changes, especially in the early game. In general the oil filter is located on the under side of the engine. You'll find the drain plug somewhere on the oil pan, which is attached to the bottom of the engine. Keep in mind that the color of the oil filter is different depending on the type of engine. Also keep in mind that it's a totally different part and location for the Maluch.
The oil drain itself is located near a ladder close to the main garage doors. Once you have it, approach the car from the front center, looking up as far as you can. When the little dot lines up with the oil plug, quickly press ESC to release the oil drain. Then left click to enter disassemble mode. Now all you have to do is take out the oil drain plug.
Don't forget to change the filter and to move the oil drain out from under the car. Of course it's also a good idea to remember to put oil back in the engine. If you miss with the oil drain and it hits the floor it will cost $100 to clean up the mess. If you are doing this for a repair job it seems as though the client pays for your mistake, but if you are rebuilding a vehicle you purchased at auction, then it's on you to pay for it.
To fill the engine with oil, simply take the oil cap off. This is located on one of the head covers. All you have to do then is left click and hold it to pour in the oil. When it is filled correctly, the oil can will tip back up. You'll need to release the mouse and then press ESC to put the oil can away. If you overfill the engine, don't worry. It doesn't let you fill it past the max line.
The Oil Drain
I was surprised to find that one of the most common things people are asking about in Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 is the oil drain. It is located against the shop wall near the ladder, which is close to the main bay doors.
Oil Filter & Oil Drain Positioning
Positioning the oil drain is actually quite easy, though it may not be evident. Grab the oil drain and head straight under the front of the car while looking straight up. When it is lined up, quickly press escape and then left click to go into disassemble mode. Now, just pop out the drain plug and you should be good. On some vehicles I have had to remove part of the exhaust so I could see to line it up. You can also see the oil filter, which is a different color, depending on the type of engine.
Maluch Oil Drain Plug
The oil drain plug on the Maluch is located on the side of the oil pan near one of the corners. The image also shows the lineup for the oil drain.
Maluch Oil Filter
The Oil Filter on the Maluch is on the front of the engine. It's actually bolted to the crank pulley. It is completely different than any other oil filter in Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.
Filling The Oil
Simply pop the oil cap off and you'll automatically have the oil can. Just hold left click until the can tips back up. Then let go. Press ESC to put away the oil can, and the cap goes back on automatically.
Diagnostics & Beyond
To help you learn the diagnostics side of Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 as quickly and easily as possible, I have created a few short but comprehensive guides covering each problem category. For a complete listing of these guides, check here:
Diagnostics & Repairs - Car Mechanic Simulator 2015
If you are looking to learn about the early and mid-stages of the game, you may find these pages of interest:
Your Garage, Tools, Tests, & Upgrades, Jobs & Job Management
And if you are wonding what awaits beyond and where the real cash is hiding, check out this link:
Rebuilding Guide - Car Mechanic Simulator 2015
