Man, you aren't kidding. I just changed mine too and that rule about 3/4 to
1 turn after it snugs is obviously NOT what the factory uses. Took me
forever to get that damn filter off. I also went thru and threaded the holes
for bolts that those stupid plastic "christmas tree" fasteners went into.
(for the bottom plastic shield) I couldn't see how you'd be able to get the
filter off with that little hole either. (Unless they have a special tool at
the dealership that does it.)
I didn't worry about the oil that dripped into the skid plate. Most of it
drained out of the skid plate thru the small holes. I don't think it should
hurt anything. I may take a funnel and cut the small end out and use that at
the drain plug next time to reduce the amount of oil that gets on the skid
plate. (old trick I learned from Dad!)
"Corey Betka" <betka@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu> wrote in message
news:Pine.GSO.4.10.10011281932280.22474-100000@staff2.cso.uiuc.edu...
> 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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