Absolutely outstanding post on a very simple do-it-yourself maintenance activity. Printed it out for my son.
Serious question: have you ever thought of a writing "Modding and Maintaining your Mustang for Dummies" or one of the "Idiots Guide to..."? Both publishers are very careful about choosing ideas that sell sell, and I think you'd actually have a minor best seller in this genre man. As a former professional tech writer this isn't as far fetched as it might seem at first glance. Check out their web sites for instructions on how to submit ideas and first chapters.
John
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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...
Here is another way of reducing the under car mess, if you don't want to punch a hole in the filter. This works well for me. Also, if you do not have a funnel handy, this is what I use. Makes everything nicely disposable.....
Great write up Tacobill. What is the recommended mileage for an oil change? I already had the dealer do one at 1000 miles, I have about 3700 miles now and will probably change to mobil one synthetic at 4000. Just wondering what Ford says?
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07 Black GT manual 3.55 gears C&L intake Evo tune MGW short shifter 14' shorty antenna 5% Limo Tinted windows, front turn signals, rear side markers
Just changed my oil today for the first time on this car. That was before I saw this thread. No problems since I've been doing it for 45 years. I also put a Fram SD2 Sure Drain valve on it. It is a quick drain that stays in the pan and uses a supplied hose/opener to drain the oil with no mess, like missing the pan or splashing. Next time will be easier. The filter was on there pretty damn tight also. Thanks, good job.
Frank
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2008 GT Premium, Vapor Metallic, 5-speed man., GT500 Spoiler, sequentials. Can't wipe the smile off my face.
Great write up Tacobill. What is the recommended mileage for an oil change? I already had the dealer do one at 1000 miles, I have about 3700 miles now and will probably change to mobil one synthetic at 4000. Just wondering what Ford says?
Ford says every 5000 miles. I did it at 3k and 5k and I'm not sure what I'm going to do from here out.
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07 Black GT - Manual 35% Tint, GT500 rear spoiler, 3dCarbon Front Lip Corsa Crew Member
Well today, I did my first oil change on my mustang at 7,260 miles. I used 6 qts of Mobil 1 5w20 from walmart only $29, and a Fram toughguard TG2 Oil filter for $5, I hope it was the right one, cause it seemed to overlap the car's filter spot, like stick out a lil bit. So a total of around $36 with tax, the dealer charged me last time $29.95. So I guess it was more expensive, but I know it was done right, and with better synthetic oil.
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07 Black GT manual 3.55 gears C&L intake Evo tune MGW short shifter 14' shorty antenna 5% Limo Tinted windows, front turn signals, rear side markers
Hrmmm... I read all of TacoBills instructions (just cuz I like his write-up style), and I didn't see ANYTHING in there about red loctite.. Ohno.. Did you nto read this prior to doing yours??
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