When Charlie said ''drop the oil in a pan'' what he meant was ''drain the used oil into a drain pan'' by removing one drain plug , there is a drain plug in every motor pan.........

 

Barry here is a decent set that they have. It is small and you can add on to it as well.
Even inculdes a small tool box to store them in.

Craftsman 182 Piece Tool Set: Get a Job Well Done at Sears

 

HAHAHA- he meant to DUMP the old oil into a pan placed UNDER the truck. Actually is has to be a BIG pan. WalMart has them available. The 7.3you have holds a LOT of oil.... don't remember exactly..... do you have the owners manual? Maybe 12-14 qt. Charlie knows for sure...he has one. Mine is a 6.0l engine. Holds 15 quarts!!!

 

Thanks Shaun - I'll look at Sears

 

Bud it is 14 quarts. Just checked online. Should get a drain pan with at least a 20 quart capacity to leave a little space leftover.

 

Not a problem Barry. If you need any other help just ask. Im usually on when Im at work and will be able to help where I can. If you ever need an extra set of hands to help you with something let me know as well.

 

Hey - NO LOL!!! Bud. But after reading it again I get that now.

 

Shaun - do you 4 on 3 off or longer shifts then that? Do you have a shop or space that you work on your truck?

 

I've got a 7a.m. start in the morning - I'll catch up to you guys Friday during the day when I'm at work if I can

 

Standard 8 hr shift 5 days a week. I work in a dispatch center at a university. The end of my day is rapidly approaching. Only about 35 minutes left in my day today. But it is my wednesday.Catch ya later Barry.

 

Wow. What a good chuckle this morning.... I ment DROP THE OIL INTO A DRAIN PAN LOL.

You will also need a larger filter wrench than a normal oil filter takes.

Maybe for the first oil change, you might better come visit one of us for the first change, that way you will be better know the procedure, and what tools are required.

As far as the brakes, they won't let it pass if there's not at least 10,000 miles left, so that's a non emergency, but something that needs attention soon

 

So who's available this Sunday for my first oil change?

 

Did you buy your oil & filter yet, have you got the grease gun ready Barry......

What type of oil & filter did you get, I always use Ford filters & Ford oil (15W40) but thats my preferance

 

No clue on parts Should I go to dealer or Walmart? 10/30 looks correct in owners manual Is one brand better? No grease gun yet

 

Barry I would be able to help you out on Sunday. what time?