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[JohnnyJohnson]

How do you remove the metal engine oil drain cover sweet pea?

With a Box end wrench Sweet Pea!

 

[BobUser]

2021 Subaru Ascent - ran 0W-20 until out of warranty then switched to Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0W-20, then Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-30, then back to Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0W-20 (I had an extra job), then Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30. Can't tell any difference - except MAYBE the Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-30 was a bit quieter on cold start. Florida.

 

[6.7 CTD]

2002 Toyota Camry 2.4
178,699 on car and about 142k on engine (from 05 Camry)

Out: Mobil 1 Euro 5w40 and Super Tech filter

In: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30 and Carquest premium filter

 

[barkingspider]

24 Lexus GX550, 35350 miles on truck, 5150 OCI, new copper washer
Out: Castrol GTX 5w30 full syn, Fram ultra filter
In:

 

[WarEagle]

24 Lexus GX550, 35350 miles on truck, 5150 OCI, new copper washer
Out: Castrol GTX 5w30 full syn, Fram ultra filter
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ive never seen that packaging before for a Fram

 

[Hootbro]

ive never seen that packaging before for a Fram

That was the "FRAM Pro Synthetic" (FPS) packaged for oil change businesses and equivalent to the OG FRAM Ultra line. Was a early to mid 2010's thing before most got blown out through bulk freight liquidators online and mainly Ebay.

 

[cheetah50]

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross:
Out: Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0w20 with Fram Endurance Filter - Total OCI about 1300 miles ~1.5 Years.
In: Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0w20 with Mobil 1 Extended Performance Filter.

Car is still on the Ramps for now, getting through the oil change was about all the back could take right now.

 

[JeffKeryk]

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross:
Out: Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0w20 with Fram Endurance Filter - Total OCI about 1300 miles ~1.5 Years.
In: Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0w20 with Mobil 1 Extended Performance Filter.

Car is still on the Ramps for now, getting through the oil change was about all the back could take right now.

Nowadays I use the MityVac and swap the filter every 2nd service. Easy peasey.

 

[wooferocau]

2026 GR Corolla 2500km

2nd early oil/filter change ....

Out... AMSOIL Signature Series 0w-20
Toyota Filter

In ... AMSOIL Signature Series 0w-20
Toyota Filter

 

[Sequoiasoon]

Sorry no pictures this round, semi time crunch to beat the rain. Daughters boyfriends car and he wanted to learn and try it so also slower for teaching.

2021 Sonata, 2.5L Smartstream, 97k miles, 5200 miles on oil. 3rd oil change with Valvoline Restore and Protect. Dipstick showed full still before I drained it, no oil added, no detected fuel smell. Filter looked great, straight pleats, no junk in pleats even when cut open and pulled further apart.

Out - 6.2 qts of Valvoline Restore and Protect 0W-20 and Carquest Premium 95329.
In - Same - 6.2 qts of Valvoline Restore and Protect 0W-20 and Carquest Premium 95329.

He does need to get the oil pan resealed some day as it's getting things messy.

 

[travis8352]

2026 Dodge Durango Hemi TnG with 4968 miles and 2468 miles on oil.
Out: Mobil 1 ESP x2 0w-20 and a Mobil 1 M1-113A filter
In: Mobil 1 ESP x2 0w-20 and a Mobil 1 M1-113A filter

Will change once I hit 10,000 miles

 

[Sequoiasoon]

How do you remove the metal engine oil drain cover sweet pea?

I use my impact on the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk just for the skid plate. There are 3 different types of screws/bolts, 14 total holding that up. It is a pretty heavy actual steel plate.

 

[Sequoiasoon]

2026 GR Corolla 2500km

2nd early oil/filter change ....

Out... AMSOIL Signature Series 0w-20
Toyota Filter

In ... AMSOIL Signature Series 0w-20
Toyota Filter

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That's a whole lot of vented action in that hood.

 

[wooferocau]

That's a whole lot of vented action in that hood.

 

[Thumbs]

2021 Jeep GC
6 months
Out: Amsoil SS 0W-20 and a Mopar filter
In: Same

 

[ndarkside93]

2017 Ford fusion hybrid
0w-20 Mobil 1 Advanced Clean
Microgard Select 51516

 

[cptbarkey]

I use my impact on the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk just for the skid plate. There are 3 different types of screws/bolts, 14 total holding that up. It is a pretty heavy actual steel plate.

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I have used impacts on drain bolts too, I am sure that upsets the keyboard commando’s.

 

[Sequoiasoon]

I have used impacts on drain bolts too, I am sure that upsets the keyboard commando’s.

I haven't done that........yet. I recall watching the YouTube video of Watch JR Go with BG Dynamic where he used the longer reach electric ratchet so he could remove since it was right after like 30 minutes of high RPM to be drained. Spun it out quickly and kept his fingers away from the heat.

 

[4wd]

I use my impact on the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk just for the skid plate. There are 3 different types of screws/bolts, 14 total holding that up. It is a pretty heavy actual steel plate.

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Worst I had was a Fusion Hybrid - looked like a kitchen table - gave it good lube and 10k …
All of mine are way more thoughtful now …

 

[RyanY]

I use my impact on the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk just for the skid plate. There are 3 different types of screws/bolts, 14 total holding that up. It is a pretty heavy actual steel plate.

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That's a lot of work just for an oil change! Definitely an argument for filter relocation and a Fumoto valve coupled to a hose...