Best Tools for Oil Changes?
10-26-2002, 04:09 AM
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Best Tools for Oil Changes?
I'm planning to start changing the oil myself on my CL. What tools do I need and what would you recommend? Thanks!
10-26-2002, 07:03 AM
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Lets see..............
OIL
OIL FILTER
FILTER WRENCH
SOCKET SET
OIL BUCKET - make sure you recycle the old stuff
TOWEL
That about does it!
Don't forget to replace the drain plug every other oil change
OIL
OIL FILTER
FILTER WRENCH
SOCKET SET
OIL BUCKET - make sure you recycle the old stuff
TOWEL
That about does it!
Don't forget to replace the drain plug every other oil change
10-26-2002, 07:16 AM
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I think
Originally posted by dajuice27
Lets see..............
Don't forget to replace the drain plug every other oil change
Lets see..............
Don't forget to replace the drain plug every other oil change
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10-26-2002, 11:45 AM
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Originally posted by CO30CL
Tip: on the 3.0s removing the front passenger wheel makes the plug and filter extremely easy to access, maybe the 4 cyls are similar.
Tip: on the 3.0s removing the front passenger wheel makes the plug and filter extremely easy to access, maybe the 4 cyls are similar.
Thats toooooooooo much work....you totaly dont need to take off the wheel. I just changed my 3.0's oil 4 days ago...all you gotta do is go buy theose like $30 ramps and drive your front wheels up onto them...then you got tons of clearence to work. *****MAKE SURE YOUR USING A METRIC WRENCH!!! I think the 3.0s use either a 16 or 17 mm wrench.
(look in your manual and it tells what to do) (i think its pg like 116 or somethin like that.
Oh! it says the 3.0's only take 4.6 quarts or oil...i just put 5 im mine...i think its fine.
10-26-2002, 11:58 AM
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Re: I think
Originally posted by Smitty
I think what he is trying to ask us is, what size tools and oil filter wrench will he need to do an oil change.....
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I think what he is trying to ask us is, what size tools and oil filter wrench will he need to do an oil change.....
Smitty
Exactly!!! I wish everyone here was as smart as
Smitty! 
:P So, can someone tell me what size tools and if I need a specific oil filter wrench to do an oil change on a 2.3? Thanks!
10-26-2002, 02:05 PM
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Re: Re: I think
Originally posted by kance
Exactly!!!
I wish everyone here was as smart as Smitty! :P
So, can someone tell me what size tools and if I need a specific oil filter wrench to do an oil change on a 2.3? Thanks!
Exactly!!! I wish everyone here was as smart as
Smitty! :P So, can someone tell me what size tools and if I need a specific oil filter wrench to do an oil change on a 2.3? Thanks!
ROFLOL..
10-26-2002, 08:03 PM
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Originally posted by niedejb
17mm wrench and a stout grasp (dont need a filter wrench), thats all you need.
17mm wrench and a stout grasp (dont need a filter wrench), thats all you need.
10-26-2002, 09:07 PM
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They make universal filter wrenches. They look like a corkscrew and slivde over the filter. As you go to lossen the filter, the corkscrew grasps the filter, and it grabs it.
You should never use a filter wrench to put on the filter. THis is why the filter wrench only goes in the off direction
Just tighted it as hard as you can by hand.
Oh, and get a decent sized drip pan. The inital oil drippage pours like a house, then it ends up dribbling. If your up on ramps, it can piss about 4' out
You should never use a filter wrench to put on the filter. THis is why the filter wrench only goes in the off direction
Just tighted it as hard as you can by hand.Oh, and get a decent sized drip pan. The inital oil drippage pours like a house, then it ends up dribbling. If your up on ramps, it can piss about 4' out
10-27-2002, 11:00 AM
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Dont forget to take off the oil cap (where you put in the oil) when your draining out the old...this helps it drain better...oh, and if you get on ramps like i do, make sure your back the car off the ramps and start it up - then let it sit a sec and THEN check the dipstick, if you dont do it in that order, you'll get a false reading
10-27-2002, 11:00 AM
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Dont forget to take off the oil cap (where you put in the oil) when your draining out the old...this helps it drain better...oh, and if you get on ramps like i do, make sure your back the car off the ramps and start it up - then let it sit a sec and THEN check the dipstick, if you dont do it in that order, you'll get a false reading
10-27-2002, 01:06 PM
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Also, use a towel/rag around the oil cap area. This will keep you from accidently spilling oil on the engine and getting it dirty/oil/etc. I just take a wrag and wrap it around the spout. The oil quarts like to play games comming out, and can surprise you with a dribble on a hard to clean area.
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