I did it again
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I did it again
This 2022 F350 Lariat is my 3rd 6.7 so I should know better. I only have 1500 miles on the truck but am leaving Thursday for a 4000 mile trip , at least 3000 miles pulling a 11000 pound 5th wheel. I decided to change to 5/40 Rotella. The oil filter went fine, loosened he filter and punched hole and took off the oil fill cap. Then I took off the oil pan fill plug knowing it spurts a stream straight back , I held a large drain container up behind the plug. Oil shot out over the top, on me,my shirt and on the garage floor. After cleaning the mess up I installed the fumoto valve that I had ready. I’ll never understand why Ford doesn’t put the drain plug in the bottom of the pan. And oh yes I discovered the “ plastic “pan on my10 speed.
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This 2022 F350 Lariat is my 3rd 6.7 so I should know better. I only have 1500 miles on the truck but am leaving Thursday for a 4000 mile trip , at least 3000 miles pulling a 11000 pound 5th wheel. I decided to change to 5/40 Rotella. The oil filter went fine, loosened he filter and punched hole and took off the oil fill cap. Then I took off the oil pan fill plug knowing it spurts a stream straight back , I held a large drain container up behind the plug. Oil shot out over the top, on me,my shirt and on the garage floor. After cleaning the mess up I installed the fumoto valve that I had ready. I’ll never understand why Ford doesn’t put the drain plug in the bottom of the pan. And oh yes I discovered the “ plastic “pan on my10 speed.
Laughing Gas
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Changed mine a week ago. Finally went perfect, no mess all the oil went into the pan.
Finishing putting oil in the engine and seen a puddle underneath the truck. My oil catch pan had a hole worn in the corner.😡😡😡
Finishing putting oil in the engine and seen a puddle underneath the truck. My oil catch pan had a hole worn in the corner.😡😡😡
Laughing Gas
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This 2022 F350 Lariat is my 3rd 6.7 so I should know better. I only have 1500 miles on the truck but am leaving Thursday for a 4000 mile trip , at least 3000 miles pulling a 11000 pound 5th wheel. I decided to change to 5/40 Rotella. The oil filter went fine, loosened he filter and punched hole and took off the oil fill cap. Then I took off the oil pan fill plug knowing it spurts a stream straight back , I held a large drain container up behind the plug. Oil shot out over the top, on me,my shirt and on the garage floor. After cleaning the mess up I installed the fumoto valve that I had ready. I’ll never understand why Ford doesn’t put the drain plug in the bottom of the pan. And oh yes I discovered the “ plastic “pan on my10 speed.
Totally agree. Oil drain plugs should always point down.
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This 2022 F350 Lariat is my 3rd 6.7 so I should know better. I only have 1500 miles on the truck but am leaving Thursday for a 4000 mile trip , at least 3000 miles pulling a 11000 pound 5th wheel. I decided to change to 5/40 Rotella. The oil filter went fine, loosened he filter and punched hole and took off the oil fill cap. Then I took off the oil pan fill plug knowing it spurts a stream straight back , I held a large drain container up behind the plug. Oil shot out over the top, on me,my shirt and on the garage floor. After cleaning the mess up I installed the fumoto valve that I had ready. I’ll never understand why Ford doesn’t put the drain plug in the bottom of the pan. And oh yes I discovered the “ plastic “pan on my10 speed.
Hotshot
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From: SW VA
Same here. 5gal bucket, throw a lid on it and haul it to AdvanceAuto to dump it.
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I drive my truck up a set of home made ramps (railroad ties) to raise the front, open the Fumoto valve and no issues...the oil will drain to the rear of the pan once elevated, plus I have more room under the truck for the bucket.
Mountain Pass
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I would strongly suggest not changing your oil yourself. Here is why I say it with personal experience from Ford. After a coolant hose change by my dealer on my 6.7 in 2012 it started blowing white smoke. The truck was towed to the dealer and upon arrival, the service manager started the truck to move it into the shop while moving the truck a piston and rod shot thru the block.
