Oil Change...

[rickinAZ]

Same here.

For cars that use 5 quarts or less I like to drain directly into the jug I saved from a previous oil change.

For this engine the 9 quarts means I have to drain into a bigger container first. That's less convenient but it still works.

Roy, I gotta ask: what does the acronym "JLIDGAFAA" mean? [I get the JL part and I assume the D is for diesel, but the rest baffles me.]

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[grimmjeeper]

Roy, I gotta ask: what does the acronym "JLIDGAFAA" mean? [I get the JL part and I assume the D is for diesel, but the rest baffles me.]

It's sarcasm about excessively long abbreviations people use.

IDGAFAA = I Don't Give A Flip About Acronyms

 

[ChuckQue]

Bumping because I’m getting close to changing my oil and I want to swap the drain plug out for a quick drain of some sort. I know which Fumoto works, but has anyone found any other types that do with our oil pan?

 

[ogo]

While I have no issues with the drain plug (super easy to get to) does anyone have any tips / tricks on the oil filter removal that doesn't drip oil all over?
I have a few thoughts on the next time I do this, but a few things I learned were:
1. removing the engine cover and air intake helped free up some room
2. a 6" socket extension (10" is better) is necessary (at least for me)...the 5" I had worked, but longer would have been better (that's what she said)
3. stuffed some rags under the bottom of the oil filter housing before removal, but apparently wasn't enough as i still ended up with a small puddle on my garage floor to clean up (as well as some on the frame / various parts in the engine bay which I went back and cleaned / wiped up after the test drive)

Anyway, live and learn I suppose, and overall not horrible, but I'm always looking for ways to make it better.

 

[IQ_imbalance]

A little oil on the frame is good rust prevention insurance!

 

[rickinAZ]

While I have no issues with the drain plug (super easy to get to) does anyone have any tips / tricks on the oil filter removal that doesn't drip oil all over?

As a veteran of three DIY oil changes, I've found that the best approach is to use a one gallon ziploc baggie. I position the baggie under the filter and move quickly.

 

[ogo]

As a veteran of three DIY oil changes, I've found that the best approach is to use a one gallon ziploc bag. I position the bag under the filter and move quickly.

After I finished my first oil change and the clean up...I was thinking along these lines as well.

The next hurdle will be remembering this info at the next oil change :D

This first one was just at 5K, next will either be at 10K or 15K (haven't decided). 10K will definitely be the tire rotation / air filter /fuel filter maintenance.

 

[rickinAZ]

After I finished my first oil change and the clean up...I was thinking along these lines as well.

The next hurdle will be remembering this info at the next oil change :D

This first one was just at 5K, next will either be at 10K or 15K (haven't decided). 10K will definitely be the tire rotation / air filter /fuel filter maintenance.

Also, consider a Fumoto. Those things are absolutely DRIP-FREE. Some will say that they are a shear-off danger, but I don't think anyone has ever reported an instance where there has been an actual problem.

 

[ogo]

Also, consider a Fumoto. Those things are absolutely DRIP-FREE. Some will say that they are a shear-off danger, but I don't think anyone has ever reported an instance where there has been an actual problem.

I have that on my list
My drips at this last oil change were all from my oil filter removal technique :D It left a lot for improvement.

 

[grimmjeeper]

Also, consider a Fumoto. Those things are absolutely DRIP-FREE. Some will say that they are a shear-off danger, but I don't think anyone has ever reported an instance where there has been an actual problem.

It can be. But if you are running terrain where rocks are hitting your oil pan (and potentially hitting the valve) you need skid plates anyway. And most skid plates will protect the Fumoto valve.

 

[XX4XEXX]

My vote on the dumb dirt

My vote is dumb as dirt. You should set up a poll.

 

[Retrograde]

....These guys either don't care or their dumb as dirt.

Embrace the inclusive power of "and".

 

[rickinAZ]

Grrr...Took the diesel in today for it's second Jeep Wave oil change. First one went great, this one...took FOREVER and the asshat dumped the old black oil filter oil on the engine that when I got home it was dripping off the frame and onto the floor...and I had to wash the engine bay. These guys either don't care or their dumb as dirt.

Thanks Paul. There are numerous (to say the least) dealer oil change horror stories. At some point the shear volume of negative posts will deter more people. Free is not always free.

Unfortunately, the cost of DIY Ecodiesel supplies is ~$100, and that price point encourages owners to roll-the-dice on the Jeep Wave program.

 

[Almost]

does anyone have any tips / tricks on the oil filter removal that doesn't drip oil all over?

Start with your oil filter and back it out all the way until it's not screwed on anymore and let it sit (do not remove). While the filter is draining drain your oil. After 20-30 min you can then pull the filter out and there should be no mess. Backing it all the way off the threads provides enough of a gap for anything in the filter to drain to the bottom.

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