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Originally Posted by StatCoder
I got mine done this afternoon at 2000 miles. No skid plate on my CrewMax and everything was conveniently near the front of the truck so there was plenty of room. At first the oil from the pan squirted out and bounced into the right front wheel then it splashed the other way. I had some problems with the plastic drainer because I didn't get it snapped in there for a while. This is definitely not a hot-engine friendly procedure. I also pushed the new big gasket too far down the filter housing so it squished out when I was screwing it in but I got it correct after that. Finally, for some reason, I was checking the level while the engine was running (don't do that) and thought I put a little too much oil in there. Probably 7.5 quarts. I saw some clear fluid running out over the old oil puddle and thought I was overflowing oil but it was condensation water. 
I took apart the old filter but didn't see any metal pieces larger than small grains of sand. That was about 30 bucks worth of Mobil 1 5W20 from WalMart. I'm thinking of going 10K before the next change. |
For $25 you can get your oil analyzed at Blackstone Laboratories and they will let you know if you can extend the oil change intervals with the information and oil sample you send them. They can also tell you if there is any coolant in your oil...possible head gasket leak, or brass, aluminum, steel particles, which may mean bearing going or other related problems. It's a very comprehensive report that you get, and they'll send you a little container to send your oil sample via USPS.
I try to do this every 3rd oil change just to be sure there are no signs of a break down coming my way.
Here's a link:
Blackstone Laboratories