When changing your own oil...
04-22-2009, 04:32 PM
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quick oil drain valve
I change my oil a couple of time a year, and this small gadget helps me save my time a lot. Install it next time you change the oil if you like. I found and bought one at www.QwikValve.com
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04-26-2009, 12:18 PM
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I change my oil a couple of time a year, and this small gadget helps me save my time a lot. Install it next time you change the oil if you like. I found and bought one at www.QwikValve.com
Cheers,
Cheers,
05-02-2009, 05:10 AM
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I just changed my oil last week. Decided to go with Mobil 1 Synthetic 5W20, and switched to a Purolator PureONE oil filter. I'm planning on extending the oil & filter interval to 7500 miles/12mths whichever comes first. What are your opinions on that? (I know most of you guys who do the 3-5k interval will start flaming! 
LOL!)
Anyway, I have a question. On most vehicles, when you change the oil, it's normal practice, and recommended to replace the drainplug washer. As this was my first oil change on the F150, I saw that the drainplug came with a built-in rubber gasket, so I just reused it. How long is this gasket/drainplug good for? When do you all recommend to replace the drainplug? It shouldn't cost that much I guess, I'd like to get a spare one for the next oil change.
Oh, it was awkward to access the oil filter btw!
And the last person over-tightened it which didn't help. Don't know if it's the same with giantstwo's 03 5.4L, but I did it from underneath, didn't jack the truck up, just slid in...was pretty tight clearance considering the truck rides that high!
LOL!)Anyway, I have a question. On most vehicles, when you change the oil, it's normal practice, and recommended to replace the drainplug washer. As this was my first oil change on the F150, I saw that the drainplug came with a built-in rubber gasket, so I just reused it. How long is this gasket/drainplug good for? When do you all recommend to replace the drainplug? It shouldn't cost that much I guess, I'd like to get a spare one for the next oil change.
Oh, it was awkward to access the oil filter btw!
And the last person over-tightened it which didn't help. Don't know if it's the same with giantstwo's 03 5.4L, but I did it from underneath, didn't jack the truck up, just slid in...was pretty tight clearance considering the truck rides that high!
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05-03-2009, 11:55 AM
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I own a 94 F150, 2wd with a manual transmission. It has a 4.9L V6 with 161,000 miles on it. I was wondering what kind of oil i should put in it because i dont have the service manual. What is factory recemended and personally recemended by you guys?