Oil Change Check List

[rowhard]

Wow, didn't know changing oil could get this many reponses. My 2cents. A proper wrench is nice, but a german fitsall, or is that a mexican speed wrench, what we call a 10 inch Crescent wrench will work fine if you use it correctly. The new crush washer isn't a bad idea, not that I change them on a regular basis, and haven't had a leak in over 40 years of changing my own oil. I do like that mouse pad trick and will add one to my tool box. A racing trick is to pre-oil the filter, helps prevent surges. You would be amazed how much oil it will hold. Speaking of filters, I'm sorry, Fram is crap, they spend all their money on ad's instead of filter material. NAPA Gold, Baldwin if you can find it are some of the best. Pick a Fram up and then a good filter and feel the difference in weight and that is filtering material. A creep is cool if your a skinny guy, other wise, just keep a large flattened cardboard box stashed against the garage wall. And picking up the right rear corner is a cool idea that I will for sure do. ANyway, my 2 cents

[nfpgasmask]

OK, here is my new list (some stuff I already have):

MUST HAVES:

[ ] 5 Quarts of Mobile 1 Synthetic
[ ] New Oil Filter (Brands? NAPA Gold or Baldwin I will try for)
[x] PCV 193
[x] Box End Wrench Set
[x] Socket Set
[ ] Oil Pan
[x] Funnel
[x] Cardboard Box
[x] Jack

OPTIONAL STUFF:

[ ] Filter Wrench
[ ] Jack Stands
[ ] Creeper
[ ] New 14mm Copper Washer

I will be collecting the tools I do not already have over the next couple weeks. I guess my only remaining questions would be about different brands for oil filters, and more about this copper washer and if I should worry about it.

Also, how do you "torque to spec" - I guess I mean, how tight is right? I don't want to bust anything, but I guess a leak is better than breaking or stripping something. Any tips here on tightening? (this will help me in other maintenance areas as well)

Thanks again everyone.

Sweating in Chicago,

Bart

[JHarris1385]

Have not had the oppurtunity to change the oil to my VX just has it less than a week but I like to change the oil to any new car i buy so I know when my course oil change lies within.....

PCV valve never changed one before, where is it located on the VX and how hard it is replace? I looked at AutoZone for one 193 but they didnt carry it. I guess ill have to order it but from where?

[nfpgasmask]

OK, the PCV Valve is easy. Just pop your hood and slowly pull off the V6 plastic cover. Pull it straight up and be careful not to loose the 4 rubber nubs, they will most likely stick to the posts, so you will have to pull them off and put them back in their holes on the underside of the plastic cover before you put it back on:



The PCV Valve is right there underneath the front corner of the right side of the engine, if you are facing the hood, you can see it in the top picture too if you look closely, but I did not circle it there:



Just pinch the retaining clamp and pull of the hose, and then pull the old valve out. Put the new one in and reattach the hose.

Replace the plastic cover and you're done!

As for the Deutsch PCV193, Autozone does carry them, but you have to search a few different ways. Do a "Parts Search" for PCV 193 (with a space) and it should come up.

And, I have a question now too, I recently got the Purolator PV1061 valve from a shop cause the Deutsch version was not available. Has anyone used this kind before? Are there any issues using this type? It looks a little different (bigger) than the Deutsch version.



Thanks, Bart

Have not had the oppurtunity to change the oil to my VX just has it less than a week but I like to change the oil to any new car i buy so I know when my course oil change lies within.....

PCV valve never changed one before, where is it located on the VX and how hard it is replace? I looked at AutoZone for one 193 but they didnt carry it. I guess ill have to order it but from where?

[Joe_Black]

AutoZone has a nylon seal for the drain plug that's about $.50 and works very well for those who haven't upgraded to the Fumoto valve.

[Ldub]

RE: Purolator 1061

Yes, I use them & I like em'...& here's why, they use the weight of the ball bearing inside to control flow rather than being spring loaded.
This gives them a rattle when you shake them, so It's easier to tell if they're gummed up or not.
Thaz jus my two cents on PCV valves...worth exactly what ya paid.