Using Ramps OK for Oil Change?
06-02-2018, 04:24 PM
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Using Ramps OK for Oil Change?
My 2.7 EB is approaching 3000 miles and I want to change the oil myself on this truck. Just concerned that putting it up on ramps will throw off the oil level and not drain properly. How else without a lift can you do this yourself?
06-02-2018, 04:30 PM
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The drain is at the back of the oil pan, as it is on every car. Ramps are fine. Throw off what level? You refill by quantity, not level.
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06-02-2018, 04:37 PM
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Thanks. For some strange reason I thought the oil drain was at the front of the pan. That was the level I was concerned about.
06-02-2018, 04:37 PM
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Double post.
Last edited by ManMountainDean; 06-02-2018 at 04:40 PM.
06-02-2018, 04:40 PM
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I like to leave out a quart, then take it off the ramps, and let it set level, then add the rest and check it.
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06-02-2018, 04:43 PM
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I use ramps so it's easier to get a 5 gallon bucket under there. Because of the drain plug design on the 2.7L the oil comes out fast!
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06-02-2018, 05:00 PM
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I’m thinking also that changing the filter will be tricky while the oil is draining high up on those ramps. I may not be able to reach it. I’ve changed oil in many vehicles over the years but this truck is a new experience for me. Any tips?
06-02-2018, 05:01 PM
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Ha ! Tell me about it. The 1st time I changed the oil in my 6.7 PSD I didn't adequately predict the trajectory of the oil. It has that same big 1/4 turn plug with about 3 gallons of oil behind it. It was a vocabulary expanding experience.
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