Oil Change

[MDimitri]

VERY IMPORTANT: Do not forget to put some oil on the ring seal of the new oil filter prior to placing it back on the engine...if you do not do this you might as well buy a hammer drill for the next time you remove the filter. If oil is not applied to this rubber seal it will bind and practically glue itself to the hot engine making it very very hard to remove at your next oil change.

[H2bill]

Thanks everyone. That's exactly the info I was looking for. Now does anyone know the correct torque setting for the drain bolt? (I know, I'm anal. It comes from doing the service on my BMW motorcycle. )

[H2Buff]

Originally Posted by H2bill

Thanks everyone. That's exactly the info I was looking for. Now does anyone know the correct torque setting for the drain bolt? (I know, I'm anal. It comes from doing the service on my BMW motorcycle. )

Judging by my last oil change at the dealer, they prefer to just tighten it "finger tight".

[TXSUT]

Originally Posted by H2Buff

Judging by my last oil change at the dealer, they prefer to just tighten it "finger tight".

On the drain bolt???

[GLBLWARMR]

I do it the backyard mechanics way. I finger tighten the drain bolt till it stops then I 1/2-3/4 turn the bolt till it stops. For the oil filter. I fill the oil filter about 1/2 full with oil and then lube the ring. I will hand tighten it till it stops and then use a little more force till it stops again. This has never failed me yet. I use torque wrenches when the more precise specifications are needed.

[working Hummer]

OR, you could pay $10.00 more and have it done for you. Then it gets greased also. Good God who does there own oil change in the modern world? Sorry didn't mean to blow up.

[GLBLWARMR]

Originally Posted by working Hummer

OR, you could pay $10.00 more and have it done for you. Then it gets greeced also. Good God who does there own oil change in the modern world? Sorry didn't mean to blow up.

I do, I buy more beer with the money I save.

[H2bill]

Originally Posted by working Hummer

OR, you could pay $10.00 more and have it done for you. Then it gets greased also. Good God who does there own oil change in the modern world?

That would be me. It's not because I can't afford the extra few bucks, but it's all about knowing it's done right and getting familiar with your vehicle. Lubing it yourself also allows you to look underneath and check for wear and tear. You'd be surprised if you ask around how many people have had stripped threads on the drain bolt or filters put on too loose or too tight. I stopped once to check on a college girl pulled over on the side of the road because her engine light had come on. I looked underneath her car and noticed the oil pan bolt was missing. She had just left Jiffy Lube 1/2 hour before.

To each his own.

[Humdingah]

Originally Posted by H2bill

Thanks everyone. That's exactly the info I was looking for. Now does anyone know the correct torque setting for the drain bolt? (I know, I'm anal. It comes from doing the service on my BMW motorcycle. )

18 ft.-lbs. if memory serves me correctly...I use a torque wrench on mine too. The oil filter is supposed to be 22 ft.-lbs. but that's almost two full turns after gasket contact...I usually just use an oil filter wrench and go one full turn after gasket contact. Haven't had an issue with either yet.

[h2co-pilot]

Originally Posted by H2bill

Thanks everyone. That's exactly the info I was looking for. Now does anyone know the correct torque setting for the drain bolt? (I know, I'm anal. It comes from doing the service on my BMW motorcycle. )

Picky!!!