any tips for my 1st time changing oil on Terminator?

[choate]

Before anybody freaks out, this isn't the 1st oil change ever on the car lol. I just purchased it in November and put a couple thousand miles on it and it's about time to change the oil. I've always done my own oil changes on anything from a S-10, to a F150, GTO, Focus and several Mustangs but there seems to always be little "tricks" that you learn along the way.

Anything special I should know about this car? I just do it by pulling it up on race ramps in my garage. Got 6 quarts of RP 5w20 HPS and a Motorcraft filter just waiting.....

 

[wowsers]

Aluminum foil when you remove the oil filter so it doesn't get all over the steering rack helps


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[BlksvtCobra01]

7 quarts FTW NOT 6. Also I take the filter out set it on the bench take the oil filter box break it down and wedge it under the filter on the car. That way the old oil doesn't get on the rack.


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[cj428mach]

Aluminum foil when you remove the oil filter so it doesn't get all over the steering rack helps


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I bought a PIG Form a Funnel for my old 5.4 3v FX4 to help keep everything clean. It also works great on a Cobra to help keep everything dry. I think it was $20+ at the autoparts store, but its paid for itself by now.

 

[PaxtonShelby]

Good tips above - Lots of guys put a plastic bag around the filter to catch oil drips. I try to let my car sit all night and change the oil the next day - it cuts down on the oil behind the filter.

 

[wowsers]

I bought a PIG Form a Funnel for my old 5.4 3v FX4 to help keep everything clean. It also works great on a Cobra to help keep everything dry. I think it was $20+ at the autoparts store, but its paid for itself by now.

I've never seen that. I'll have to get one of those.


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[03cobra#694]

7 quarts FTW NOT 6. Also I take the filter out set it on the bench take the oil filter box break it down and wedge it under the filter on the car. That way the old oil doesn't get on the rack.


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Do like I do when you only put 500 miles a year on it. Don't change it. lol

 

[choate]

7 quarts FTW NOT 6. Also I take the filter out set it on the bench take the oil filter box break it down and wedge it under the filter on the car. That way the old oil doesn't get on the rack.


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I just bought 1 more quart in case it's low. I'll let you guys know. Right now It's at the top of the XXXX on the stick

 

[Bdubbs]

7 quarts here as well. I actually asked the previous owner how many quarts he used. He also said 7, so I was quite pleased. I use the tinfoil method, but I need to look for that thing cj found.

 

[BlksvtCobra01]

Do like I do when you only put 500 miles a year on it. Don't change it. lol

lol I only put about 1k on mine a year I change it before storage and that's it.


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[03cobra#694]

lol I only put about 1k on mine a year I change it before storage and that's it.


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Been at least3 years since I did mine. RB 5-30.


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[Bdubbs]

3 years! It's not that hard to do lol. I spend 84 dollars once a year on Amsoil ss 10w30. I likely have 700 miles on this stuff, seems like a waste but it helps me sleep better at night.

 

[BlksvtCobra01]

Been at least3 years since I did mine. RB 5-30.


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Good lawd Brad. Change that oil if I was close I'd come do it three years geesh.


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[03cobra#694]

I don't think the $8 a quart royal purple went bad. No residue on the oil cap, so all good in my world.

 

[rymax101]

Fumoto valve

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[termin8rdsg]

I like the valve idea and the pig form a filter for the oil filter.


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[P49Y-CY]

1/2 inch hex to keep that oil cooler tight!

 

[Bdubbs]

1/2 inch hex to keep that oil cooler tight!

I've never checked mine, good idea.

 

[Liquidsnake]

I've never checked mine, good idea.

I had a loose oil filter adapter happen to me, it's got a 50-ft/lb torque value IIRC

 

[oldmodman]

As soon as the oil starts coming out the drain capture a sample, six ounces is enough. Let the oil drain for a couple of seconds before you grab the sample. Then go to Blackstone Labs for a free test kit. Send them the sample for analysis. You do have to pay for the analysis.
http://www.blackstone-labs.com/
This will give you a base line for bearing wear, contaminants like coolant, water, hydraulic fluids,(for those auto conversion guys).
Then every year (more often if you want) you will be able to tell if the next test is showing you any abnormal wear particles in the oil.