re: Truck Maintenance

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Last time I had someone do it at a shop, they tightened the oil filter so tight the gasket stuck to the truck next time I changed the oil. Three of us tried to get the filter off before we finally had to use a cheater bar.

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Use a hammer and poke a screwdriver through the filter. Then use the screwdriver as a pry bar to spin it. Not saying they should've made it that tight but this messy process is much easier than getting a cheater bar and stuff.

I love changing my own oil because I know exactly how much I put in it and exactly how I put the drain plug on and exactly how tight the oil filter is on. I also like to run some sea foam through the upper intake manifold and crankcase before doing the oil change. So I put the sea foam in 3-4 days before the change. I doubt it makes a huge difference but it gives me peace of mind.

Also if you use premium oil (I run Amsoil) you can be a little bit more frugal with the mileage interval even though the 5000 mark is ideal. I just haven't seen the benefit of changing oil that often and my motor has almost 110k on it.