kevman65
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Just completed first oil change.
A little early on miles (5583) but long on months (8 1/2 months since purchase).
A few insights.
First,it is GREAT to not have to get out the ramps or jack and stands to change the oil. I'm big chested and yes, big bellied. But was able to slide under from the front.
Second, have a LARGE oil catch pan. With the angle of the hole, when you get that plug out it's going to go a loooooong way on that first spurt.
Third, 13mm socket for the drain plug. Careful to not lose the washer on the plug, that's your seal. Mine was tight until rotated ever so slightly and then it wanted to fall off. But I didn't reuse the plug anyway.
Fourth, if you're NOT going to go heavy rock climbing of nasty offroading, get a Fumoto drain valve. I got this one http://fumotousa.com/parts.php?partname=F106S&partnumber=44 they are still behind on their years, but someone else on the Board said they purchased this and it worked, I can now confirm this.
Fifth, oil filter housing. If you don't have a 23mm socket (I don't) a 15/16" will work. You will need a LONG extension or a couple of short one's to get in there. A crescent wrench will work, but you'll be short stroking it until you get it off the O-ring.
Sixth, O-ring for oil filter cap. Make SURE the filter you're going to use has a new O-ring. Between my F-250 diesel and my motorcycles I have been dealing with this for awhile. Replace the O-ring EVERY time you change filter. Those O-rings can and will go bad.
Overall, this is a simple vehicle for oil changes. Also threw in my first 5 wheel rotation. THAT is enough to wear out an old fat man.
A little early on miles (5583) but long on months (8 1/2 months since purchase).
A few insights.
First,it is GREAT to not have to get out the ramps or jack and stands to change the oil. I'm big chested and yes, big bellied. But was able to slide under from the front.
Second, have a LARGE oil catch pan. With the angle of the hole, when you get that plug out it's going to go a loooooong way on that first spurt.
Third, 13mm socket for the drain plug. Careful to not lose the washer on the plug, that's your seal. Mine was tight until rotated ever so slightly and then it wanted to fall off. But I didn't reuse the plug anyway.
Fourth, if you're NOT going to go heavy rock climbing of nasty offroading, get a Fumoto drain valve. I got this one http://fumotousa.com/parts.php?partname=F106S&partnumber=44 they are still behind on their years, but someone else on the Board said they purchased this and it worked, I can now confirm this.
Fifth, oil filter housing. If you don't have a 23mm socket (I don't) a 15/16" will work. You will need a LONG extension or a couple of short one's to get in there. A crescent wrench will work, but you'll be short stroking it until you get it off the O-ring.
Sixth, O-ring for oil filter cap. Make SURE the filter you're going to use has a new O-ring. Between my F-250 diesel and my motorcycles I have been dealing with this for awhile. Replace the O-ring EVERY time you change filter. Those O-rings can and will go bad.
Overall, this is a simple vehicle for oil changes. Also threw in my first 5 wheel rotation. THAT is enough to wear out an old fat man.
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