Quick question! 1st oil change (oil filter)
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1 more question.
When draining it do i have to let it ALL drip out or is it ok the just put the plug in and put oil in.
Right now its just dripping in drops.
and whats the best thing to do to clean up oil spills?
When draining it do i have to let it ALL drip out or is it ok the just put the plug in and put oil in.
Right now its just dripping in drops.
and whats the best thing to do to clean up oil spills?
Last edited by 97BBlackZ; Dec 28, 2003 at 10:58 AM.
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If you didn't come across this in your search, here's a study someone did on oil filters.
http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/oil_filter_study/
http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/oil_filter_study/
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Originally posted by 97BBlackZ
1 more question.
When draining it do i have to let it ALL drip out or is it ok the just put the plug in and put oil in.
Right now its just dripping in drops.
and whats the best thing to do to clean up oil spills?
1 more question.
When draining it do i have to let it ALL drip out or is it ok the just put the plug in and put oil in.
Right now its just dripping in drops.
and whats the best thing to do to clean up oil spills?
OH and next time, put down a bunch of newspapers to catch all the oil so it doesnt get on the ground.
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next time you might wanna warm up the car a little first so the oil is a little thinner and slightly warm........it will drain faster and easier this way.
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Last edited by MarkyMark; Sep 14, 2011 at 01:08 PM.
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Originally posted by MarkyMark
next time you might wanna warm up the car a little first so the oil is a little thinner and slightly warm........it will drain faster and easier this way.
next time you might wanna warm up the car a little first so the oil is a little thinner and slightly warm........it will drain faster and easier this way.
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When I drain my oil I always leave the pan under and the drain plug off. When it starts dripping slowly, I take the jackstand out and lower the car slowly until the exhaust is just about to hit the drain pan. Because of the angle more oil will drain out. I don't think it's completely necessary but I always do it anyway.
Also, you always want to dab a little oil on your finger and run it over the rubber sealing washer on top of the oil filter. It helps the gasket seat properly so it will seal and stay sealed.
The delco filter I use it a PF-1218. The PR-25 was the original one, and the PF-454 replaced it. You can also use the PF-35, but the 1218 is a big filter, I always say the more oil in the system the better.
Also, you always want to dab a little oil on your finger and run it over the rubber sealing washer on top of the oil filter. It helps the gasket seat properly so it will seal and stay sealed.
The delco filter I use it a PF-1218. The PR-25 was the original one, and the PF-454 replaced it. You can also use the PF-35, but the 1218 is a big filter, I always say the more oil in the system the better.
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Clean spills with spills - kitty litter, sawdust, xsorb powders, or, just dump some gasoline and rub like ur waxing ur floor (prevent stains). Also, if your concerned about every drop, assuming the front of ur car is on jack stands, kinda go w/ what 96 WS6 said -- better yet tho, if you want to completely level the car off, roll the front wheels up on ramps and jack up the back -- thats what i always do - safer also, i feel....
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