The truck was under warranty. A few days later still waiting to see if Ford was going to replace the motor, Ford asked for service records (ones not on file with Ford Service). I had always changed my own oils in the trucks. Ford denied my claim for a new motor because I did not have receipts for regular oil changes. The dealer principal stepped in and supported me. I have been purchasing vehicles there for 30 years.
Ford approved the claim but told me they will not support it again without proper service documentation. Since 2012 I have not changed my own fluids 10K plus installation is a lot to put out.
Just a word of warning
The truck was under warranty. A few days later still waiting to see if Ford was going to replace the motor, Ford asked for service records (ones not on file with Ford Service). I had always changed my own oils in the trucks. Ford denied my claim for a new motor because I did not have receipts for regular oil changes. The dealer principal stepped in and supported me. I have been purchasing vehicles there for 30 years.
Ford approved the claim but told me they will not support it again without proper service documentation. Since 2012 I have not changed my own fluids 10K plus installation is a lot to put out.
Just a word of warning
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Rome as it burns
I prefer to sit in a cramped waiting room with a sniffling obese person wearing sweatpants playing a game on his phone while listening to the sound of demonic women on The View streaming thru the TV overhead while a meth addict changes fluids on my $60k truck that will explode if he gets it wrong so that I can lose 45 minutes of my day for $200.
It just works out better that way.
It just works out better that way.
More Turbo
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From: Texas
This 2022 F350 Lariat is my 3rd 6.7 so I should know better. I only have 1500 miles on the truck but am leaving Thursday for a 4000 mile trip , at least 3000 miles pulling a 11000 pound 5th wheel. I decided to change to 5/40 Rotella. The oil filter went fine, loosened he filter and punched hole and took off the oil fill cap. Then I took off the oil pan fill plug knowing it spurts a stream straight back , I held a large drain container up behind the plug. Oil shot out over the top, on me,my shirt and on the garage floor. After cleaning the mess up I installed the fumoto valve that I had ready. I’ll never understand why Ford doesn’t put the drain plug in the bottom of the pan. And oh yes I discovered the “ plastic “pan on my10 speed.
My 2018 F-150 with the 5.0L (9 qts) had the front sway bar that went right across the oil drain path. My first oil change on that truck resulted in what seemed like an 'Exxon Valdez' size oil spill in my garage. Think cow and a flat rock. haha. I made a special tool to route the oil under the sway bar after that fun.
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I would strongly suggest not changing your oil yourself. Here is why I say it with personal experience from Ford. After a coolant hose change by my dealer on my 6.7 in 2012 it started blowing white smoke. The truck was towed to the dealer and upon arrival, the service manager started the truck to move it into the shop while moving the truck a piston and rod shot thru the block.
The truck was under warranty. A few days later still waiting to see if Ford was going to replace the motor, Ford asked for service records (ones not on file with Ford Service). I had always changed my own oils in the trucks. Ford denied my claim for a new motor because I did not have receipts for regular oil changes. The dealer principal stepped in and supported me. I have been purchasing vehicles there for 30 years.
Ford approved the claim but told me they will not support it again without proper service documentation. Since 2012 I have not changed my own fluids 10K plus installation is a lot to put out.
Just a word of warning
The truck was under warranty. A few days later still waiting to see if Ford was going to replace the motor, Ford asked for service records (ones not on file with Ford Service). I had always changed my own oils in the trucks. Ford denied my claim for a new motor because I did not have receipts for regular oil changes. The dealer principal stepped in and supported me. I have been purchasing vehicles there for 30 years.
Ford approved the claim but told me they will not support it again without proper service documentation. Since 2012 I have not changed my own fluids 10K plus installation is a lot to put out.
Just a word of warning
You are totally within your rights to do your own maintenance, all you have to do is show receipts for the oil and filters.
Ford would have to prove your owner maintenance caused the failure.