RE: Oil Change: For those who want to do it themselves, but are a little unsure...
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RE: Oil Change: For those who want to do it themselves,... - 4/24/2007 5:15:33 PM
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BAMFstang
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Excellent write up. I have always just paid someone else to do it for me but I am inspired and just might have to do it myself now.
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RE: Oil Change: For those who want to do it themselves,... - 5/23/2007 1:46:36 PM
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Leoleo
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TacoBill, WOW. Great write up. Are you a teacher?
Anyway, I will be using the Ford Racing Filter on my first Oil Change in about a month. Before the end of June.
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RE: Oil Change: For those who want to do it themselves,... - 5/23/2007 6:27:39 PM
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brandon97
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TacoBill,
Great write up....I bet you are a great neighbor to live next to.....
Just curious, what are you guys paying for your oil changes at the dealer or oil shop? And what are you guys paying for the products to do it yourself? I would need to buy all the set up equipment (ramps, funnel, tools, etc...), so I was just trying to justify the total cost vs. having someone else do it...trying to see how many oil changes it would take to break even then start saving $$....plus, I'm sure most of you do it yourself to know deep down that it was done right and with love.....
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RE: Oil Change: For those who want to do it themselves,... - 5/23/2007 7:18:08 PM
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TacoBill
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... I'm sure most of you do it yourself to know deep down that it was done right and with love.....
Exactly. 
Besides, I wouldn't hear the end of it if I took mine's in for an oil change after all the stuff I've installed. 
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RE: Oil Change: For those who want to do it themselves,... - 5/24/2007 10:24:12 AM
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brandon97
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Regarding my last post:
I went to Autozone this morning and found out the following:
Mobil One oil filter: $10
Mobil One 5W-20 synthetic oil for 6 quarts: $35
So, my question is, what does the dealer charge for this service? I haven't even started this thing yet and I'll be $45 bucks in to the project....my caddy takes about $75 for an oil change, so if I'll save $30 each oil change, then I'm in.....
Plus, I do realize even if the cost was the same, it is truly the love of doing it yourself and the pleasure of knowing it was done right!!
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RE: Oil Change: For those who want to do it themselves,... - 5/28/2007 1:31:54 AM
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nineinchnail1024
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Has anyone used a K&N oil filter and felt one way or the other about it [and i don't mean fondled for all you sickos out there  ]??? I know it has a "nipple" on the end of it that you can use a ratchet to get it off of there more easily.
Taco Bill: thanks a million! I'll have to look back and see if you posted pics of your long-tube install. I'm assuming since you didn't mention it that you didn't "prep" the engine to start using the sythetic stuff?
I ONLY use K&N oil filters and Mobil 1 on my stang as well as my last two mustangs. The last two went to well over 100K miles without ever giving me an engine related problem.
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RE: Oil Change: For those who want to do it themselves,... - 5/28/2007 8:53:11 AM
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wcgman
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If I may throw in some commentary:
$45 for synthetic and filter here. If I take it in it's $65.
I hate having the quick lube do it (including those at a dealership) because occasionally they do something wrong and sometimes it's catastrophic. The last time was just last week. I've been waiting to replace the oil drain plug in my 97 V6 as it has a slow leak. But by the time I make it home it's been raining every night. So I decide to take it in to the only quick lube I thought I could trust and it;s owned by a guy who has 6+ mustangs not counting the ones his sons own. So I have them do an oil change and replace the plug. $40 is painful (conventional oil) but it is what it is. But now the car feels slightly different. So I check the oil level. They overfilled it. WAAAY overfilled it. So I take it back and these punks are trying to tell me all Fords you can fill up to the F on Full on the dipstick which is seriously about an inch beyond the second hole in the dipstick. When I asked them who told them that horses&$t they tell me the owner who drives all the mustang did. I said where is he? I want to chew his @$$ for this. "Oh he's on vacation." I didnt see him around but I will be going back later to talk to him. Anyway I have them drain some to where I am comfortable. Who is this guy to think he can ignore the dipstick?? Uhhh- Ford has been designing those for decades using the scientific method. You own a quicklube. Who should I believe? My point is you can be getting screwed and not even know it. That could have spun a bearing or blew out my rear main seal.
