[cumminalong]

A bunch of folks have been asking for an oil change write up, so here ya go. LOTS of pics, so it will be a couple of posts.

You'll need:

3 gals of oil (your choice)
1 oil filter (again, your choice)
Drain pan large enough to hold 3 gals. I suggest a 15 qt pan for safety and environmental friendliness.
Funnel (preferably one with a little fluid capacity a large snout)
Rachet wrenchs (3/8" drivefor the drain plug and I used a 1/2" drive for my strap wrench)
Filter removal tool (I used a strap wrench)
LONG extensions to get up to the oil filter (about 14 - 18" worth). Otherwise you have to either remove the air intake or the inner fender liner.
A 3/8" u-joint. Makes getting the drain plug off a much cleaner ordeal.

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Make sure you let the engine cool down at least an hour before working. Just to make sure you don't burn yourself (middle ages style), but this still keeps the oil warm so it drains easier.

1 -Loosen, do not completely remove,the oil fill cap to allow the oil to drain easier.

2 - Place the drain pan under the engine oil pan and remove the drain plug with the 3/8" drive rachet w/ extension and u-joint. Allow it to drain completely. Clean the plug and area around the drain.

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3 - Re-install the drain plug to 36 lb/ft.

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4 - Use the oil filter removal tool of choice and the extensions to remove the oil filter. Be careful, it is full of oil and it you tip it at all, you will spill.

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5 - Clean the area around the oil filter adapter.

More to follow below.....