freaking mess

[_Rudy_]

So, I've always prided myself on being able to change oil without spilling a drop.... Damn, that changed today. I guess I'm learning the little differences between Chevy (I've always owned Chevys, S-10s and Vettes) and Ford (this is my first!).

I was not impressed with the pan plug. It seemed like the oil started flowing after a half turn. Using a wrench, that resulted in a hell of a mess by the time the 7 QUARTS of oil pressure started free flowing. I guess a deep well socket will make more sense next time.

I also dropped the damn filter on the skid plate while pulling it out too. I guess I'm used to a longer throat on chevy housings....

Oh well, she's all cleaned up now and good go to, lessons learned!

 

[Fred]

Was the the trucks 1st oil change? I did not change my first since I heard the filter is on tighter than tick *****, and I did not want to tackle.. Yeah I learned to just take the whole skid off. Something else to clean?




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[_Rudy_]

na, it was the first time I've changed the oil, but it has 33k on it so it had better not been the first change! I've thought about pulling the skid next time, we'l see..

 

[Fred]

I see where some folks are sending their oil off for analysis. There is a pretty good thread.... I am going to send mine off starting next change, since your is used might not be something to consider.... Not expensive at all...

Btw- I have friends that change their oil every 15 to 20k....


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Btw- I have friends that change their oil every 15 to 20k....


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are you serious?!?!?!

 

[beemerman]

Tighter than tick *****. Now that is a new one. Ha ha. Jack


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[_Rudy_]

Tighter than tick *****. Now that is a new one. Ha ha. Jack


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yeah I was thinking the same thing, lol...

I saw that oil analysis thread just a little while ago, that is interesting...

 

[Stepside]

I changed my oil 2 times and the truck has 7,700 miles on it.
I always take the skid plate down.
It allows more natural light and a visual inspection . .
not to mention it reduces the likelihood of a . .
. . . "oops i dropped the ******"

 

[Ruger]

I changed my oil at 1,000 miles, and every 6,000 thereafter.

The tricks to changing the oil:
- Remove the whole skidplate, not just the little door. The difference is just two fasteners.
- After you pull the drain plug and let it drain, use another pan and a sheet of aluminum foil to pull the filter. As you do, watch how much more dirty oil comes out of the drain plug in the pan after you pull the filter. Pulling the filter releases suction in an oil gallery, and you'll get at least a half-cup of dirty oil out of the engine that you wouldn't get out if you'd replaced the drain plug when you pulled the filter. It's an extra step, but you do want to get all of the dirty oil that you can out of the engine.
- Prime the new filter with new oil before you screw it on. This will drastically reduce the amount of time the engine will run with no oil pressure when you first start it up after the oil change.

 

[Fred]

I changed my oil at 1,000 miles, and every 6,000 thereafter.

The tricks to changing the oil:
- Remove the whole skidplate, not just the little door. The difference is just two fasteners.
- After you pull the drain plug and let it drain, use another pan and a sheet of aluminum foil to pull the filter. As you do, watch how much more dirty oil comes out of the drain plug in the pan after you pull the filter. Pulling the filter releases suction in an oil gallery, and you'll get at least a half-cup of dirty oil out of the engine that you wouldn't get out if you'd replaced the drain plug when you pulled the filter. It's an extra step, but you do want to get all of the dirty oil that you can out of the engine.
- Prime the new filter with new oil before you screw it on. This will drastically reduce the amount of time the engine will run with no oil pressure when you first start it up after the oil change.

Great tip. Thank Ruger

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are you serious?!?!?!

Oh yeah, I think you would be surprised how many don't change their oil nor perform routine services... Usually you find them on the side of the road.

I guess that is why the oil analysis thread really grabbed my attention.