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| Author: | LibertyCRD [ Thu Aug 11, 2005 7:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Before you change the oil in your CRD.... |
Make sure you have some BIG tools! I was going to break my Craftsman 3/8" drive ratchet, or the 8mm hex-head socket it requires to remove the drain plug...I could tell one of them was going to snap. So I decided I'd rather snap the socket than the ratchet. So I used a 1/2" to 3/8" adapter and a big 1/2" drive ratchet, and tugged and tugged and finally with a loud POP the drain plug broke free, and the ratchet almost flew out of my hand, and I cut my thumb...I guess on the skid plate. GEEZ...that was ridiculous. Thanks DC for torqueing my drain plug to 200 ft./lbs. Funny thing is, the OEM oil filter was on so loose that it had already begun to leak around the edges. The diesel engine oil is a lot nastier than gasoline engine oil, so expect it to stain your driveway, clothes, etc. if it drips on there. I was glad I did mine out in the street! The NAPA part numbers: 1516 for oil filter 2329 for air filter seem to work perfectly if anyone wants to save money instead of going to the dealer for parts. |
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| Author: | Globel User [ Thu Aug 11, 2005 1:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Thanks for info, Napa part numbers. (nt) |
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| Author: | kd4yor [ Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:35 am ] |
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Wear gloves when you change oil. The products from combustion in used lube oil in a diesel are a known carcinogen. Pat |
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