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oil change--tips and tricks 200 1985

posted by  Michae1 on  Sun Mar 24 15:48 CST 2002
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At stock ride height, I didn't jack up my 240 at all for an oil change. With the front end lowered 2", I now jack up the drivers side front corner to get a drain pan under the car.

Go ahead and order a case of 10 Mann filters if you plan to have your car for a few years. On ebay, they can be had for under $40 after shipping.

I remove the filter from above, using my hand only. I've never needed a filter wrench.

I coat the rubber gasket on the filter with oil before installing the filter.

I use an adjustable wrench on the oil pan plug every time I do an oil change, and it's never been a problem. Even used a breaker bar with the adjustable wrench when the plug was on too tight. My drain plug is just fine, with no rounded corners.

I've reused the copper gasket for about 4 oil changes before finally replacing it. I never had a leak from the plug.

The engine with filter takes 4 quarts.

And now I'll read the other 25+ responses...
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