How to change 5.0 oil?
#1
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How to change 5.0 oil?
Sounds like a stupid question...
I know how to change oil but yesterday I was looking at the oil filter and noticed that is sits horizontal... I have never changed a filter that sits that way.
From the way it looks I would be afraid that when I unscrewd the filter, oil would go every where...Are there any special tricks to keep the oil from spilling out?
I know how to change oil but yesterday I was looking at the oil filter and noticed that is sits horizontal... I have never changed a filter that sits that way.
From the way it looks I would be afraid that when I unscrewd the filter, oil would go every where...Are there any special tricks to keep the oil from spilling out?
#2
Experienced Member
yea...have TWO cans to catch the oil. There is a pan that catches the oil and routes it to the front, then as the oil starts to drip, the ramaining oil will go to the back. IT surprised me the first time and I had a little cleanup, the next times I was prepared. It's only the oil thats in the filter, so it's no big deal, but still a pain.
I will assume you do still know to do the pan first?
I will assume you do still know to do the pan first?
#4
yea...have TWO cans to catch the oil. There is a pan that catches the oil and routes it to the front, then as the oil starts to drip, the ramaining oil will go to the back. IT surprised me the first time and I had a little cleanup, the next times I was prepared. It's only the oil thats in the filter, so it's no big deal, but still a pain.
I will assume you do still know to do the pan first?
I will assume you do still know to do the pan first?
#5
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Lol come on guys... It's just oil it won't bite you. It is kind of a pain sometimes but if you put a trash bag under your truck during the change any spills aren't a problem. You should try changing oil on a semi or any heavy equipment, you will begin to enjoy your trucks oil change.
Last edited by wasinger3000; 03-19-2012 at 10:58 AM.
#6
Lol come on guys... It's just oil it won't bite you. It is kind of a pain sometimes but if you put a trash bag under your truck during the change any spills aren't a problem. You should try changing oil on a semi or any heavy equipment, you will begin to enjoy your trucks oil change.
#7
Meaner than ymeski56
Lol come on guys... It's just oil it won't bite you. It is kind of a pain sometimes but if you put a trash bag under your truck during the change any spills aren't a problem. You should try changing oil on a semi or any heavy equipment, you will begin to enjoy your trucks oil change.
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#8
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Originally Posted by Vecte
I'm not complaining, it was just something unexpected that happened, and I felt mentioning it. Honestly, I could care less about oil spills though, as we keep oil dri stocked up in the shop.
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Originally Posted by XtraLargeTall
I was waiting for someone else to say this! When you have a tractor that takes 44 quarts of oil and a tank for used oil then you can complain