Just got done with the 1000 mile oil change and I can tell you I'm
starting to lean towards having the dealer do it (I refuse to take my
new truck to any of the quick change places, all the local ones are
staffed by morons). I could barely get the filter loose (does the 900
lb gorilla put it on too, almost resorted to the screwdriver trick),
the skid plate is a friggin' mess (tried to leave it on, ended up
pulling it to clean it up) and the filter drips like a mother on the
front end plastic (what the hell is that piece of plastic with the way
too small filter access hole in it called anyway?)
Next time:
1. Some sort of filter wrench that has 1/2" drive on it (any
sugestions?)
2. Take the skid plate off first.
3. Get hose for fumoto oil valve BEFORE i take out the drain plug so I
can install it.
Well, I've got almost 2000 miles to decide, with the holidays coming
up, that might only be the first of January.
Done with my rant.
Corey
On Mon, 27 Nov 2000, Stlaurent Mr Steven wrote:
> Go with the K&N version (HP-2004). It may take an additional 1/2 to 1 qt
> more but well worth it. I just used the Penns Oil since I cannot wait for
> three days to take it to my dealer for a oil change. I used Wall Mart
> version both Penns synth / dino oil mixture.
>
>
> Okay, I checked the archives and nobody has asked this specifically
> yet.
> My baby is ready for the 1000 mile oil change and I want to
> make sure the 4.7 didn't change oil filters from 2000 to 2001, since
> no one is listing the 2001s yet on their equivalency list. So, the
> right fram number would be PH16? Anyone recommend one brand over
> another, preferably something I can pick up at the local Wal-Mart or
> Autozone....(If a bunch of people get back to me, I'll throw this into
> some HTML and see it we can put it up on the maint & upgrades page).
>
> Any tips for installing the fumoto oil valve (anti-seize or
> anything else) and what kind of tubing works best on them (for next
> time)?
>
> Thanks,
> Corey Betka
> 2001 4x4 CC 4.7l Forest Green w/ Dumbo Ears
>
Corey Betka
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University of Illinois, Housing Division
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