How-To Change Your Oil **WITH PICS**
05-01-2007, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by AlvinHuyN
Can you do this without removing the diffuser? That seems so annoying if you have to remove it every time you change the oil lol. Ok ok I guess I'll stop being a lazy bum haha
05-02-2007, 08:33 AM
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I haven't done this, and I understand that the "airflow" design is important, so that cutting holes in the diffuser might not be a good idea, but what if you cut the necessary hole and then made a "patch" that you could easily remove in the future.
05-03-2007, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by billp
I haven't done this, and I understand that the "airflow" design is important, so that cutting holes in the diffuser might not be a good idea, but what if you cut the necessary hole and then made a "patch" that you could easily remove in the future.
05-03-2007, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by billp
I was thinking that you would use those self tapping screws (4) to secure it.
05-03-2007, 07:47 PM
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Not having been under there yet, I would agree if the plastic is thin. For the hinges, what about just drilling a couple holes on one end and using the zip ties as a hinge on that end and the zip tie on the other end to keep it closed. Seems like a winner to me.
05-03-2007, 10:22 PM
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Better yet, why not get a piece of plastic a little bigger than the hole, use a bolt, nut and washers, mount it on one side, then you could rotate it around out of the way when needed. And slide it back into place when finished.
05-04-2007, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by billp
Not having been under there yet, I would agree if the plastic is thin. For the hinges, what about just drilling a couple holes on one end and using the zip ties as a hinge on that end and the zip tie on the other end to keep it closed. Seems like a winner to me.
05-04-2007, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by billp
Better yet, why not get a piece of plastic a little bigger than the hole, use a bolt, nut and washers, mount it on one side, then you could rotate it around out of the way when needed. And slide it back into place when finished.
05-04-2007, 08:44 AM
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If you use a rivet, just put one in the middle, I'm sure that it would slide/rotate enough to open the hole. Always need an excuse to get another cool tool
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If you put the bolt in the middle of one side, it also should slide/rotate out of the way. I'm assuming that this openning doesn't need to be larger than 6" or so. If it does need to be 8-12" then yes, 2 zip ties acting as the hinge on one end with one or two keeping it in place on the other end. If its that big, a couple of small brass wood working hinges pop riveted on to it should work. I would put the hinged side to the front so the wind wouldn't vibrate the zip tied part.
)If you put the bolt in the middle of one side, it also should slide/rotate out of the way. I'm assuming that this openning doesn't need to be larger than 6" or so. If it does need to be 8-12" then yes, 2 zip ties acting as the hinge on one end with one or two keeping it in place on the other end. If its that big, a couple of small brass wood working hinges pop riveted on to it should work. I would put the hinged side to the front so the wind wouldn't vibrate the zip tied part.
05-04-2007, 09:48 AM
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You could cut a piece out of the diffuser so you dont have to take it off, I've seen it done on a Z. I'd rather do the extra work to make sure nothing goes wrong
Either way, its pretty straight forward. And all I have to say about Royal Purple is that its amazing. I dyno'd over 266whp and 250tq with just a motordyne spacer and pop charger!! The car runs smoother too. From reading other threads, people claim it burns faster than other oils but unless you are FI or you are constantly running the car hard, you dont have to worry about it. Amsoil is also a good oil. So far the purolator has done a great job, no leaks or anything. Any questions about this, just ask.
Either way, its pretty straight forward. And all I have to say about Royal Purple is that its amazing. I dyno'd over 266whp and 250tq with just a motordyne spacer and pop charger!! The car runs smoother too. From reading other threads, people claim it burns faster than other oils but unless you are FI or you are constantly running the car hard, you dont have to worry about it. Amsoil is also a good oil. So far the purolator has done a great job, no leaks or anything. Any questions about this, just ask.
05-04-2007, 09:59 AM
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Has anyone tried one of these to avoid taking off the difuser?
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/oil_change_tips/
Or is everyone's gripe getting the filter out and not spilling oul all over the difuser?
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/oil_change_tips/
Or is everyone's gripe getting the filter out and not spilling oul all over the difuser?
05-04-2007, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by StreetOC192
Has anyone tried one of these to avoid taking off the difuser?
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/oil_change_tips/
Or is everyone's gripe getting the filter out and not spilling oul all over the difuser?
