It's nice to have people like yourself at every forum. I've changed oil before but thought I'd still read this one lol Threads like this one are very useful for those who've never done it before though and I wish there was more of them especially on things like supercharger installation etc.
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Thanks for another great write up.... gonna do this in a hour!!!
I dont seem to have a 16MM socket or wrench... looks lik 5/8ths is the same... I hope it works!
Bot 7 qts or Motorcraft 5w20 synth blend and Motorcraft filter at Autozone for $23 with tax! I read somewhere that walmart sells the oil cheap.... did not feel like trecking there... Autozone is much closer.....
First time... wish me luck......
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ORIGINAL: Stkjock Bot 7 qts or Motorcraft 5w20 synth blend and Motorcraft filter at Autozone for $23 with tax! I read somewhere that walmart sells teh oil chreap.... did not feel like trecking there... Autozone is much closer.....
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ORIGINAL: Stkjock Bot 7 qts or Motorcraft 5w20 synth blend and Motorcraft filter at Autozone for $23 with tax! I read somewhere that walmart sells teh oil chreap.... did not feel like trecking there... Autozone is much closer.....
I only use 6 quarts, be careful not to overfill.
You'll do just fine! Good luck.
+1 With what Bill said. I have always used only 6 quarts....And you will be fine with the 5/8. I have always used it....
Good Luck, Mike
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To all oil changers... I noticed in one of Taco's pictures he is pouring the oil incorrectly. Nearly everyone pours with the bottle upside down. If poured correctly, the oil won't "glug," and you won't spill as much. Older bottles had a picture of how to pour, yet nobody has seemed to figure this out. The correct way to pour looks like the opening is on top, not on the bottom. The bottle is designed that way to let an equal amount of fluid and air to escape.
Just my $.02. I'm really trying to be helpful, not critical.
Thanks guys... just finished... my buddy came over with his RinoRamps to help.... and wound up sliding right under and started!!! He did almost the whole thing himself...LOL.... he love's working on cars.... So a big thanks to Jon...
took about 6 1/4 qts...added a bit more for the S/C lines.... filled the filter up first as suggested... worked perfectly...
only trouble.... just too damn hot in New York today...
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Great write up!!!
Did my oil change today at 12,500 miles. Went pretty easily. I made some ramps out of 2x8's. Cost just under $20 in wood and should work well even after I lower or get a chin spoiler. Used the Mobil1 filter, Autozone was running the free filter special. I did have to use a $4 filter removal tool to get the filter off.
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From the Pics of your Stang, it looks as if your vehicle is supper well maintained, the pic of the oil draining from your car looked darn close to new. Keep the HOW TO! threads coming, I have done quite a few of your mods and look forward to seeing what it takes to get the job done. The Shaker Hood is in my future once I come up with the scratch. Thanks for taking the extra time to methodically document your vehicles maintenance and mods.
Is it possible to not make such a mess when taking the filter off? Can you punch a hole in the filter (safely) and let it drain? Is careful as I am.. I always make a mess when taking the filter off...
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Is it possible to not make such a mess when taking the filter off? Can you punch a hole in the filter (safely) and let it drain? Is careful as I am.. I always make a mess when taking the filter off...
I put foil over the hose when I took my filter off and positioned the oil container directly beneath. Made no mess at all.
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Is it possible to not make such a mess when taking the filter off? Can you punch a hole in the filter (safely) and let it drain? Is careful as I am.. I always make a mess when taking the filter off...
Another suggestion that I've read is to cut an empty 1 gallon milk jug in half (at an angle) and position it under the oil filter when unscrewing it.
To all oil changers... I noticed in one of Taco's pictures he is pouring the oil incorrectly. Nearly everyone pours with the bottle upside down. If poured correctly, the oil won't "glug," and you won't spill as much. Older bottles had a picture of how to pour, yet nobody has seemed to figure this out. The correct way to pour looks like the opening is on top, not on the bottom. The bottle is designed that way to let an equal amount of fluid and air to escape.
Just my $.02. I'm really trying to be helpful, not critical.
I pour mine out of a gallon bottle. No glug there, and I also use a wide mouth funnel. I highly recommend this.
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Is it possible to not make such a mess when taking the filter off? Can you punch a hole in the filter (safely) and let it drain? Is careful as I am.. I always make a mess when taking the filter off...
Yes, I use a nail set, sort of a punch for countersinking finish nails. Drains the filter nicely.
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I made some ramps out of 2x8's. Cost just under $20 in wood and should work well even after I lower or get a chin spoiler.
Hey, do you have any pics of these contraptions? I have been thinking about doing the same thing. I've got the gray Rhino ramps but they're sketchy and walk across the floor easily. I don't want to take out my chin spoiler...
1 thing i would add is to check the drain plug for metal shavings, dirt, etc. anything out of the ordinary that shouldnt be in your oil pan. this may point to a problem inside your motor. otherwise, good writeup.
Thanks for the link! I built those Mustang World ramps but did one less board so they are a little lower. I basically just left out the longest board in the specs to ensure even if I jumped them that they would clear the front lip, etc. They worked great today for my first oil change.
I went with Motorcraft 5W-20 synth blend I found at Autozone as well as a K&N oil filter. My factory filter came off easily with a standard removal tool. I considered the Mobil-1 fully synthetic route, but decided to stick with what the manual recommended.
Here's my $.02 on the infamous synthetic vs dino debate: My personal opinion is there is quite a bit of voodoo and mysticism surrounding oil on automotive forums. I've had several performance cars over the years and I have gone back and forth with religiously using synthetic to using just standard dino oil in various cars. I can honestly say without hesitation that I have never seen any difference in longevity or reliability as a result of using fully synthetic oils. I understand they are technically superior, but I simply have no evidence to justify why I've used them in the past. As such, these days I stick with manufacturers specs. I realize this opinion won't be popular here, but oh well. I'm just sharing my experience, do what you will. Regardless of which oil you choose, you should always buy a high quality filter IMHO.
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