teksp0rt

+1 .. I saw that you live in Torrance. I live in LA.. Any good places that you know of to drop off the old oil?

and as always, fantastic write up.. you rock bro.

Speedyejl

Just go to the nearest gas station and ask them. You know those circular bumps in gas station parking lots? One of those is for oil disposal. Just make sure to ask them while mechanics are in the garage. If you ask Derka Derka at midnight he is going to be clueless.

Lees07GT

In my area, used oil canbe dropped off at most large auto parts stores. Advance and Pep Boys is where I usually drop mine off. I like to drop off my old oil when I buy the new oil so that they can realize the continued benefit of allowing customers to recycle at their store. Just call around to your local parts stores and see who will take it.

Sprzout

The recycling in my area is exactly why I take the car in to have the oil changed. My town has said it's a big no-no to do your own oil changes, because it is considered "hazardous waste". So, I can't do an oil change in my driveway anymore, and I certainly cannot do it on the street. Also, the "recycling center" here in town charges to recycle oil! I've tried to take it to the local CSK, AutoZone, and PepBoys stores for recycling, but they all say that I can only bring in 2 gallons at a time.So, I basically either get charged twice, or I have to find a way to transfer the oil in to 2 1 gallon milk jugs, thus causing more of a chance of spill and "hazardous waste", or I can pay someone to change the oil for me, for about the same price that it would cost me to buy the oil and do it myself...Guess which option I choose?

Sorry, Bill, not bashing on your oil changing procedure...I think it's great, and if it weren't for local city politics being what they are, I'd be following your pictures and directions step by step. Definitely a help for the average newbie who doesn't know how to do a simple oil change. The only thing I'd include in your steps is that if you use a set of toothed pliers (i.e. channel locks or that clamp wrench like you used) that there is possibility of puncturing the metal on the filter itself and causing another leak and mess to clean up...But sometimes, that's what it takes to get that sucker off!

FordDude

Yet another nice write up from TacoBill. I have already changed my oil once, at 1000 miles, and my filter came off with no problems. I am going to miss changing oil in my Ranger. (The Mustang is replacing the Ranger) I did a 4 inch suspension lift on it so when I changed oil I did not need to jack it up. The oil filter is perpendicular to the ground so I could fill it up with oil. fd

schmitty

great post, but are you sure you even needed a oil change?? it doesnt even look like that car has been driven. sooo clean under the hood.[sm=smiley20.gif]

TacoBill

Vince, as suggested by others, most all autoparts stores will take your used oil. For me, my local Autozone takes the oil at no charge. I have a 5 gallon drum that I use to store the used oil and once full, I take it in.

Also, I see that you have a 4.0. There are a few differences that you need to take note of..
The4.0 takes 5 quarts of 5W-30 (the GT's take 6 quarts of 5W-20).
The oil filter is located on the Passenger side.
Socket size of the oil drain plug is 13mm.



Dennis, pretty much what I said above, I take it to Autozone (I'm sure other will accept it as well as some gas/service stations).



Hey Jason, I have a whopping 1100 miles now! As you probably have guessed, it's not my daily.
I spoke to a Mobil 1 tech about an oil change schedule for me and was told to do it once a year. That being said, my next oil change will be coming up this December.

TPony

Don't care what anyone else says...keep them coming...great job.

celenztah

Thanks Taco for the update on those 4.0 differences (the 5W-30 I was aware of - I bug my current mechanic each time to make sure that's what he puts in... lol).

And thanks all for the oil recycle suggestions. I live very close to Advance Auto Parts, Mechanic shops and gas stations. Transporting the oil would mean one more thing-a-muh-bob to buy (and awide funnel!), but still should be worth it.

sdsguy

i have always wanted to know how to change oil and this actually worked well. i think if i took my laptop out and did everything step by step the way you said i can do it. but its nice taking my car in to the dealer and having them inspect everything else still.