plug question

Firehorse · May 20th, 2006, 07:43 PM

does anyone know what size the plug in the oil pan is i cant find the right size thanks

Stan27 · May 20th, 2006, 08:20 PM

On my 2000 GT:
Metric: 16mm
SAE: 5/8in.

Good luck.

Firehorse · May 20th, 2006, 08:24 PM

thanks ill try that i may need more than luck lol

Stan27 · May 20th, 2006, 08:29 PM

I checked my Haynes manual, doesn't say what size it is on the V6, let's hope it's the sameas GT.

Tell us how it goes.

Firehorse · May 21st, 2006, 02:47 AM

Thanks man everything went smooth except for when i was taking off the filter and broke the filter wrench dads gonna be pissed lol i appreciate the help you saved me hours b/c i didnt have that size socket and and had to borrow one from my neighbor

Stan27 · May 21st, 2006, 04:11 AM

How do you break an oil filter wrench, LOL. Was it old?
And you're welcome, I'm happy to have helped.

I hope your next oil ordeal goes smoother.

Firehorse · May 22nd, 2006, 12:48 AM

you and me both the wrench was old and worn out thank god it snapped when i was putting it on insted of taking it off then i would have been flat out screwed

Stan27 · May 22nd, 2006, 02:31 AM

Hmm, I was under the impression that you should only tighten the filter by hand. I've heard that over-tigntening is bad for the seal.

I'm not trying to be an ass, just wanted to put that out there. Eventually someone will come along and tell one of us that we are wrong.

Sa-WaitNoMustang900Turbo · May 22nd, 2006, 06:44 PM

i change my oil every 2000 mile and my car is on 243000 and i hand tighten tightly, but you can use the wrench i guess, just dont over do it the seal expands and seats over time so over tightening can mess it up, and make sure there is a film of oil on the seal before you put it on, but i bet you already knew that

99mustang232 · May 22nd, 2006, 08:01 PM

i install and pull mine by hand when i can, but you can get the new oil filter socket down at your local parts store cheap... been in a few hard spots sometimes working on various vehicles where I have had to punch the screw driver through the filter to take it off, crude and messy but effective.

Twist 2 Go · May 22nd, 2006, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by Stan27

Hmm, I was under the impression that you should only tighten the filter by hand. I've heard that over-tigntening is bad for the seal.

I'm not trying to be an ass, just wanted to put that out there. Eventually someone will come along and tell one of us that we are wrong.

Ok, I will

Seriously, Ford put out a service bulletin about oil leaks from the filters on the 3.0 Taurus, 3.9 Lincoln & T-bird as well as some others and the fix was to tighten the filter hand tight and then an additional 3/4 of a turn using a filter wrench. I don't do it on every filter just those models above and it seems to work but sometimes ya play hell getting them off.

99mustang232 · May 23rd, 2006, 12:24 PM

the other fix is stop taking it to jiffy lube or similar, not to mention how they want to run the impact gun on your oil drain plug, but that's if they even remember to fill your oil back up.

AtlanticBlue99 · May 23rd, 2006, 01:33 PM

I go to jiffy lube. I changed my oil once, and for $5 more than it costs me, they get dirty and dispose of my old oil.

99mustang232 · May 24th, 2006, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by AtlanticBlue99

I go to jiffy lube. I changed my oil once, and for $5 more than it costs me, they get dirty and dispose of my old oil.

watch this video click here

AtlanticBlue99 · May 24th, 2006, 12:06 PM

I watch over them and make sure they do their job. I never accept the "you have a light out on your license plate, i can get you a new one for $5" ploy. i reply, "well, just plug it back in because i bought a new light on my way here and just put it in." I haven't been ripped off yet, but they have tried. It is cheaper than taking an out of warranty car to ford and more economical than doing it yourself.

red stang · May 24th, 2006, 04:30 PM

That video is awesome and thats why i do all of my own work in my auto mechanics class or at my house. I have been ripped off a couple times by local places and to be honest its sickening so ill take the time to make sure its done right.

Stan27 · May 25th, 2006, 01:33 AM

That video was interesting. Now I feel like going to see if they will try to rip me off.

I sure as hell know that it's crazy to pay a place $70 for a synthetic oil change and a fluid check I can do myself in 2 minutes.

Of course that price may vary, but that's what it is at my local drive-in place. For me, it's worth it do do my own oil change.
Once, I went there with my parents' truck, they didn't even put the windshield wipers on correctly.

AtlanticBlue99 · May 25th, 2006, 11:39 AM

It is $35.99 for a Jiffy Lube oil change near me. It takes them about 15-20 minutes start to finish and would take me an hour plus clean up and disposal.

red stang · May 25th, 2006, 04:09 PM

an hour for an oil change cmon give yourself some credit. I do it in class in 20 minutes and i barely spend $30 for everything. I just like knowing that it was done by me.

99mustang232 · May 25th, 2006, 04:52 PM

not to mention you can also spot for coolant mix in the oil, don't expect jiffy lube to tell you that one!

