sgtpatiolantern

Very easy.

1. Wait my turn
2. Let the lube tech guide me into the bay
3. Release hood latch and shut off vehicle
4. Go to customer lounge and pour myself a complimentary coffee
5. Choose a complimentary newspaper
6. Return to the vehicle
7. Start vehicle when asked
8. Pay with debit
9. Place new reminder sticker on windshield
10. Carefully exit the building

I don't even have to change my clothes!

STX TED

Dude dont get butt hurt but when you change your oil you will spill it regardless of how you say you dont. You may wipe it before it hits the floor but it still spills.

As far as learning goes, yes I do know how to change oil on cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Been doing this since my first car I got in 1982.

You might ought to learn on how to control your emotion on the forum because you will get your feelings hurt like you just did now.

Sheesh... Don't be so sensitive

powerranger262

Ok guy, don't care, i hope i can be more like you, bye.

jamesaltmann723

Things just got awkward.. Well anyways its cool how everyone seems to do it differently.
Its definitely DIYable just not the most convenient setup for an oil change.

Aggie*86

Cruiser is the winner!!! The plastic bag over the filter will catch the vast majority of the oil every time. Ive been using this method for awhile and pass to every do it yourselfer thay i know. Works slick.

sicmadecstms

Some one buy crusier a beer for the plastic bag trick!!! Good show ol chap!! Haha

screamin_eagle70

It's as simple as placing a drain pan under the filter and screwing it off by hand. Proper pan placement is key to keeping oil off your garage floor....Why do we make these simple tasks seem like rocket science these days? I promise if you use half of your brain it's really not that hard! Common sense has gone way too wayward these days....

kjclark

You can also get a rubber strap wrench that cinches around the filter that also works great. probably one of the most used tools in my tool box.

kozal01

iTrader: (2)

Im so confused by this statement because Ive found changing the filter on my 5.4 quite easy and pretty mess free. I can access it from the front of the truck without jacking it up and if you spin it part way off and let it drain the oil deflector works perfectly to direct the oil into a pan. I use a filter wrench like this from Sears:



That with an extension on a 3/8" ratchet and it comes right off.

Ive read people complain about this for years and never understood why some have so much trouble with it.

qwikz74

I use the same tool but its a cup style type,super easy.
I got an old piece of plywood I lay down before I start, anything that drips or spills get on the wood.