If possible mount the filter threads up. This way you can prefill the new
filter with oil before screwing it back on. Will help to reduce the amount
of time needed to build up the oil pressure when the engine is started after
the oil change.
Ken
-----Original Message-----
From: WOT or waiting at a Red [mailto:dakatack@home.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 2:10 AM
To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Re: First oil change
Tod
I've asked that same question and can't get a straight answer out of anyone.
I'm going to mount the filters threads up.
Patrick O'Day
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tod Oace" <tod@quay.com>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 10:40 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Re: First oil change
> > ROTFLMAO.
>
> Thanks. I don't usually have that effect on people (at least while I'm in
> the room?), but this Dakota list is good stuff. :)
>
> > Been there, done that. I'm doing the oil filter relocation kit next.
I'll
> > post the details after I wash up.
>
> Sure sounds like a good thing!
>
> So does it matter which way the filter is mounted? Can it be threads down
> so it drains before being changed? That would be NICE.
>
> > Now if I can just remember where I put
> > that box of latex gloves? ;-)
>
> Probably in your garage somewhere? That's where I keep mine. I think.
:)
> -Tod
>
>
> > Patrick O'Day
> > 2000 Dakota 4x4, 4.7L, CC
> > Ztube w/9 inch big mouth filter
> > 68 MM TB Ported and Polished
> > 3" catback and Flowmaster 50
> > Rancho 9000 Shocks
> > Robert Shaw 755 180F Thermostat
> > Mobil 1, Fumoto Valve.
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Tod Oace" <tod@quay.com>
> > To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
> > Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2001 11:49 PM
> > Subject: DML: First oil change
> >
> >
> > > Well, I did my first oil change on my new 01 4.7L quad cab at 893
miles.
> > > And aside from motorcycles, this is the first oil change I've done
> myself
> > > since my Accord years and years ago. The rest have been oil shops and
> > > dealers. Here are some thoughts I had while doing the oil change...
> > (sorry
> > > it's a bit long (but obviously not sorry enough to not post it :) ))
> > >
> > >
> > > Regarding that little rectangular portal in the front skid plate just
> > > underneath the oil drain plug...
> > > Well that's all I really need to say for those who know of DC's cruel
> > sense
> > > of humor on this.
> > >
> > > Yikes....my oil pan is almost full! (Despite the skid plate.)
> > >
> > > Yech.
> > >
> > > Wow...this plastic skid plate is surprisingly heavy! And not
> > surprisingly,
> > > messy.
> > >
> > > Yech.
> > >
> > > Okay...where's the oil filter.... Should be....up... Uh... Hmmm...
> > Over
> > > there? Maybe if I look down from the top? No...must have missed it
> from
> > > the bottom.... Oh for heavens sake. <fetching owner's manual>
> <reading
> > > owner's manual> How come I can't find it in the owner's manual?
Okay,
> > give
> > > up on that. I know I can find it. Ah-hah! Through that little
plastic
> > > panel that says something about oil filter! Oh dear. Why didn't I
buy
> > that
> > > socketed oil filter wrench like I wanted? Well...looks like now's a
> good
> > > time for that. And...I wish I could find a 2001 service manual.
Might
> > have
> > > to call the dealer about that.
> > >
> > > ...
> > >
> > > Back with the wrench.... And, a little while later... And a little
> while
> > > later... Got it!
> > >
> > > Why oh why am I not using those latex gloves I bought?
> > >
> > > <looking at skid plate> Yech.
> > >
> > > I'm glad we bought that Oil Eater stuff. Works pretty well!
> > >
> > > I'm glad I bought a Fumoto valve! I wonder how much it wants to be
> > torqued?
> > > Hey, maybe I can torque it with the hex part of the nipple...
> > >
> > > Uh oh....this seems like too much. Oh gosh I hope I didn't break it.
> > > Better take off the nipple and make sure it looks okay. Why didn't I
> just
> > > tighten it on with an adjustable wrench like the instructions said.
> Why?
> > > Why? Why?
> > >
> > > Phew...no obvious damage on the nipple threads. Better find an
optimal
> > > torque value for this guy...er gal (definitely a gal). Hmmm. I don't
> > know
> > > what I'm doing. Maybe 10 ft. lbs is about right.
> > >
> > > Cool! Open and some oil drips out....close and it stops! I really
> really
> > > hope I didn't break it. Please let it be torqued correctly. Please
let
> > the
> > > thread lock work.
> > >
> > > Why did I buy a cheap torque wrench? Stupid stupid stupid.
> > >
> > > Better clean up that oil. Yech.
> > >
> > > I thought I was going to use those latex gloves?
> > >
> > > ....
> > >
> > > I couldn't have used up nearly this much washer fluid. Thank goodness
> the
> > > other fluids are full.
> > >
> > > Why don't I have more funnels?
> > >
> > > Oh I hope I didn't break my Fumoto valve....
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Hey, I just completed my first Dak mod!
> > >
> > > --
> > > Tod Oace, tod@quay.com
> > >
> >
> >
>
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