Oil Change
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06-14-2003, 12:52 PM
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I had a chance to crawl under the truck today while installing the transfer case skid plate and have a look around. When you guys change engine oil, does the oil coming out hit the track bar? The dealer will be doing the first change, freebe, but I will be doing the rest,
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06-16-2003, 05:05 PM
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Originally posted by DJR 17
Yes get a Fumoto valve, very nice! www.fumoto.com btw. Now if they would put a valve on the bottom of the oil filter.
Yes get a Fumoto valve, very nice! www.fumoto.com btw. Now if they would put a valve on the bottom of the oil filter.
Get the one with a nipple so you can attach a hose to run to your collection device.
I'm looking for a hollow (like a big IV needle), sharp device to puncture the filter for draining it before unscrewing. Been using an awl, awlfully messy though.
Ideas?
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06-16-2003, 07:32 PM
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I'm looking for a hollow (like a big IV needle), sharp device to puncture the filter for draining it before unscrewing. Been using an awl, awlfully messy though
Try using a meat injector like they use for turkey basting/frying. I have one for injecting spices/seasoning when I fry turkeys and that should work fine. A couple of bucks at Wal-Mart and your clean when changing the oil. Great idea about puncturing and siphoning out the filter oil.
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06-19-2003, 09:55 AM
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Originally posted by thespoon
...sharp device to puncture the filter for draining it before unscrewing. Been using an awl, awlfully messy though.
Ideas? [/B]
...sharp device to puncture the filter for draining it before unscrewing. Been using an awl, awlfully messy though.
Ideas? [/B]
Scott
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06-19-2003, 10:11 AM
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I've used a tip I picked up here on the forum about a year ago. Cut the bottom out of a 2 liter bottle...loosen the filter...then slip the bottle over the filter for the actual removal. All of the oil runs into the bottle. If the filter drops down in also, it's not that big of a deal - just a little messy for disposal.
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06-22-2003, 10:42 PM
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I just did my initial 5000 mile oil change. I bought Motorcraft 5w20 oil and Motorcraft filter from Wal Mart. Oil was $1.80 per quart and the filter was less than $3.00. The oil says it is semi senthetic so I thought $1.80 was reasonable. Also, it looks like the filter has a anti-drainback valve in it. I filled the new filter with oil before I installed it.