1000 mile oil change

[krisk]

So after saying I haven't changed my oil in 10 years and prefer to pay someone, I may end up making a liar out of myself. I got my car up on the new lift for the first time this weekend to get prepped for the next track day, and figured I might as well do it myself while I had it up. So...after 10 years of not changing oil in a car, I just ordered the oil and filter to do it myself. LOL

So I finally did my first oil change not at the dealer on my S650 while I had it on the lift to install the roll cage and change the brake fluid. I’m not sure if I’ll change it every time from now on, but if the car is already on the lift, it seems it is more convenient than taking it to the dealer. As a side note? It took nearly 10 1/2 quarts to get it to the top of the dip stick line. Since I’m tracking the car I away make sure it is all the way to the top, and I previously have had to add 1/2 to 1 full quart of oil after the dealer changed it because it was just somewhere between high and low.

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[Frogdog1]

So after having car for 1 year finally did oil change at a 1000 miles. Used the Motorcraft Synthetic. I’ve changed oil in many a car and truck over the years, this is a couple of hour endeavor. I used the 10 inch tall Race ramp cribs. They gave you plenty of of room under car, really good product. Panel removal easy but time consuming. I ended up up using a rubber funnel I got off Amazon to prevent the oil from dripping on frame components, it worked great!

Looks like it worked for you, that's the main thing. Get some el cheapo plastic ramps, much easier and yes they are strong enough to use with a Mustang. Do block the rear wheels. Just another idea.

 

[Zig]

Do block the rear wheels.

^ always block the ground wheel(s)

 

[Frogdog1]

I have the FordPass app. How does one document oil changes on it? I don't see where it's done but what my dealer put in there when the car was delivered about 10 days ago. Thanks, FD

 

[Eli GT]

On the Ford Pass App, open your vehicle, click on "Service" and scroll down to "Service History."

 

[Frogdog1]

Thanks, it helps to sign in.

 

[TVMADoc]

Older than the internet itself:


* Oil Change instructions for Men:*

1) Wait until Saturday, drive to auto parts store and buy a case of oil, filter, kitty litter, hand cleaner and a
scented tree, write a check for $50.00.
2) Stop by 7/11 and buy a case of beer, write a check for $20, drive home.
3) Open a beer and drink it.
4) Jack car up. Spend 30 minutes looking for jack stands.
5) Find jack stands under kid's pedal car.
6) In frustration, open another beer and drink it.
7) Place drain pan under engine.
8) Look for 9/16 box end wrench.
9) Give up and use crescent wrench.
10) Unscrew drain plug.
11) Drop drain plug in pan of hot oil: splash hot oil on you in process. Cuss.
12) Crawl out from under car to wipe hot oil off face and arms. Throw kitty litter on spilled oil.
13) Have another beer while watching oil drain.
14) Spend 30 minutes looking for oil filter wrench.
15) Give up; crawl under car and hammer a screwdriver through oil filter and twist off.
16) Crawl out from under car with dripping oil filter splashing oil everywhere from holes. Cleverly hide old oil filter among trash in trash can to avoid environmental penalties. Drink a beer.
17) Install new oil filter making sure to apply a thin coat of oil to gasket surface.
18) Dump first quart of fresh oil into engine.
19) Remember drain plug from step 11.
20) Hurry to find drain plug in drain pan.
21) Drink beer.
22) Discover that first quart of fresh oil is now on the floor. Throw kitty litter on oil spill.
23) Get drain plug back in with only a minor spill. Drink beer.
24) Crawl under car getting kitty litter into eyes. Wipe eyes with Oily rag used to clean drain plug.
Slip with stupid crescent wrench tightening drain plug and Bang knuckles on frame removing any excess skin between knuckles and frame.
25) Begin cussing fit.
26) Throw stupid crescent wrench.
27) Cuss for additional 5 minutes because wrench hit bowling trophy.
28) Beer.
29) Clean up hands and bandage as required to stop blood flow.
30) Beer.
31) Dump in five fresh quarts of oil.
32) Beer.
33) Lower car from jack stands.
34) Move car back to apply more kitty litter to fresh oil spilled During any missed steps.
35) Beer.
36) Test drive car.
37) Get pulled over: arrested for driving under the influence.
38) Car gets impounded.
39) Call loving wife, make bail.
40) 12 hours later, get car from impound yard.
Money spent:
Parts $50.00
DUI $2500.00
Impound fee $75.00
Bail $1500.00
Beer $20.00
Total -- $4,145.00
But you know the job was done right!

Clearing a DUI will typically cost you $15-20k, so make certain to allocate enough funds if you choose to follow this regimen.

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