New Video For The New Guys! (Oil Change)

[PatriotHauling]

Most of us don't need any help in changing our oil. In fact we take PRIDE in doing it ourselves! But for people who maybe have never done one, are new to the diesel world, or just want to learn more, I have made a video for doing an oil change on the 7.3.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53V083WDUo0

 

[DEEZUZ]

sweet... but yea before i even break filter loose i put a punch through the bottom and let it drain... it takes half the time to drain the filter than it does the crankcase.

 

[taterthedog]

sweet... but yea before i even break filter loose i put a punch through the bottom and let it drain... it takes half the time to drain the filter than it does the crankcase.

Me too.

 

[Arisley]

I also make good and sure the old gasket comes off with the oil filter. It makes a huge mess if you try to use two gaskets.

 

[Whytry]

I also make good and sure the old gasket comes off with the oil filter. It makes a huge mess if you try to use two gaskets.

:whs: Makes a big mess with two gaskets

 

[abbottfarms]

sweet... but yea before i even break filter loose i put a punch through the bottom and let it drain... it takes half the time to drain the filter than it does the crankcase.

Same here.

I also make good and sure the old gasket comes off with the oil filter. It makes a huge mess if you try to use two gaskets.

:whs:

 

[lincolnlocker]

Exactly what they all said... way way less mess by punching a hole in the filter..

 

[Arisley]

Even the video pretty much proved the need to punch a hole in the filter and drain it.

 

[abbottfarms]

Even the video pretty much proved the need to punch a hole in the filter and drain it.

He said he never had it run down over his arm like that or something to the effect, unless I punch a hole in it that happens to me EVERY TIME! LOL

 

[PatriotHauling]

He said he never had it run down over his arm like that or something to the effect, unless I punch a hole in it that happens to me EVERY TIME! LOL

Well, I've only done this truck twice before this.. And one time I may have punctured it and I dont know why it didnt do it the other time.. But I will puncture from now on! oke:

 

[moose99psd]

i just pay a local shop, for what he charges me and what my time is worth plus the waste disposal.. it all washes out for me.

 

[PatriotHauling]

i just pay a local shop, for what he charges me and what my time is worth plus the waste disposal.. it all washes out for me.

Disposal is free... And in large quantities you can get paid for it. Just sayin... But I understand. Sometimes the time is worth it too.

 

[abbottfarms]

Well, I've only done this truck twice before this.. And one time I may have punctured it and I dont know why it didnt do it the other time.. But I will puncture from now on! oke:

no harm no foul, good video non the less. It will for sure point newbies in the right direction!

 

[PatriotHauling]

no harm no foul, good video non the less. It will for sure point newbies in the right direction!

Definitely, and thank you! Already helped a new guy, and he learned the hard way that not prefilling the filter makes the truck run rough. And in his case it shut off :fustrate: No oil for the injectors! Them injectors are thirsty int:

 

[01PSD]

Never thought about puncturing the filter before.. Thanks guys! LOL definitely going to have to try that because a BIG mess is usually the result if you just turn it off slowly

 

[abbottfarms]

Yes they are...I have done it both ways. Pre-fill and not, I usually pre-fill on my pickup, but never do on my big rigs...

 

[01PSD]

Never pre-filled before

 

[PatriotHauling]

Never pre-filled before

Try it next time. See how the truck likes it.

 

[01PSD]

So you just put 2 quarts in the filter and the remaining 13 in the pan?

 

[PatriotHauling]

So you just put 2 quarts in the filter and the remaining 13 in the pan?

Yupp. You cant get all 2 quarts in the filter at once. You pour it in, let the filter element absorb some, the level will go down and you can add more.