i actually change the oil on my parents cars and I have to add that make sure the funnel is clean. Obvious but you never know how many people don't clean their funnels

 

Bill,thx for all this info.I was not sure if I was going to go with Mobil 1,but your article and how to convinced me.The how to pictures are awesome!For some one like me who is a "mechanical dimwit" I will go ahead and do the first oil change myself.Thx again ,Carl

 

Yeah it's an old thread, but thanks Taco Bill for the awesome write up! I had never changed my oil before tonight and your write up gave me the confidence to learn. And holey smokes you weren't kidding about that OEM filter being on tight! Your experience with the oil filter jaws ($3) undoubtedly saved me an hour of aggravation tonight.




One thing for other newbs like myself: make sure your oil drain pan's drain plug is removed. I didn't even think to look at the darn plug in the drain pan - I mean, who the heck would plug a plastic drain pain? Sure enough I had about 2 qts of warm oil all over the already well oiled garage floor, lol. Now I know.



Thanks again Bill!

 

I wish I'd read this thread before I did mine this weekend. I also bought the cap type filter tool only to realize I could not get the ratchet between the sway bar and the filter.

Back to AutoZone for their large strap type tool.

By the way I also went Fully Synthetic Mobile 1 and it could be my imagination but the engine sounds quieter/smoother when listening with the hood open.

 

I found that ramps aren't necessary. 1-2 layers of 3/4" plywood under the front tires gives me enough room to reach the drain plug.

 

Well you are definitely skinnier though the mid section than me.

 

Here is great info on oil filters http://www.knizefamily.net/minimopar...ers/index.html The mobil 1 and the k&n are made by same company. Think I'm sticking with Motorcraft.

 

Any one have changed the Oil Pan Gasket and Oil Pan? is that possible without rising up the engine?

 

hello i have a v6 mustang and ima do the oil change on mines so it needs 5 quarts is that the exact amount to use and on the dipstick does it have to go up all the way to the second hole or first one thanks for the helo

 

Read the manual,it will state how much oil you need in it. I dont know what V6's take. You might want to trade it on a V8.....Just saying

 

5 qts is right, it should be somewhere near the middle of the two holes