Oil Change Question
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From: Brentwood,CA
to remove the filter use either your hands or the wrench. i use my hand. to install the oil filter you oil the new gasket then screw it on until it touches the base then another 3/4 of a turn.
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Only tighten by hand. 1/3 turn, 1/2 turn.. somewhere around there. If you tighten as much as you think you need to by hand, you'll find that it won't come out by hand 5000 miles from now.
I took my ford in for the first filter change because the factory installed the filter super tight. I don't have a strapwrench and really didn't want to have to stab it with a screwdriver to remove it.
I took my ford in for the first filter change because the factory installed the filter super tight. I don't have a strapwrench and really didn't want to have to stab it with a screwdriver to remove it.
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Use 5-20 only because I was told by a creditable source that the tolerances are so tight that heavier oil won't drain back fast enough. Do it yourself so you have peace of mind and can keep an eye on what is goin' on under the hood. FISHEAD
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i dont think leaving the 5w-30 in your will hurt it. its what i use, but if you wanted {paid for} 5w-20 then make them rechange your oil. these quick job place get away with so much stuff because they people that use their services either A) dont know how to do it them selves or B) dont have the place. and alot of people dont pay attention to what the company does to their cars. every one neds to make them fix their mistakes maybe if they lose enough money on fixing stuff they'll start getting it right.
changing your own oil is in it self rewarding in that you know its done with care. you can do it yourself in 15-20 minutes easy. you'll get yourself alittle routen and bam you might even be done in 10. i let my oil drain for 10 minutes. i try to get all the old oil out. { i know its not going to happen but still i feel better}
my suggestion when you buy your oil and if you decide to buy the 5qt jug make sure it has 5qts. i've noticed alot only having about 4 1/2 - 4 3/4 qts.
changing your own oil is in it self rewarding in that you know its done with care. you can do it yourself in 15-20 minutes easy. you'll get yourself alittle routen and bam you might even be done in 10. i let my oil drain for 10 minutes. i try to get all the old oil out. { i know its not going to happen but still i feel better}
my suggestion when you buy your oil and if you decide to buy the 5qt jug make sure it has 5qts. i've noticed alot only having about 4 1/2 - 4 3/4 qts.
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From: in a 82/350/400/at/2wd
oilchangers
i lia small town in n. calif.but there is a jiffy lube here.i have a friend that owns a carwash.he has had people drive in with oil dripping as jiffy lube didnt screw the oil filter all the way in.its happened more than once.they stripped the oilpan bolt on my neighbor's chebby.i do my own oil/lube and it gets done right.
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Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
Changing the oil yourself is always the best bet, and rewarding. Here's my dummy's guide to your new ford oil change:
You'll need a large capacity oil container. The one I have is advertised as holding 7 qts, but you can't pick it up full without spilling it.. so get a bigger one.
Check the oil level first (wipe the dipstick, stick it back in, then pull it and check it). Then undo the drain plug first, and remove the oil fill cap for faster draining. After that's dribbling, wipe and put the plug back on.
The jiffy or factory installed filter can be a bear to remove, you might need a strap wrench. It's a little tricky to fish it outta there, but it does just barely slip out when you hold it sideways. You'll also notice a nice little plastic drip pan in there that drains all the oil out to one spot... put your oil container under that before removing the old filter.
When you get your new filter, first make sure there aren't any metal shards in it from when they punch the holes or cut the threads. I always tap it upside down on my hand just to be sure (I've found some bad junk in new filters.) Start pouring your first new quart into the filter a little at a time, you'll see the level drop down as it soaks through the element. When you think it's full, hold it sideways and pour whatever excess oil out of it (the check valve will keep it from all pouring out). Also pull out the rubber oring and wipe some oil on both sides of that, and on the threads of the filter.
Now just thread that on the new filter, when it bottoms out, turn it a 1/3 turn more, and then pour the rest of your 7 qts into the engine. After a little wait, check the dipstick again to make sure you're in the ballpark. Make sure you push the dipstick back in all the way, mine barely fits in the tube.
You can take your oil to almost any autoparts store, or even walmarts I think, to recycle it for free. If you've got the oil drain pan that doesn't have a closeable lid, then just get a funnel and pour it into some empty milk jugs with the screw on top.
You'll need a large capacity oil container. The one I have is advertised as holding 7 qts, but you can't pick it up full without spilling it.. so get a bigger one.
Check the oil level first (wipe the dipstick, stick it back in, then pull it and check it). Then undo the drain plug first, and remove the oil fill cap for faster draining. After that's dribbling, wipe and put the plug back on.
The jiffy or factory installed filter can be a bear to remove, you might need a strap wrench. It's a little tricky to fish it outta there, but it does just barely slip out when you hold it sideways. You'll also notice a nice little plastic drip pan in there that drains all the oil out to one spot... put your oil container under that before removing the old filter.
When you get your new filter, first make sure there aren't any metal shards in it from when they punch the holes or cut the threads. I always tap it upside down on my hand just to be sure (I've found some bad junk in new filters.) Start pouring your first new quart into the filter a little at a time, you'll see the level drop down as it soaks through the element. When you think it's full, hold it sideways and pour whatever excess oil out of it (the check valve will keep it from all pouring out). Also pull out the rubber oring and wipe some oil on both sides of that, and on the threads of the filter.
Now just thread that on the new filter, when it bottoms out, turn it a 1/3 turn more, and then pour the rest of your 7 qts into the engine. After a little wait, check the dipstick again to make sure you're in the ballpark. Make sure you push the dipstick back in all the way, mine barely fits in the tube.
You can take your oil to almost any autoparts store, or even walmarts I think, to recycle it for free. If you've got the oil drain pan that doesn't have a closeable lid, then just get a funnel and pour it into some empty milk jugs with the screw on top.
