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kenchan 06-01-2015 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 140BPM (Post 3214773)
1 week after putting the crush washer on backwards and dry as a bone underneath. Just in case any other noobs are curious :)

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Wat would happen if you removed the plug and immediately fix the orientation and screwed the plug back in? Report back.

onzedge 06-01-2015 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3215067)
Wat would happen if you removed the plug and immediately fix the orientation and screwed the plug back in? Report back.
That would work. While laying on one's back, remove the drain plug and quickly dam the flowing oil with your thumb and hold it there. Now, remove the crush-washer from the drain plug (with one hand) and then replace the crush-washer with a new one, being mindful of the orientation.

Now the tricky part:

Remove your thumb and quickly -- I mean VERY quickly -- replace the drain plug and secure it. Do not forget to torque it to the specified number of ft-lbs.

I think that peace of mind has no price. He should do this immediately.

Also, have one or two rolls of Bounty™ handy.

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~37oZ~ 06-08-2015 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3213959)
A bungee cord can help hold it out of the way. I have done enough oil changes that it actually stays folded enough out of the way without any help now.
Yup, that's what I did, I posted some pics on page #48 if anyone isn't sure what flap we are talking about :tup:

BoneZ 06-23-2015 11:06 AM
Wanting to buy the magnetic drain plug and oil filter mags. Any brands better than others or ones to avoid?

LennyK 06-23-2015 06:28 PM
Very Helpful Information - Thanks:tiphat:

BoneZ 08-08-2015 05:57 PM
Yay! Presents in the mail.

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onzedge 12-06-2015 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by BoneZ (Post 3280090)
:tup:

~37oZ~ 12-06-2015 10:04 AM
How much was the drain plug?

BoneZ 12-23-2015 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ~37oZ~ (Post 3361316)
How much was the drain plug?
Like $15

LennyK 12-24-2015 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ~37oZ~ (Post 2879945)
Just wanted to add, you only need to remove the 4 rear most bolts that hold the very back of the splash shield on instead of all 16 plus the 4 clips. The splash shield has a fold in it to allow quick access to the oil filter and plug once the four bolts are removed, just fold it back and hold in place with a strap or cable of some sort and it stays well out of the way of the dirty oil stream and oil filter, hope that helps save some time for someone down the road. :tup:

I think someone already mentioned doing it this way but here are some pics for clarity! I didn't get one drop of oil on anything. This flap was designed for the purpose of doing an oil change I believe.
GREAT INFORMATION...:tiphat:

barncobob 12-24-2015 11:49 AM
bungee cord works,easy oil change, put the magnetic oil plug in at 1200mi, few more months and see whats going on..

Dreadnaught 01-02-2016 06:49 PM
I don't know if someone has mentioned it, but, what I like to do once every so many oil changes once the oil has drained is to pour another quart in the motor while the drain plug is off to flush out the left hand side head and the left hand side of the engine block and sump. Then, I go ahead and button things up and add the proper amount of oil per the owners manual.

need4speed255 01-03-2016 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Dreadnaught (Post 3380109)
I don't know if someone has mentioned it, but, what I like to do once every so many oil changes once the oil has drained is to pour another quart in the motor while the drain plug is off to flush out the left hand side head and the left hand side of the engine block and sump. Then, I go ahead and button things up and add the proper amount of oil per the owners manual.
That's funny. I do the same but usually about a pint. Maybe a bit anal.

BoneZ 01-03-2016 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Dreadnaught (Post 3380109)
I don't know if someone has mentioned it, but, what I like to do once every so many oil changes once the oil has drained is to pour another quart in the motor while the drain plug is off to flush out the left hand side head and the left hand side of the engine block and sump. Then, I go ahead and button things up and add the proper amount of oil per the owners manual.
Do you notice a lot of ick?

Dreadnaught 01-03-2016 02:38 AM
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Originally Posted by need4speed255 (Post 3380211)
That's funny. I do the same but usually about a pint. Maybe a bit anal.
I'm anal annie when it comes to doing things on my car.


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