DIY Oil Change
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DIY Oil Change
Hi Everyone,
I have always wanted to do a DIY oil change and I think I'm going to go through with it.
I have been doing my research. Familiarizing myself on the importance of an oil change (see below), researching ect.
Oil Changes Waldorf, MD | Waldorf Ford
I wanted to reach out to you guys and see if you have any useful pointers/tips?
Much appreciated!
Thanks!
I have always wanted to do a DIY oil change and I think I'm going to go through with it.
I have been doing my research. Familiarizing myself on the importance of an oil change (see below), researching ect.
Oil Changes Waldorf, MD | Waldorf Ford
I wanted to reach out to you guys and see if you have any useful pointers/tips?
Much appreciated!
Thanks!
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There's not a lot to this but it would be helpful knowing more about you; skill level, tools available, place or facility where you'd be doing this----things of that nature.
The process is fairly straight forward and doesn't require too many tools. Oil filter removal wrench, oil pan drain plug wrench, catch pans for waste oil and filter, waste oil recycling container and plenty of clean up supplies should an accident happen.
If you're so very new to this project check around on YouTube for a few in structural videos---that would be a good beginning.
Ask anything you want to know---most of are here to help any way we can.
The process is fairly straight forward and doesn't require too many tools. Oil filter removal wrench, oil pan drain plug wrench, catch pans for waste oil and filter, waste oil recycling container and plenty of clean up supplies should an accident happen.
If you're so very new to this project check around on YouTube for a few in structural videos---that would be a good beginning.
Ask anything you want to know---most of are here to help any way we can.
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Add another Fumoto drain valve customer to the list. I stick A 5gal blue Kerosene can under and flip the valve open. While its draining, punch a hole in the filter with an awl and let it drain in a small bin and take a walk. Come back and swap the filter, change the filter, hit it with some brake clean, and drag everything out. Fill 'er up and done. Takes maybe 30 minutes tops. I don't have a Tremor, so I do drive up on some 2x8 blocks that lets the everything clear, so that adds a minute or two to the process. I've never had a vehicle that oil changes were this easy. I like using the blue Kerosene cans since it's easy to dump at my local drop off. No splash and easy to pour.
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