changing oil in driveway
Something I didnt see mentioned. Always set the parking brake and chock the wheels. Whne installing the oil filter, it should just be tightened by hand, not with a wrench. Usually about 3/4 turn after the gasket touches. I dont really check how far I turn it, I just tighten it by feel, nice and snug.
yes, just make sure its on there, it will heat-lock itself on.. you will notice it is always hard to get the oil filter off, also, if your using ramps there might be old oil left in the pan, it is a bad idea to use a filter wrench on the new oil filter. the internals are carefully designed and if you dent it all up it wont be as effective.
hope this helps.
hope this helps.
Originally Posted by RAN
Rhino ramps @ Pep Boys. You need them, they work great.
-Stuart
Originally Posted by Patman
I also pour a fresh quart of oil through my engine at oil change time too. I do this because the Corvette's oil pan will hold about a half quart of old oil at the very back, unless you jack up the rear of the car (the plug is at the front, so when it's up on ramp, oil gets trapped in the back)
So instead of jacking up the rear, I'd rather pour through some fresh oil to help push out some of the old oil.
So instead of jacking up the rear, I'd rather pour through some fresh oil to help push out some of the old oil.
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Originally Posted by Tiger2o69
I assume this can be a cheap quart as long as i jack up the rear and let most it get out.