May 20th, 2006, 07:43 PM	#1
Firehorse Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Adamsville Tn Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 reviews	plug question does anyone know what size the plug in the oil pan is i cant find the right size thanks __________________ no bags no switches no fat b!^(%#$

May 20th, 2006, 08:24 PM	#3
Firehorse Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Adamsville Tn Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks ill try that i may need more than luck lol __________________ no bags no switches no fat b!^(%#$

May 21st, 2006, 02:47 AM	#5
Firehorse Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Adamsville Tn Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks man everything went smooth except for when i was taking off the filter and broke the filter wrench dads gonna be pissed lol i appreciate the help you saved me hours b/c i didnt have that size socket and and had to borrow one from my neighbor __________________ no bags no switches no fat b!^(%#$

May 22nd, 2006, 12:48 AM	#7
Firehorse Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Adamsville Tn Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 reviews	you and me both the wrench was old and worn out thank god it snapped when i was putting it on insted of taking it off then i would have been flat out screwed __________________ no bags no switches no fat b!^(%#$

May 22nd, 2006, 06:44 PM	#9
Sa-WaitNoMustang900Turbo Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 462 iTrader: 0 reviews	i change my oil every 2000 mile and my car is on 243000 and i hand tighten tightly, but you can use the wrench i guess, just dont over do it the seal expands and seats over time so over tightening can mess it up, and make sure there is a film of oil on the seal before you put it on, but i bet you already knew that __________________ God... That Euro import guy is really starting to get on my nerves... my car can only beat his in a strait line(maybe)

May 20th, 2006, 08:20 PM	#2
Stan27 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 228 iTrader: 0 reviews	On my 2000 GT: Metric: 16mm SAE: 5/8in. Good luck.

May 20th, 2006, 08:29 PM	#4
Stan27 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 228 iTrader: 0 reviews	I checked my Haynes manual, doesn't say what size it is on the V6, let's hope it's the sameas GT. Tell us how it goes.

May 21st, 2006, 04:11 AM	#6
Stan27 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 228 iTrader: 0 reviews	How do you break an oil filter wrench, LOL. Was it old? And you're welcome, I'm happy to have helped. I hope your next oil ordeal goes smoother.

May 22nd, 2006, 02:31 AM	#8
Stan27 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 228 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hmm, I was under the impression that you should only tighten the filter by hand. I've heard that over-tigntening is bad for the seal. I'm not trying to be an ass, just wanted to put that out there. Eventually someone will come along and tell one of us that we are wrong.

May 22nd, 2006, 08:01 PM	#10
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745 iTrader: 0 reviews	i install and pull mine by hand when i can, but you can get the new oil filter socket down at your local parts store cheap... been in a few hard spots sometimes working on various vehicles where I have had to punch the screw driver through the filter to take it off, crude and messy but effective. __________________ ...even fire and single cammin 1986 Ford F-150 5.0L 2WD 1994 Toyota Pickup 2.4L 4WD 1999 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 2WD 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L AWD

May 23rd, 2006, 12:24 PM	#12
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745 iTrader: 0 reviews	the other fix is stop taking it to jiffy lube or similar, not to mention how they want to run the impact gun on your oil drain plug, but that's if they even remember to fill your oil back up.

May 23rd, 2006, 01:33 PM	#13
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,859 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	I go to jiffy lube. I changed my oil once, and for $5 more than it costs me, they get dirty and dispose of my old oil. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

May 24th, 2006, 12:06 PM	#15
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,859 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	I watch over them and make sure they do their job. I never accept the "you have a light out on your license plate, i can get you a new one for $5" ploy. i reply, "well, just plug it back in because i bought a new light on my way here and just put it in." I haven't been ripped off yet, but they have tried. It is cheaper than taking an out of warranty car to ford and more economical than doing it yourself. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

May 24th, 2006, 04:30 PM	#16
red stang Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Menasha, Wi. Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	That video is awesome and thats why i do all of my own work in my auto mechanics class or at my house. I have been ripped off a couple times by local places and to be honest its sickening so ill take the time to make sure its done right.

May 25th, 2006, 01:33 AM	#17
Stan27 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 228 iTrader: 0 reviews	That video was interesting. Now I feel like going to see if they will try to rip me off. I sure as hell know that it's crazy to pay a place $70 for a synthetic oil change and a fluid check I can do myself in 2 minutes. Of course that price may vary, but that's what it is at my local drive-in place. For me, it's worth it do do my own oil change. Once, I went there with my parents' truck, they didn't even put the windshield wipers on correctly.

May 25th, 2006, 11:39 AM	#18
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,859 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	It is $35.99 for a Jiffy Lube oil change near me. It takes them about 15-20 minutes start to finish and would take me an hour plus clean up and disposal. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

May 25th, 2006, 04:09 PM	#19
red stang Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Menasha, Wi. Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	an hour for an oil change cmon give yourself some credit. I do it in class in 20 minutes and i barely spend $30 for everything. I just like knowing that it was done by me.

May 25th, 2006, 04:52 PM	#20
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745 iTrader: 0 reviews	not to mention you can also spot for coolant mix in the oil, don't expect jiffy lube to tell you that one! __________________ ...even fire and single cammin 1986 Ford F-150 5.0L 2WD 1994 Toyota Pickup 2.4L 4WD 1999 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 2WD 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L AWD

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