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Ford has used spin on oil filters since 1957. They used cannisters before that.
I suppose some imports may use cannisters today but I sure haven't seen one.
And yes, I would LOVE to see a 19 year old tackle an oil filter on an old hemi Dodge! No clearance in which to work, nasty, filthy work and unless everything is lined up perfectly (unlikely) oil leaks all over when the car is started.
it didn't budge. The last oil change was done by the Dealer. I think they overtightened the nut. I think the oil pan is aluminum; it looks like aluminum. I know you're not supposed to over tighten nuts on aluminum parts!!! I told her to take it back to the dealer. They changed the oil. But I want to do it next time.
Anybody else have trouble with tight drain plugs?
Many years ago, when I tried to loosen the bolt on my VW Rabbit, I had to use my foot against the wrench to take advantage of the stronger leg muscles. It worked.
I think what I did say was some old cars, especially the model I mentioned were a nightmare.
Sounds like you're the expert.
Still, I have to wonder if you ever changed an oil filter on an early fifties Chrysler product with a hemi engine...?
Bear in mind...these were old, very old, back when I had to do them. Few and far between.
I don't doubt that some of the newer stuff can be difficult as well.
I just can't imagine anything being any harder than one of those early mopars.
But, I could be wrong.
I know they were an option on Chevys back then.
1. Infiniti Q45 (really, really bad)
2. Toyota MR2 Turbo or Supercharged
3. FWD previous generation Buick Regal 3.8L
4. All Nissan Pathfinders
5. Lexus RX300/Toyota Highlander
6. First Generation Nissan Maximas
7. Ford Ranger 4x4 3.0L
8. Previous Generation Toyota 4runner
9. Chevy Cavalier/Pontiac Sunfire 2.2L w/auto
10. Older Acura Legends with canister filter (leak prone)
I am sure I forgot a couple too. By the way, I have never changed oil on a fifties Hemi, theres not too many around, and if they were, I doubt they would bring them to a lube shop. I'll take your word for it.
In '58, DeSoto did away with the Hemi, and went to the familiar Chrysler big-block, in 350 and 361 configurations, which I believe had a normal spin-on type filter.
Didn't Chevy use those obnoxious drop-in filters until 1967 or so?
I have seen some old car ads bragging about a standard oil filter back in the late 30's/early 40's, so I'd guess they were still a novelty back then.
-Andre
Last year in Reno, I toured the Harrah's old car museum. They had a 1954 Dodge with the hemi engine. Since the hood was up, I looked down and spotted that miserable little can stuck next to the frame on the right side of the engine.
I told my buddies what a B**** that was to change.
These were used up until the late fifties, early sixties.
The gas station where I worked as a kid had a lot of older customers with cars to match.
These oil bath air filters sat on top of the carburator they came apart to clean. They usually had wire mesh inside and held about a pint or so of oil.
And they weren't difficult to clean but talk about a filthy mess! I once dropped one under the hood of this fussy guy's pristine '56 Ford.
When it hit the engine, it came apart and spilled FILTHY oil EVERYWHERE!!
Of course the customer, a hot headed Italian guy was standing right there.....not a good thing!
Nasty things to clean.
Also, any experience with the 1999 Chevy Tracker or Suzuki Vitara?
TIA
1. Oil and filter
2. Air filter
3. Belt(s)
4. Spark plugs
5. Distributor cap and spark plug wires
6. Starter
7. Alternator and voltage regulator
8. Headlight and tail light bulbs
9. Instrument lighting bulbs
10. Water pump
11. Battery
Anyone have any other ideas? Bet after a few years of this engineers would be much more thoughtful about where they put things, how they hang them, and how many different sized bolts and nuts they use--as well as changing the habit of combining metric and standard sizes on one vehicle.
This may work for the Buicks, also. I do know changing the water pump on the '85 models was an absolute bear. Had to lift the engine. On the '87 the design was changed and it only took less than an hour.
And, tell me..I was once in a Quickie Lube and watched them change the oil on a MR-2. One guy stood under the car with a fire extingusher!
Does the oil run right onto the hot manifold or something?
Looks like a GREAT job for a DIYer!
Logic to me would indicate that doing an oil change on a cold engine is better. Lets say you do it in your own driveway. You park the vehicle there in the evening. It sits and the oil drains down into the pan along with the crud. When you drain wouldn't more crud be removed as it has drained into the pan instead or being recirculated throughout the engine?
Whats everyone's thought on this. Cold vs. Hot Oil Changes.
--- Bror Jace
Every 3000 miles I would lie on my back, pull down the oil screen (which was never dirty) change my oil, and adjust my valves which had to be DEAD COLD according to John.
Funny, I don't think the valves ever needed to be adjusted.
That chicken wire oil screen was pretty worthless.
Sad conclusion-can only find 8 crush washers in my tool box today-lost 2 after 20+ years.
Replace those crush washers HA HA HA
Honda reccomends using a new crush washer with every oil change.
So, you went out and bought those crush washers which cost something like thirty cents...right?
But you won't use them?
I must be missing something here...?
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