Oil Change and Spark Plugs Question

[mikesz]

Just be ready when the oil starts pouring out. It comes out FAST and if you are not careful you will be swimming in it.

[CoBeerToad]

Originally Posted by mikesz

Just be ready when the oil starts pouring out. It comes out FAST and if you are not careful you will be swimming in it.

Had some fun the last oil change I did. I used one of those drain pans that have a hole in the top and it plugged up on me after about a quart drained. Naturally, this time, I didn't pay attention and went in the house to let the oil drain. Came back out to about 8 quarts of oil on the ground.

I was also planning on changing the center mount and draining the coolant. Got to lay in moist kitty litter for all that fun. A mistake I will not be making again.

[911monty]

I would suggest doing these as 2 separate jobs. Reason being you want the oil hot to change, BUT you want that engine STONE COLD to change the plugs. The aluminum cylinder threads strip/gall very easily. Also, break the plugs loose, then try to remove by hand. If the plug gets tight then reverse and screw in and work back and forth. Carbon on the plug end can also damage the threads. When installing be sure to use a good type anti seize (copper) on plug threads, and torque carefully. Take your time, do not rush this job. Good Luck

edit: just saw the question on safety. The oil is Hot, but is not going to scar immediately. Just have a rag to wipe off. To keep from burning fingers on the hot drain plug I recommend using the allen wrench to unscrew the plug. This way you keep upward pressure up against the case and when you feel the threads jump as it is completely loose just tilt and pull the wrench toward you. You control the drain and don't lose the plug in the drain pan, that can plug the drain holes. Thanks CoBeertoad.

[Dlirium]

Originally Posted by mikesz

Just be ready when the oil starts pouring out. It comes out FAST and if you are not careful you will be swimming in it.

boy did I find that out the hard way :-(