Oil Change......UUUUUUGH!!!!!
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Hand tight is all you need to do.
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I always change my own oil on all of my vehicles. I don't mind and it's not a hassle for me, especially now that I'm all grownz up and have a climate controlled garage. 
That is a great idea, thanks! My DD is a 96' Toyota Avalon with a 3.0. That oil filter has to be in the worst possible location, as far as limiting oil spillage. I'll definitely be using this trick next time.
That is a great idea, thanks! My DD is a 96' Toyota Avalon with a 3.0. That oil filter has to be in the worst possible location, as far as limiting oil spillage. I'll definitely be using this trick next time.
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Yhays all I do is hand tight. It's justa pita trying to get my damn hands and wrist around the steering controls to turn the damn thing...LOL
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That, and the big secret is to turn your tire to clear the steering components out of the way. I forget which way to turn (I think right), but this precludes the use of ramps if you can't get under the truck without raising it. My floor jack makes quick work, though.
I don't like to let anyone touch my truck - even just an oil change - without me watching. And I especially hate the high-pressure sales tactics at the dealers.
I don't like to let anyone touch my truck - even just an oil change - without me watching. And I especially hate the high-pressure sales tactics at the dealers.
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my 97 filter is on the block (4.6) i just slide under and take out the plug, and leave the wheels straigh forward, and slide up past the control arm and stick my oil filter strap wrench up there and break it loose and pull it out by hand... let it drain and stick the new one in and put about half a turn with the wrench after finger tight just to make sure (once had a bad experience) and then put the plug back in and dump in the new.... start and check for leaks, and off i go! lol
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my 97 filter is on the block (4.6) i just slide under and take out the plug, and leave the wheels straigh forward, and slide up past the control arm and stick my oil filter strap wrench up there and break it loose and pull it out by hand... let it drain and stick the new one in and put about half a turn with the wrench after finger tight just to make sure (once had a bad experience) and then put the plug back in and dump in the new.... start and check for leaks, and off i go! lol
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Seems like it would be easier on those PITA 2wd's with the new stubby MC filters...? No ? - Has to be.
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So I am sitting here reading this thread, laughing my butt off thinking about how with the 2 F-150's and 2 Expy's I have owned, it has never ever been a challenge changing the oil and filter. Until today... Apparently I have always had the wheel turned just right to where the filter always cleared, until today. I made a mess, got oil everywhere and had a hard time turning the wheel to get clearance, because I couldnt start the engine, no oil in it yet. Thanks, jerks!!!!
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So I am sitting here reading this thread, laughing my butt off thinking about how with the 2 F-150's and 2 Expy's I have owned, it has never ever been a challenge changing the oil and filter. Until today... Apparently I have always had the wheel turned just right to where the filter always cleared, until today. I made a mess, got oil everywhere and had a hard time turning the wheel to get clearance, because I couldnt start the engine, no oil in it yet. Thanks, jerks!!!!
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At 3.19 a qt for castrol 5/20 and $8 for a MC filter... Under $28 to do it myself and its $45 with a coupon at the shop... 10 changes a year saves me $170 a year doing it myself. And autozone recycles all the oil and filters. I have a 5 gallon drum I put all my oils in.. from my bikes, cars and trucks. When its full, I take it in there and dump it.
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At 3.19 a qt for castrol 5/20 and $8 for a MC filter... Under $28 to do it myself and its $45 with a coupon at the shop... 10 changes a year saves me $170 a year doing it myself. And autozone recycles all the oil and filters. I have a 5 gallon drum I put all my oils in.. from my bikes, cars and trucks. When its full, I take it in there and dump it.
X2. My local auto parts store recycles it for me too. I prefer changing my own just for peace of mind knowing its done right, and not with air tools. Had a buddy take his truck to one of those qwik-e-lubes and they stripped the threads in his oil pan by putting the plug back in with an impact. Stupid ****s.
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