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My First Oil Change - Some Notes for those interested in trying it themselves
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SD Rebel
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Nope, no crush washer. I noticed when removing it, it felt like only about 15 ft-lbs was needed to break the bolt loose. I didn't tighten it to 25 ft-lbs as per the service manual recommendations.
securityguy
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What ramps?
You could drive it up on the ramps and secure with jack two jack stands.
Charon
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The Ramps OP posted, RhinoRamps
Ah come on! I’ve used Rhino Ramps for years. One just has to know how to use them. I park the wife’s Beetle directly behind my Ram when using them…I figure if they are ever going to fail, I’m gonna take that the ugly little thing with me! 
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Get my seats dirty, ding my door on the lift, etc. They are also using some sort of interior disinfectant, like a Lysol spray which I don't want them spraying on the inside of my truck.
I have the same issues with all repair mechanics! No respect for others property.Which has led me to service and Tint my own truck and jeep.
SPOT ON! Think you just pointed out everyone's issues with mechanics at dealerships that dgaf about customer trucks. DIY and you know what you got.
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Yup, that interior Lysol type spray they spray on the dash and seats is a no go for me. Especially since they aren't quite sure if it won't damage the interior.
No thank you!
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I just changed my oil at 2,000 miles. Truck was built in January 21, bought in March. I used the Wix XP full synthetic filter and Amsoil XL. I have a good friend that gives me the Amsoil at cost. Took a little over 7 qts. The original filter was a mutha to break loose. I have a 6" lift so no ramps or jackstands needed (unforeseen benefit lol).
The Amsoil XL is rated for 12,000 miles, but I'm going to change it every 10,000. I didn't read anything about oil changes on these trucks and the swaybar got me. Splashed right up my nose. I know now ha.
I just don't trust anyone to touch my vehicles anymore. Absolutely no one. Last truck I had I took it to the most trusted place I know of to have my tires rotated. The impact got away from them and chipped my rim. I don't have to wait in line, wonder if someone is having a bad day or anything. Just me and my truck doing some bonding. Good thread!
The Amsoil XL is rated for 12,000 miles, but I'm going to change it every 10,000. I didn't read anything about oil changes on these trucks and the swaybar got me. Splashed right up my nose. I know now ha.
I just don't trust anyone to touch my vehicles anymore. Absolutely no one. Last truck I had I took it to the most trusted place I know of to have my tires rotated. The impact got away from them and chipped my rim. I don't have to wait in line, wonder if someone is having a bad day or anything. Just me and my truck doing some bonding. Good thread!
Orion10182011
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OP got lucky. I destroyed the original filter trying to get it off. I finally had to drive a screwdriver through it to get it to turn. They must have gorillas installing them at the factory.
SD Rebel
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I think it's the temp, I got the oil up to 200F and I think that made it easier to remove. That or strongman who normally tightens these things was off the day my engine was put together
SD Rebel
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Yup, watch out for that splash. Did you loosen the filler cap before you started draining? I've noticed if I leave the cap on during the initial drain, the oil comes out a lot more controlled and reduces the splash. Once the oil is down to a drip, I unscrew the oil fill cap.
I was watching a video of a shop changing the oil on a Ram and they were saying how easy it is to temporarily remove the sway bar to change the oil. At first, I thought: "That's a lot of trouble to go through just to prevent oil from getting on the sway bar." Then it hit me: I wonder if the oil hits the sway bar hard and splashes everywhere making a mess? Is that what happens?
Yes, it can. A Fumoto F106SX solved that for me.
SD Rebel
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I was nothing for me. I left the oil fill cap on, and did the drain, the oil splashed on the sway bar for about 5-10 seconds then fell straight down. The mess only took a quick wipe with an old towel, I didn't get much splashing at all even though the oil was hot.
Just make sure to use a deep large oil drain pan and leave the fill cap on tight for the first part of the drain.
Yeah, it's a good solution. My only hesitation is that I will almost certainly have a shop change the oil at some point. Not sure they can deal with a valve. With my luck they would try to operate the lever with pliers or something stupid like that. I will definitely consider. So the F106SX is the best fit?
I liked that I could aim it where I wanted it. But I also change my own oil, and I think you're right to be concerned if you might put the truck in the hands of a 'junior employee'...
Ghengist
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First time changing the oil on my 2019 Big Horn 1500 yesterday. Not the truck's first oil change, but it's approaching 16K miles and I'm heading to the racetrack in the desert next weekend. Gonna be 105F at least and some fresh synthetic should hold up well in the heat.
I did similar with the Rhino Ramps (6000lb x 2), took a couple tries to get the tires up top against the stopper. My driveway is at a slight incline, so it needed a smidge of gas to crawl (or launch) up them. The ramps looked solid under the weight of the truck. Tried using a creeper, but the beer belly was causing clearance issues.
I picked up the ramps, Mopar filter and two 5qt jugs of Pennzoil Synthetic 5w20 ($18/ea) at Walmart. Caught most of the oil drain as intended, but it was windy and got a little messy. I was able to break the filter loose by hand, however was out of gallon size ziplocks and had to settle for quart size.
Good thing I let the truck cool off a bit, hot oil running down your arm is no fun.
Been going to the dealer for my oil changes, but it's like pulling teeth to get in and you don't know what time you're getting your truck back. The dealer also keeps putting Syn Blend in the truck when I request Synthetic. Figured the added bonus is that it will allow me to pass down a handy skill to my little one when he's old enough to change his own oil.
On a side note, I was getting some bad vibrations from the MDS at low RPM and have not noticed it in the 20-30 miles I've driven so far. Hope it's not just placebo effect.
I did similar with the Rhino Ramps (6000lb x 2), took a couple tries to get the tires up top against the stopper. My driveway is at a slight incline, so it needed a smidge of gas to crawl (or launch) up them. The ramps looked solid under the weight of the truck. Tried using a creeper, but the beer belly was causing clearance issues.
I picked up the ramps, Mopar filter and two 5qt jugs of Pennzoil Synthetic 5w20 ($18/ea) at Walmart. Caught most of the oil drain as intended, but it was windy and got a little messy. I was able to break the filter loose by hand, however was out of gallon size ziplocks and had to settle for quart size.
Good thing I let the truck cool off a bit, hot oil running down your arm is no fun.
Been going to the dealer for my oil changes, but it's like pulling teeth to get in and you don't know what time you're getting your truck back. The dealer also keeps putting Syn Blend in the truck when I request Synthetic. Figured the added bonus is that it will allow me to pass down a handy skill to my little one when he's old enough to change his own oil.
On a side note, I was getting some bad vibrations from the MDS at low RPM and have not noticed it in the 20-30 miles I've driven so far. Hope it's not just placebo effect.
