Collage of vehicle maintenance steps: dashboard, oil drain valve…

Oil Drain Valve (the original Fumoto like this, or the knock-off EZ Valve) makes changing the oil tool-less. As common as it is to find the instructions printed on the box or the filter label, most people don't notice or follow them. Step 1 indicates removing the filter AND its O-ring (which often adheres to the block, and is overlooked until the new filter's O-ring blows out, dumping most of the new oil). Step 2 indicates both pre-filling the filter (so the engine doesn't run dry while the pump fills it after startup, AND to make the oil level read correctly before startup); and also oiling the new O-ring so it's less-like to adhere to the block, and to allow proper tightening as steps #3&4 indicate. Step #5 indicates filling (6qt total for 4.9L, 5.0L, & 5.8L). Step #6 indicates both watching for leaks, and warming up the engine to full operating temperature. It's best to remove the dipstick (or at least slide it up in its tube a few inches) during this step so there will be no oil in the tube later. For step #7, the engine must be OFF long enough for the oil to drain back to the pan, but not so long that it cools substantially.
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