I'm going to start to do my own oil changes.
Cummins 6CTA, Ref # 53-34874-004 engine # 45358278, model C8.3-325
Called Fumoto drain valves in California, they do not sell to the public, they refereed me to Gomco in Buffalo, NY, they do not sell to the public, they refered me to DeCarolis truck parts here in Rochester.
They have the one without the nipple, and can get the one with the nipple for attaching a hose. $42.00
Went looking for the FleetGuard oil filter, Amazon lists it for $248.79, no I did not type that wrong. Amazon.com: FLEETGUARD LUBE FILTER LF9009 (6 PCS/BOX) (Xref: BALDWIN BD7309; DONALDSON SO10011; NAPA 7500; WIX 51748XD): Automotive
Searched again and found one for $39.99 with free shipping Amazon.com: Fleetguard Oil Filter LF9009, for Cummins 3401544, Fleetgaurd TECXLF7000, Fleetguard XLF7000, John Deere AT193242 and Sisu 1216400561: Automotive I ordered this one and will look for cheaper one for the next oil change (want to change the oil before my trip to the New England Hot Rod Reunion (going racing again)
Frugal Mechanic has vendors for $26.99 - $59.77 from 10 Sellers
Tractor Supply has Valvoline Cummins Premium Blue Diesel Engine Oil, 1 gal. for $14.99 Heading out there now to pick up the oil.
Any and all suggestion for handing this quantity of hot oil
Cummins wants the oil change when at operating temperature.
How about an oil filter wrench to fit this filter?