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Ron3rd
Explorer III
Jan 23, 2017

2016 CTD 6.7 oil change questions

Getting ready to do the first oil change on the new CTD. I've watched all the youtube videos regarding the PITA oil filter removal and spillage avoidance. Just wanted to get some feedback on how others are getting the filter out of the very small window provided in the fender well. Some use the Gino's cap off tool to seal the filter at the top, but that looks like a hassle. Others drop the filter into a zip lock bag or trash bag. What are you folks doing?

Also, Costco has a good deal on on 3 gallons of Chevron Delo 400 SDE oil ($28.99) and would like to know if others are using this oil.

I'll be using the Stratopore filter by the way.

TIA
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    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Jan 23, 2017
    Mortimer Brewster wrote:
    Here's a video showing how Geno's Cap Off Tool works. It's worth watching.


    Yeah, I've seen it in action, just wondering if it's worth it, some downsides where pointed out in the youtube videos. Might just go with the baggie.
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    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Jan 23, 2017
    LIKE2BUILD wrote:
    Turn front wheels all the way to the left.
    1 gallon zip lock over the filter.
    I'm the same as IdaD, Rotella T6, 5W40 year round due to winter temps.

    Also, you'll want to get a Lincoln Lubrication #5803 grease needle for the front drive shaft. You'll want to read through the Grease Ram Driveshaft thread to get an idea of how hard it is to find this fitting. Basically, if you don't have this needle, you aren't going to lube the coupler.

    I've thought about getting a remote oil filter kit. However, I just really don't like the idea that all the one's I've seen use the oil filler cap as a way to dump oil back into the engine. It may be okay, but something about that just seems jerry rigged.

    KJ


    I don't have a 4x4 and all I saw in the manual is to lube the front tie rod ends. Am I missing somethig?
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    LIKE2BUILD
    Explorer
    Jan 23, 2017
    Turn front wheels all the way to the left.
    1 gallon zip lock over the filter.
    I'm the same as IdaD, Rotella T6, 5W40 year round due to winter temps.

    Also, you'll want to get a Lincoln Lubrication #5803 grease needle for the front drive shaft. You'll want to read through the Grease Ram Driveshaft thread to get an idea of how hard it is to find this fitting. Basically, if you don't have this needle, you aren't going to lube the coupler.

    I've thought about getting a remote oil filter kit. However, I just really don't like the idea that all the one's I've seen use the oil filler cap as a way to dump oil back into the engine. It may be okay, but something about that just seems jerry rigged.

    KJ
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    IdaD
    Explorer
    Jan 23, 2017
    I use 5w-40 Rotella T6 synthetic because it's required in my area due to winter temps, though I run it year round and plan to do so going forward. It runs about $18/gallon on Amazon subscribe and save. I also use the Stratopore fleeguard filter.

    As far as changing the filter, I got the filter end wrench from Geno's that attaches to a ratchet and it works well. Once I get the filter loose I drop it into a freezer bag, seal it up and pull it through the hole. Then slide the new one through the hole, spin it on and good to go. It's not the most convenient location but it adds very little to the time or difficulty of the job.

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