First oil change learned something
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2021
Posts: 426
Likes: 92
First oil change learned something
I just changed my oil in my 6.7PSD for the first time. The dealer did the last one. I searched on here to find all the got yas, and was ready for them. I had a 4.5 gallon empty joint compound bucket at the ready. I placed a large piece of cardboard on the ground slid the bucket under neither with a wrench. I angled the bucket and loosened the oil plug. No problem hit the bucket not a drop on the cardboard or me.
Let it drain for awhile then installed the plug. Next the oil filter. I placed the bucket under it and loosened it up. Oil started coming out the top I let it drain for a bit and loosened it some more. More oil stated to come out the top. I took it all the way off and placed it in a plastic bag. This is where I learned why some people are poking holes in the bottom of the filter before removing them. I have never seen as much oil come out a filter hole as on this. I did get drops on the driveway and the cardboard. Next time I am punching a hole in the bottom and letting it drain for as long as it needs.
Let it drain for awhile then installed the plug. Next the oil filter. I placed the bucket under it and loosened it up. Oil started coming out the top I let it drain for a bit and loosened it some more. More oil stated to come out the top. I took it all the way off and placed it in a plastic bag. This is where I learned why some people are poking holes in the bottom of the filter before removing them. I have never seen as much oil come out a filter hole as on this. I did get drops on the driveway and the cardboard. Next time I am punching a hole in the bottom and letting it drain for as long as it needs.
Lead Driver
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,928
Likes: 2,644
From: The Great State of Texas
Add me to the list who's been punching the oil filter for years now. Every once in a while I do get one that doesn't completely drain above the filter but it's still better than not punching.
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 8,459
Likes: 4,955
Oh yeah, found that out way back when I had my 2012 6.7, LOTS of oil above the filter.
Never seen that on any engine before.
Another reason I let the Quick Lane do the oil changes!
On my old RAM 6.7 Cummins, if you leave the truck sit for a short time after shutting the engine off, when you take the filter off it will only be about 3/4 full, no mess at all taking it off.
Never seen that on any engine before.
Another reason I let the Quick Lane do the oil changes!
On my old RAM 6.7 Cummins, if you leave the truck sit for a short time after shutting the engine off, when you take the filter off it will only be about 3/4 full, no mess at all taking it off.
Lead Driver
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,928
Likes: 2,644
From: The Great State of Texas
Oh yeah, found that out way back when I had my 2012 6.7, LOTS of oil above the filter.
Never seen that on any engine before.
Another reason I let the Quick Lane do the oil changes!
On my old RAM 6.7 Cummins, if you leave the truck sit for a short time after shutting the engine off, when you take the filter off it will only be about 3/4 full, no mess at all taking it off.
Never seen that on any engine before.
Another reason I let the Quick Lane do the oil changes!
On my old RAM 6.7 Cummins, if you leave the truck sit for a short time after shutting the engine off, when you take the filter off it will only be about 3/4 full, no mess at all taking it off.
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 8,459
Likes: 4,955
I don't know what RAM that pic is of, but on mine, I always took the air intake tract out and went through the top to remove the filter, lots of access that way.
Did it that way almost 40 times.
Did it that way almost 40 times.
Trending Topics
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 8,639
Likes: 2,433
I went straight to punching a hole in the filter the first time. No mess from that but I did get a few drops on the ground when I broke the drain plug loose. It started dripping pretty fast as soon as it was broke loose, not something I expected or experienced with other vehicles. I'm actually wondering if the dealer boogered up the threads, it required a wrench almost the whole way out. My other vehicles just spin off with fingers after initially breaking it loose with a wrench.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 767
Likes: 78
From: NC
I use one of these and a bag of kitty litter on standby in the event some oil doesn't make it into the bucket, instead of cardboard.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...=oil+drain+pan
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...=oil+drain+pan
Retired guy fixn stuff
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 3,220
Likes: 1,230
From: East TN
Another trick is after you punch a hole and it drains, take a 2 liter bottle and cut the bottom off. Loosen the filter until you can turn it by hand. Push the plastic bottle over the filter and continue to remove the filter. No mess.
We have been doing this for several years now. Coke bottle fit better (IMHO).
ZooDad
We have been doing this for several years now. Coke bottle fit better (IMHO).
ZooDad
Laughing Gas
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 949
Likes: 330
From: Colorado Rockies
I use one of these
and a piece of plastic tubing. I save a few old oil jugs and put the tubing right into the jug. When the jug is full, close the valve, cap the jug and put the next one in place. No mess, no drain pan and ready to take to the oil recycler. The only issue is that it drains slower than pulling the plug; but I'm not usually in a hurry. I use a small drain pan to catch what is coming out of the filter; the coke bottle trick is a great idea.
Lead Driver
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,928
Likes: 2,644
From: The Great State of Texas
A Ram 2500
FTE Community Team
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 3,339
Likes: 1,052
From: Florida
I’ve had 3 F 350s with 6.7L diesels and a 4th on order. Each one has has had a Fumoto Drain Valve
installed by me at the first oil change. That and a length of clear vinyl tubing makes for drip free oil changes.
I ask drill a 1/4” hole in the bottom side of the filter with a 12” long drill bit. Then a small hole at the top side of the filter to allow air to enter to replace oil drained from filter and speed up the drain. Let it drain completely for 15 minutes or so while I do other things, then unscrew the filter and drop it into a plastic bag.
At 75 years old with several medical conditions and overweight it’s an easy job even for me. I have 3 other vehicles and the diesel truck is the only one I do my own oil changes on since it’s so easy.
I ask drill a 1/4” hole in the bottom side of the filter with a 12” long drill bit. Then a small hole at the top side of the filter to allow air to enter to replace oil drained from filter and speed up the drain. Let it drain completely for 15 minutes or so while I do other things, then unscrew the filter and drop it into a plastic bag.
At 75 years old with several medical conditions and overweight it’s an easy job even for me. I have 3 other vehicles and the diesel truck is the only one I do my own oil changes on since it’s so easy.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post