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From: Blackwater, VA
another newbie question
possibly a dumb question...but with everything that's fallen apart all at the same time, I can't take a chance on messing up anything else so:
any special do's or don'ts when changing oil/filter on a diesel versus my lil Civic?
and while I'm at it- this'll be my first winter with the truck, and it's already getting cold in the mornings (well, 50s, but that's cold in my opinion). anything else I need to know?
any special do's or don'ts when changing oil/filter on a diesel versus my lil Civic?
and while I'm at it- this'll be my first winter with the truck, and it's already getting cold in the mornings (well, 50s, but that's cold in my opinion). anything else I need to know?
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nothing special to the filter, its heavy so i usually poke a hole in the bottom of it and let it drain while i drain the oil pan. then its easy to handle and doesnt make a mess when you unscrew it. fill it up most of the way before putting it back on, it holds 2 qts of oil, you dont want a dry start.
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x2 on pokin a hole in the bottom...first time I changed the oil not doing that it was a frickin mess.
make sure you have a big enough pan to catch all the oil...I picked up a shallow 30qt container(like tupperware) for 5.00.Can do both the filter and pull the plug at the same time......also works great for dropping the trans pan(if you have an auto)
make sure you have a big enough pan to catch all the oil...I picked up a shallow 30qt container(like tupperware) for 5.00.Can do both the filter and pull the plug at the same time......also works great for dropping the trans pan(if you have an auto)
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its a mess without poking a hole in it but i can never find a puch or anything other than a screw driver when im changing the oil and a screw driver just bends the **** outta the filter so i normally just spin the filter off with my catch pan below it and keep some rags right next to me.
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The filter is larger than most and a standard filter wrench won't fit. I know they must make them but I've not yet been able to find one. I've been using the old rubber strap method but it's hard to get a good grip up in there.
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They do make a big filter wrench. It fits nicely in there with the handle between the springs and frame.
X2 on poking a hole to drain filter and refilling new one before installing.
X2 on poking a hole to drain filter and refilling new one before installing.
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Where did you all get the larger oil filter wrenches? I've checked a couple auto stores and a few other outlets over the past year with no luck. Maybe it was that blank space in the display counter. No big deal on my side but it sure would be nice to have something that actually fit.
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i picked up a pair of filter pliers at AutoZone last night that (according to the package anyways) are adjustable enough to work for both my Honda and my truck. i'm skeptical but will find out soon as they both need done
oh so finally have paid for and have in my possession everything for the vac pump replacement...just need someone to give me a hand getting it all in
and then i can FINALLY drive her again...YAY!!!! 
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one thing i dont like about the chain style is on some cars the chain is too wide to fit into some of the tight spaces they squeeze filters on some cars. but then again i have about 4-5 differnt size and style oil filter wrenches. my large ones i think i got from running farm and fleet. some other places like tractor supply or anything like that should have them