Keeping Oil Changes On The New 5.4 Neat -- Any Tips?
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On my '04 5.4 Screw I cut a piece sheet aluminum, roled it, stick it under the filter and as close to the engine as possible, unscrew the filter, lay it in the rolled up aluminum and let the oil run off the end of it and right into the drain pan. The small metal tray that is under the filter from the factory is there solely for you scrape your knuckles on....
#17
first oil change 05 5.4 v-8
I ended up going to dealer, couldn't get the filter off myself and didn't want to damage it. I was really surprised at the cost ,(or lack of), $31.00 total cost. I am used to the european cars and what it cost for those changes. The dealer was very pleasant, no appointment, and only took about 20 minutes of my time. I am very happy so far with the '05. What a nice truck!
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Originally Posted by samson
I ended up going to dealer, couldn't get the filter off myself and didn't want to damage it. I was really surprised at the cost ,(or lack of), $31.00 total cost. I am used to the european cars and what it cost for those changes. The dealer was very pleasant, no appointment, and only took about 20 minutes of my time. I am very happy so far with the '05. What a nice truck!
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