First DIY oil change

Looks like a great way to turn something simple into a lot of work.

 

I always just put a big funnel in the filler neck and dump it in straight from the pail.

 

Sounds odd but start with the cap of the pail at the top. It'll pour smooth and nothing will dribble all over the lid. Once you've got half of it poured, stop and turn it so the cap is at the bottom and empty out the rest.

 

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I like how you line the drain pan with plastic. What I did was just drain it direct in the pan then transfer the oil to jugs to haul off and wipe the drain pan clean with brake parts cleaner,, paper towels, rags or whatever to get rid of the residual oil.

 

Ar least you are doing it yourself. You will learn more about your truck from underneath than you can imagine.

 

While this would be nice, i imagine if his budget is a kiddie pool and plastic, the compressor required to pull that vacuum for 20 minutes at 100 psi is also going to be a stretch (heck, mine wont do it)


This is a better option

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