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11-06-2003, 03:17 PM

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NewShockerGuy

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Welp just got done changing the oil... I looked at the fram and the top part where the seal is, is concave in shape where as the OEM one is convex...

I have NO CLUE what that means, or if there is a difference on how the oil is routed through the filter...?

One more question, on the metal gasket that you put on the drain plug, which side goes where... I put the FLAT side to the nut, and the small hump towards the oil pan.

I actually like changing the oil... I need to get jack stands so I can jack the whole car up... being 6'1" and having long arms it's hard for me too see under there with out completly contourting myself everywhere...lol

I actually just ordered one of these:
http://www.fumotovalve.com/

It's a fumoto valve... Looks awesome to me, should cut time by half at least in my opinion... I ordered it from Lubespecialist.com/fumoto so I'll post my opinion of it :-) Kinda sucks that I won't get to use it until 3000 more miles...bla!

-Nigel

11-06-2003, 04:18 PM

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I wish Mobil1 made one. I use them on my Cougar and they rock. I have used Bosch and it seems to work good.

11-06-2003, 06:15 PM

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the fram filter has a smaller diameter and it longer, just makes me nervous to have that hanging down that low, when every other filter manufacturer makes one the proper shape.

11-06-2003, 06:19 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by Jgrahn555
Use the OEM filter.

if not, get puroilator (they make the OEM filter i believe) or mobil1

11-07-2003, 05:52 AM

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as far as tranny noises go, it's about the same. THe forward gears due seem to slide in better. Yes, i went with the 75w 90 max gear oil. It still whines when even out of gear and slowing down.

11-07-2003, 02:26 PM

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Many who have changed to syn in the trans have loved it for a few thousand miles and then had the problems. The front diff is a part of the trans, therefore cannot use a seperate lube. The rear diff should be able to use a syn lube without problems.

I just changed my trans lube to a 'cocktail' of 3 different products and after no less than 5k miles or If I have problems will I publish my results.

I use Mobil 1 in 10w30(Florida temperatures don't require a different summer/winter oil) and OEM or Purolator oil filters. I change filters at 4k miles and top up until 8k miles and then do a full oil/filter change.
IMHO, changing syn oil every 3k miles is pouring $$$ down the drain

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11-09-2003, 04:19 PM

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Ya why doesnt mobile1 make an oil filter for our cars....kinda disappointing.......anyway right now i use mobile1 oil and a bosch filter seems to be doin the job