Changing oil

BDHE · #1 (**permalink**) 06-13-2007, 02:59 PM

Gents;

Eric at Performance Engineering just pulled a plug out of a Canton oil pan for me, checked it, and says they use 1/2 - 20 threads.

Bryon

Ant · #2 (**permalink**) 06-13-2007, 03:32 PM

Roscoe,
Great tips with the benefits of your experience!

peters44,
Have you got a friend with a hoist, as with this type of car, its a real good idea to wipe down and have a good look at everything and if necessary run a spanner over, checking for leaks and potential problems!

CBattaglia · #3 (**permalink**) 10-03-2007, 08:57 AM

I have read that all of the oil does not drain out of the system. With a 7 qt. system I was expecting to drain and add 7 qts.

Do you clear out all of the lines to get all of the oil out? I feel a bit uncomfortable leaving any old oil in the system.

patrickt · #4 (**permalink**) 10-03-2007, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CBattaglia

IDo you clear out all of the lines to get all of the oil out? I feel a bit uncomfortable leaving any old oil in the system.

You do not have to clear out the lines. If you just tilt the front end up a little bit by jacking the front end up, remove the oil filter and drain plug, and let it drain until it quits drizzling out the hole, you'll be just fine. Don't worry about the oil that doesn't come out -- you never ever get 100% of the oil out on an oil change.

65cobra1 · #5 (**permalink**) 06-13-2007, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BDHE

Gents;

Eric at Performance Engineering just pulled a plug out of a Canton oil pan for me, checked it, and says they use 1/2 - 20 threads.

Bryon

Thanks, Byron...'preciate the help.
Ivan

Snakebit · #6 (**permalink**) 06-14-2007, 02:14 PM

I like the plastic bag over the filter to prevent oil from dripping on everything. I've tried those quick coupling connectors from Fram that attatch a hose to the drain plug. The problem was it left dirty oil in the pan. If I jacked up the car on the opposite side, another pint of oil would drain out.

Sal Gerace · #7 (**permalink**) 06-14-2007, 02:22 PM

Now for another problem... I have a 427 with a 2x4 manifold. When I need to fill the engine with oil the oil fill tube takes forever to drain the oil into the engine. Usually if I am not paying attention and some of the oil spills out. Any suggestions. No provisions in the valve covers and I don't want to change them. I'm screwed huh..