Economical Handyman
S. California
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The oil filter holds a fair amount of oil. So before I remove it, I polk a hole in the bottom and let drain out to avoid spilling it as I remove it.
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RRRKKK
Quincy IL
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Our Wal_Mart has a 5 gal limit. So it may require several trips.
There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"
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AeroP
Emery, SD
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Get a strap wrench from NAPA. 1/2" drive.
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bldrbuck
Boulder, Colorado
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Depending on the location of the filter it may be better to get a filter wrench that fits the bottom of the filter. It will not be as universally useful as a strap wrench but may be easier to use.
The air filter should be at the front or top of the engine and easy to change.
Let us know how it goes changing your own oil.
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Galvanizd
Las Vegas
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.......What everybody else said. Its not too tough.
Also, this is at least three beer job One beer to drink right after you finish the work. The other one for you and your buddy as you stand around bragging about how easy/hard the job went. Once you finish you automatically earn the bragging rights.
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Clint R.
Roseville, CA
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texasbaskets wrote:
2. Use a couple of small oil drain pans, not one big one.
So...with the oil draining out at a fast speed, how do you switch containers with out spilling or splashing oil?
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texasbaskets
Frisco, TX
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Clint R. wrote:texasbaskets wrote:
2. Use a couple of small oil drain pans, not one big one.
So...with the oil draining out at a fast speed, how do you switch containers with out spilling or splashing oil?
I'm not going to give away all my secrets, but that's why you need item 3 and old clothes, lol. 
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Clint R. wrote:texasbaskets wrote:
2. Use a couple of small oil drain pans, not one big one.
So...with the oil draining out at a fast speed, how do you switch containers with out spilling or splashing oil?
The first time, you have to be fast. Then you replace your drain plug with a Fumoto valve. Open it until the first container is full and then close it. Move in the new container and open the valve.
Lather, rinse, repeat.
I have these on all my vehicles except the Road Runner (not sure which valve fits a Moroso pan) and the MH (haven't changed the oil yet).
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deandec
El Dorado Hills, CA
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In addition to all the above recommendations, I use a large flattened cardboard box under the engine area to catch spills and drips. I do the changes on my concrete driveway. Keep a bag of absorb all or cat litter on hand.
The cardboard also makes it quick and easy to position your drain pan(s)under the engine drain.
Be sure to re-intall drain plug before installing the new oil!!
Hold a ziplock baggie on the filter when removing the oil filter (or fuel filters) to catch any drips.
Transfer the used oil to the gallon containers left over from the new oil to transport the used oil to its destination. Transport the containers in a box to keep them upright.
Dean
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great dane
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After reading all the posts, I fell much better taking mine to my trusted servive facility and watch them do the job while having a cup of coffee and a dougnut JMHO
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