GT350 DIY Oil Change

[RadBOSS]

Very nice write up with excellent pictures.

I may have missed, but one thing I would add is before installing the filter, fill it up and top it off 2 - 3 times. This will ensure on startup everything will get oil quicker.

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[AndreiD]

I just changed my oil again. I had no spillage. I let the car drain overnight (probably not practical) and when I loosened the oil filter, only a little oil dripped out of the trap door.

Did you drill holes in it before?

 

[AndreiD]

Please don't guys, drain oil first.


I've done 4 oil changes on my car now.

I loosen the filter first then put a ziplock bag around it for the rest of the way. No mess here!

Again, why not? Why not drain oil first?

 

[AndreiD]

Guys quick question: If you change the oil on a DIY job, what do you do with the computer oil reminder?

Another quesiton would be: What do you do on the service manual? (Mustang supplement)

Who logs your oil changes and who would stamp those?

 

[AndreiD]

I have a set of 2 piece race ramps from reverse logics and they are awesome. They have 80 inch length with a 10 inch lift hand and 8.6 degree grade. They have the extenders built into them so you don't have to buy them separately.

Reverse Logic race ramps, no extender ramps needed
http://www.reverselogic.us/2-stage-incline-ramps.html

Part number RR-80-10-2
8.5 degree incline , 2 stage, 10 inch lift

The RR-80-10-2 ramps are a standard Race Ramps catalog item with a 10" high cradle top platform and an 8.5˚ initial incline. The RLL-80-2 ramps are a custom product manufactured by Race Ramps for Reverse Logic.

I am confused! So which ones do you use? The last part number your provided show an 80inch 9 inch lift and 6,8 degree incline.

 

[RavenGT350]

Guys quick question: If you change the oil on a DIY job, what do you do with the computer oil reminder?

Another quesiton would be: What do you do on the service manual? (Mustang supplement)

Who logs your oil changes and who would stamp those?

There is an oil life reset in the information display. You would log your oil change and date it. Make sure to save the receipt for your oil and filter purchase.

 

[stanglife]

TTT for those ramps ;) And for the filter conversion info! Thanks in advance!

 

[AGGT350]

Question, is the oil is below the first for on the dipstick, how many quarts do you add?
This is between oil changes

 

[rb92gt]

Question, is the oil is below the first for on the dipstick, how many quarts do you add?
This is between oil changes

Bottom hashes to top hashes is about a quart, if that's what your asking.

 

[AGGT350]

Bottom hashes to top hashes is about a quart, if that's what your asking.

Yes, thank you. Pardon all the typos

 

[Norm Peterson]

Guys quick question: If you change the oil on a DIY job, what do you do with the computer oil reminder?

Another quesiton would be: What do you do on the service manual? (Mustang supplement)

Who logs your oil changes and who would stamp those?

I log my own oil changes, and if the car is still within the warranty period I'll save the oil and filter receipts (plus the dealership parts counter will have their records of the filter and at least for the Mustang the Motorcraft oil purchases).

Can't help with the oil monitor thing. Sorry.


Norm

 

[torque124]

Guys quick question: If you change the oil on a DIY job, what do you do with the computer oil reminder?

Another quesiton would be: What do you do on the service manual? (Mustang supplement)

Who logs your oil changes and who would stamp those?

In US (unlike Europe) , the cars don't get a stamp in the service book even if they are taken to a dealer. They get recorded online, and if you run a history report (Carfax) on the car, you will see the service performed.
I added my car in mycarfax.com, and I add there all service records. This way, if someone is looking for it online, it's always going to show up.

But this is for US, nowhere, no how for Romania

 

[Tank]

Reset Engine Oil Reminder

1. Left side steering wheel - Main Menu
2. Settings
3. Reset Oil Reminder (or something to that affect...)

 

[Cfirekirch]

Have you guys been able to loosen the original filter with a regular 1/2" drive ratchet or is a breaker bar necessary? I will be doing my first change in a week or so.

 

[kairojya]

Have you guys been able to loosen the original filter with a regular 1/2" drive ratchet or is a breaker bar necessary? I will be doing my first change in a week or so.

I just used a breaker bar for convenience, I don't recall it being required. Ideally the filter should only be torqued on there to 18 ft-lbs, 1/2" drive ratchet should be plenty capable. Just make sure you have the correct size oil filter wrench.

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