Saltwater Soul
Well-Known Member
Did my first oil change. It was relatively simple and if you are considering it, I wouldn't hesitate.
I have the plastic oil pan and plastic drain plug. While I saw reports of it being messy, I didn't have a problem with spillage at all. Rather than just pulling the plug all the way out, I removed it slowly and just held it half removed for a bit. No gushes and no spraying my arm or the cross member.
The filter did cause a little spillage. The stupid funnel channel they engineered did not catch or drain anything. Oil came straight down from the threads. Regardless, it was relatively easy to access.
Last comment is about the sound shield -- can't really call it a skid plate -- that you need to remove to get to the oil pan. It sure does catch a lot of debris. I do a fair amount of beach driving and it was full of sand and shells. A lot more than I ever expected. Given the softness of that material and sands propensity to hold water, I am a little worried about weight on that structure in the future.
I have the plastic oil pan and plastic drain plug. While I saw reports of it being messy, I didn't have a problem with spillage at all. Rather than just pulling the plug all the way out, I removed it slowly and just held it half removed for a bit. No gushes and no spraying my arm or the cross member.
The filter did cause a little spillage. The stupid funnel channel they engineered did not catch or drain anything. Oil came straight down from the threads. Regardless, it was relatively easy to access.
Last comment is about the sound shield -- can't really call it a skid plate -- that you need to remove to get to the oil pan. It sure does catch a lot of debris. I do a fair amount of beach driving and it was full of sand and shells. A lot more than I ever expected. Given the softness of that material and sands propensity to hold water, I am a little worried about weight on that structure in the future.
