Changed my own oil for the first time
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Changed my own oil for the first time
My soon to be step-dad taught me to change my oil today. I went with Mobil-1 oil and a Mobil-1 filter.
All I have to say is I hate the 3.0. That filter is in the worst place ever.
But I learned a lot and can't wait to change it all on my own next time.
All I have to say is I hate the 3.0. That filter is in the worst place ever.
But I learned a lot and can't wait to change it all on my own next time.
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I have big forearms and that made it hard for me... it was also hard to get it lined up right to get the filter on there.
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It gets easier with time to get it lined up. The first couple times I was cussing the thing, but now i could do it blindfolded after being spun in a circle for 5 mins.
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it does help that im mostly bones ha. i usually unscrew it, turn it and let it drain and then drop it because its a pain to try and pull it out through the top
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yea..well my oil filter is right above my starter....I just bought this 93 with the 3.0 in it and the starter was was from the beginning. I had to replace the engine due to not being serviced properly...the oil in it was just sludge....but anyways they say that oil is the #1 cause of death to starters....so in my case i'm going have to take my starter out each time before i take my oil filter off or otherwise oil is going to dump right onto the starter...thats what sucks
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Awesome! Just be glad you can actually get under your truck. My filter is in between every wire loom and sharp object haha. Not to mention I can't even see under my car when I put the filter on.
And in case no one has said this...MOBIL 1 FILTERS ARE GARBAGE!!!
You should be fine for this time but next time throw a NAPA Gold or Motorcraft on there. Mobil 1 oil is awesome but their filters are some of the worst besides K&N.
And in case no one has said this...MOBIL 1 FILTERS ARE GARBAGE!!!
You should be fine for this time but next time throw a NAPA Gold or Motorcraft on there. Mobil 1 oil is awesome but their filters are some of the worst besides K&N.