and diesel oil is nasty.The filters have a check valve in them. If you let it drain properly before removing it there is almost no mess whatsoever. I actually really like the way it's set up.
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The filters have a check valve in them. If you let it drain properly before removing it there is almost no mess whatsoever. I actually really like the way it's set up.
So...what's the proper way to let it drain? Asking for a friend.
WHAT?!?!?!?!
I better check with my guy about this. My LC costs me more in insurance than any other vehicle I own and it BETTER be covering it!
Yep my headlights weren't covered under glass either. Last one I had to buy it was around $400 for an LX headlight.
One reason I was excited to have the glass lenses again after 2x cars with foggy plastic was recalling how they covered glass lenses and once even covered rear taillights. I asked when the first rock broke it and she said they discontinued headlights a few years ago. Suckola!
I dunno if there's some textbook correct way, but I open the filler cap first to allow air to freely move. Then open drain plug. Then I loosen the filter just enough to break seal. Wait a few minutes and let things drip. Good time to go look at other things that might need attention. Then take filter off carefully so i don't slosh oil around in it. If you are a crack addict in need of a hit and can't keep your hands steady, you will probably spill some.
For me anyway, that leaves the tiniest little dribble on the edge of the filter hub, easily wiped up with a paper towel.
Do you change the oil when hot on your truck? I like to do this so any particulates are swept up in the oil rather than settled out (not that you're ever getting all that soot out anyways, lol). This seems to result in a filter full of hot, thin oil. I'll try cracking the filter seal while the pan is draining next time around.
I dump oil all over my axle (and floor) every time without fail.
Not hot, but usually warm. I don't love burning fingers. I guess one step I neglected is I usually also pass through a liter or so of new oil while everything's open to try to flush a bit of extra pan sludge out.
I dunno, just seems to have worked out ok for me doing this way. Maybe the Sakura filters have a better check valve in them?
Phil, I'm curious to know what made you ask this question. Did you think there wasn't enough packing between the condenser and radiator or was it something else?
This seems excessive to me. Just my .02
Probably is, but it's a holdover from my old truck and habits. Oil is sold in a 5L jug, truck held 4.2L, so extra just got dumped through. This truck holds 9-something litres, so same deal.
Did some relatively mild wheeling on a dusty and smoky day... Made it up some pretty steep sandy hills surprisingly well with just the CDL and airing down my sketchy 32" tires. Obligatory flex shots!
RFB
97 FZJ80 LIFTED SC DUAL BATTERIES,37s
I have to agree In last year and a half Ive literally changed the oil 6-7 times and last two was with large OEM filters drain it and pop filter BUT I do dig that 90 degree filter dealie. I like the two filter behind the grille setup even more. But Im a tad fanatical.
Here's some vent temp feedback after sitting at work all day with all 4x windows cracked about 3/4" and 105F ambient temp. I opened the driver's door and left it open for about 1 minute, open and shut the rear door to toss my backpack in, otherwise did not vent the truck as usual (roll down all windows and lift the hatch to let the heat escape). All the figures below are based on the lowest temp observed. The compressor cycling caused a deviation of 3-5F in all conditions.
I have a new 12" SPAL 12v fan on order to replace the 12" SPAL 24v one running now. It should be here by Tuesday. I'll throw it on and do some more testing. I'd like to see the idle temps a bit lower for when I'm out wheeling. I'll also tie in the Trinary switch/automatic fan function next week and report back.
In all, I'm very happy with the results considering I am fairly new to full AC work and I suspect a shop may get it down a smidgen more but I'll take this over the 20F higher temps I've had all summer! I'm half tempted to take it to a pro shop and have them evac and charge to see what they get but I'm poor now.
After 1 minute idling - 73F
After 3 minutes idling - 61F
10 minutes of street driving (5 miles) - 52-57F
1st mile on the freeway @ 35 MPH - 52F
2nd mile on the freeway @ 35 MPH - 50F
3rd mile on the freeway @ 45 MPH - 47F
4th mile on the freeway @ 60 MPH - 45F
5th mile on the freeway @ 50 MPH - 44F
6th mile on the freeway @ 65 MPH - 45F
7th mile on the freeway @ 40 MPH - 45F
8th mile on the freeway @ 55 MPH - 44F
9th mile on the freeway @ 55 MPH - 44F
10th mile on the freeway @ 55 MPH - 44F (started to rain heavy)
Sitting at traffic light - 47F (started to rain heavy)
1 mile neighborhood streets @ 20 MPH - 49F
Driveway parked - 45F
Repeated the drive again today with the same results. FWIW, the engine is consistently 190; 3 degrees lower than the past 6 years. That foam is helping out for sure but I'll rework the sides with some metal flashing when the weather cools off a bit and move the top foam between the condenser and radiator support top rail.
LS1FJ40
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Bludozer
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Someone else laid a wrench on your 80??? Blasphemy!!
Knowing how to work on your truck and trouble shooting issues are very important things, especially if you plan to take it into the woods. That said, I don't get why so many people on here look so down upon occasionally paying for labor. I work ~75 hours per week. Sometimes the last thing I want to do is change my diff fluid or slap on some new brake pads. I am happy to pay someone else for that convenience.
thatcabledude
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Thanks for the reminder, Richard!
Did some relatively mild wheeling on a dusty and smoky day... Made it up some pretty steep sandy hills surprisingly well with just the CDL and airing down my sketchy 32" tires. Obligatory flex shots!
Are those the old yoko geolandar at? If so, I know what you mean by sketchy. My buddy used to run them on his Xterra.
