RE: Oil Change - 4.7 UGH

From: Curt Coulter (curt@cjnetworking.com)
Date: Thu Jun 01 2000 - 19:27:47 EDT


The 2nd time I used an oblong funnel I found at Wal Mart, it fit right into
the opening in the skid plates and captured about 98% of the oil.

Next time I'll install my new Fumoto oil valve, which has a nipple on it,
and then subsequent changes will drain out through a hose.. much easier..
:-) (Summit Racing, part # FUM106N, 19.99)

As for the filter, I plan on installing an Amsoil filter relocation and
bypass filter kit, two birds with one stone..

/Curt

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Robert Meredith
> Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 6:55 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Oil Change - 4.7 UGH
>
>
> I changed the oil in my 2000 4.7 CC Dak last night for the first time. My
> god, who ever designed that mess had their head up their ass. I
> mean, come
> on. A new truck, first oil change and I have oil draining all
> over the damn
> thing. What the heck? Has anyone got any ideas on how to keep the oil in
> the drain PAN? ALso, I used 10w30 oil, is this going to effect my mileage
> any? The book says so..
>
> -robert
>



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