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/oil_change_tips/
Or is everyone's gripe getting the filter out and not spilling oul all over the difuser?
05-04-2007, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by billp
If you use a rivet, just put one in the middle, I'm sure that it would slide/rotate enough to open the hole. Always need an excuse to get another cool tool)
If you put the bolt in the middle of one side, it also should slide/rotate out of the way. I'm assuming that this openning doesn't need to be larger than 6" or so. If it does need to be 8-12" then yes, 2 zip ties acting as the hinge on one end with one or two keeping it in place on the other end. If its that big, a couple of small brass wood working hinges pop riveted on to it should work. I would put the hinged side to the front so the wind wouldn't vibrate the zip tied part.
)If you put the bolt in the middle of one side, it also should slide/rotate out of the way. I'm assuming that this openning doesn't need to be larger than 6" or so. If it does need to be 8-12" then yes, 2 zip ties acting as the hinge on one end with one or two keeping it in place on the other end. If its that big, a couple of small brass wood working hinges pop riveted on to it should work. I would put the hinged side to the front so the wind wouldn't vibrate the zip tied part.
05-04-2007, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by AlvinHuyN
Can you do this without removing the diffuser? That seems so annoying if you have to remove it every time you change the oil lol. Ok ok I guess I'll stop being a lazy bum haha
05-04-2007, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by scotts300
Absolutely. I only remove the rear nuts, then bend it forward, wedge it so it stays, and crawl underneath. I've also never had oil drip onto it.
If the vehicle was on a lift, I could possible see this, but not while changing the oil on the floor.
05-04-2007, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by vo7848
While I admire your tactful way of changing the oil, I doubt it if you've had a clean oil change everytime. Unless you're bending the diffuser at a 90 degree angle I would find it hard to place a drip pan under the filter & drain plug, drain the oil, and remove the filter while assuring that all the used oil falls into the drip pan only.
If the vehicle was on a lift, I could possible see this, but not while changing the oil on the floor.
If the vehicle was on a lift, I could possible see this, but not while changing the oil on the floor.
I completely understand what you are saying, but the car is on jack stands just enough so that when the diffuser IS at 90^, it pinches against the carpet (yes, carpeted garage) and stays there. The silver brackets on the diffuser actually make doing this even easier.
05-04-2007, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by scotts300
I'll take a picture next time. I completely understand what you are saying, but the car is on jack stands just enough so that when the diffuser IS at 90^, it pinches against the carpet (yes, carpeted garage) and stays there. The silver brackets on the diffuser actually make doing this even easier.
I completely understand what you are saying, but the car is on jack stands just enough so that when the diffuser IS at 90^, it pinches against the carpet (yes, carpeted garage) and stays there. The silver brackets on the diffuser actually make doing this even easier.
I have a question for you though. Do you think after so many times of bending the diffuser back and forth that eventually the metal framing of it is going to snap?
05-04-2007, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by vo7848
That sounds about right then, if you jack the car up high enough to allow the diffuser to bend 90 degrees.
I have a question for you though. Do you think after so many times of bending the diffuser back and forth that eventually the metal framing of it is going to snap?
I have a question for you though. Do you think after so many times of bending the diffuser back and forth that eventually the metal framing of it is going to snap?
Since they are aluminum, and aluminum work hardens over time, I try not to bend it, but just prop it against the carpet to hold it there. To answer your question, yes - IF the aluminum were bent over and over, it would eventually fail; however, the engineer in me believes it would take many, many, repeated strains to make this happen. I'll let you know.
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05-04-2007, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by scotts300
Synthetic oil helps to keep me from having to do it TOO often. Since they are aluminum, and aluminum work hardens over time, I try not to bend it, but just prop it against the carpet to hold it there. To answer your question, yes - IF the aluminum were bent over and over, it would eventually fail; however, the engineer in me believes it would take many, many, repeated strains to make this happen. I'll let you know.
Since they are aluminum, and aluminum work hardens over time, I try not to bend it, but just prop it against the carpet to hold it there. To answer your question, yes - IF the aluminum were bent over and over, it would eventually fail; however, the engineer in me believes it would take many, many, repeated strains to make this happen. I'll let you know. 