Now the concern about working under the car. I dont think there's anyone who doesnt get nervous about it. But I've never heard of anyone getting crushed from using ramps as long as they set the parking brake have it in gear. The hardest part of ramps is driving the car up on them and being nervous about overshooting it. Since I'm alone that's a real concern. If you are doing anything that requires removing a wheel what I do is jack it up high enough that I can take the wheel and put it under the frame of the car. That way if the jack or jack stand slips, the wheel will catch it. My father in law (old school mechanic and truck driver) taught me that trick. I feel a lot safer when the wheel is there. Just put the outside of the wheel up so it doesnt scratch on the ground.
TacoBill, I would only add a little to your write up and that would be posting the capacity for both the V6 and the V8 at the start and perhaps to be careful to not drop the drain plug down into the hot oil. If you do, make sure the gasket on the drain plug didnt fall off into the oil. I did that once on an old 302 and it wasnt pretty. That was my first oil change but not my first @$$ chewing from the mechanic who taught me. At least now they are using a rubber oring which doesnt come off like that.
Another old school trick I use is I dont use a funnel. Instead I am really careful and get the first quart poured in, then I cut off about the bottom 2" of that first bottle when empty with a real sharp blade. Then I use that as my funnel for all the remaining quarts. You can even set the new quart right down into that funnel and balance it to free your hands up to open the next quart
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RE: Oil Change: For those who want to do it themselves,... - 7/16/2007 12:19:03 PM
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Menace
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I use K&N's filter. I hate using oil filter wrenches and what not... So the nut end really helps...
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RE: Oil Change: For those who want to do it themselves,... - 7/17/2007 10:44:10 AM
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wow, I'm impressed!
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RE: Oil Change: For those who want to do it themselves,... - 7/30/2007 9:59:11 AM
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platnumheart666
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Attempting to do fist oil change, but have a couple questions:
(1) Is it okay to use 5W-30 in the 4.6?
(2)Should I use the motorcraft FL300 or FL1A oil filter?
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RE: Oil Change: For those who want to do it themselves,... - 7/30/2007 10:17:23 AM
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howarmat
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why do you want to put 5w30 in when it takes 5w20 is my first question...
not sure where you are getting those numbers but the FL-820-S is the one to use
the FL1A is 2.3L OHC Ranger/Mustang(94),4.9L F-Series/E-Series, 5.0L F-Series/E-Series/Bronco(96), etc
and the FL300 is for 5.0L Mustang Cobra
Are you sure you want to do this yourself or just take it to a dealer...
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RE: Oil Change: For those who want to do it themselves,... - 7/30/2007 10:34:41 AM
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Do you guys know what filter size is for the 4.0?
Thanks!
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RE: Oil Change: For those who want to do it themselves,... - 7/30/2007 10:41:34 AM
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howarmat
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go to a website like autozone or rock auto....they will tell you
< Message edited by howarmat -- 7/30/2007 12:11:16 PM >
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RE: Oil Change: For those who want to do it themselves,... - 7/30/2007 11:48:37 AM
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ndnboy
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Do you guys know what filter size is for the 4.0?
Thanks!
Used the Motorcraft FL-820S on my last change 
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RE: Oil Change: For those who want to do it themselves,... - 7/30/2007 5:12:18 PM
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Great write up if did not know how to change your oil you know now great write up AAAAA+++++.
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RE: Oil Change: For those who want to do it themselves,... - 7/30/2007 5:58:17 PM
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jdt141
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awesome post! thanks tb! for someone who's never done an oil change in their life, this is very helpful.
mods: make this sticky!! 
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RE: Oil Change: For those who want to do it themselves,... - 7/30/2007 5:58:53 PM
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platnumheart666
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Well finally got all the info to do first oilchange!(Thanks to TacoBill and all who had something constructive to say)
Just ordered a Motorcraft fl-820S / got the Rhino ramps etc. and since she only has 5k on her I'm going to hold off on the 5W30
Wish me luck!
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