Instructions on changing oil
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Instructions on changing oil
Any member here have instructions on changing oil or tips/tricks to do it properly? I will do it next week and wanted some insight. Thanks. I suspect it is a bit different than my Honda.
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It's real easy if you have a socket-type filter wrench and ramps made from 2 2x4's stacked/nailed w/ the ends cut at 45*.
1- drive the 350 on the ramps
2- unbolt & remove plastic shield from under the front of the car (~10 10mm bolts & 1 plastic clip)
After that, filter and drain plug access should be real easy if your arms are long enough.
Michael.
1- drive the 350 on the ramps
2- unbolt & remove plastic shield from under the front of the car (~10 10mm bolts & 1 plastic clip)
After that, filter and drain plug access should be real easy if your arms are long enough.
Michael.
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Even with a good filter wrench, you should at least be prepared to have to punch a hole through the filter. The first filter is practically impossible to remove.
Even with a good filter wrench, you should at least be prepared to have to punch a hole through the filter. The first filter is practically impossible to remove.
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FYI, for the plastic clip, use a standard screwdriver or similar to pop up the center pin. This wasn't immediatly obvious to me when I was removing the piece. for subsequen oil changes, you can probably replace the filter through the hole, but I seriously doubt you can get the factory one off without taking the shield off.
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