I don’t know, dont you guys were rubber gloves? Maybe because i get them free but i go through 4-5 per oil change....maybe im too old but i can’t be bothered anymore with cleaning oil and grease from my hands and nails....
What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?
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gooffeyguy
Tom
I have a buddy with a waste oil heater in his shop that I usually give my old oil to in the fall. I have 4 vehicles, so it's quite a bit of oil. I usually transfer from the pan back into the 5 gallon jugs using a funnel, to store this oil to give to him. These valves eliminates that step, as I can drain right into a jug.
2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18
2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18
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BackPagePhil
This, I just give the used oil to whatever auto parts store I'm close to. It's gonna be nice to just put it directly into the 5gal jug
R3cord303
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I used my Grandads old brownie pan. It was perfect! Held 7 or so quarts but I forgot it outside after cleaning it and it rusted all to shit
swathdiver
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I don’t know, dont you guys were rubber gloves? Maybe because i get them free but i go through 4-5 per oil change....maybe im too old but i can’t be bothered anymore with cleaning oil and grease from my hands and nails....
Gloves! Even my girls turn their noses up to gloves, we use shop towels! Scattered all over the place, soaked through in the pan... LOL
The sealed oil drain tray was put on top of a cooler as we were going to drain it the next day. Well, our neighborhood racoon, used it as a step to get on top of the garbage and knocked it over and spilled 16 quarts of oil down the driveway! Good thing we had 40 pounds of "oil dry" on hand to clean that mess up. His days are numbered now, no more grace! Daniel Boone, I'm going to have a new hat soon!
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I use nitrile gloves when doing an oil changeI don’t know, dont you guys were rubber gloves? Maybe because i get them free but i go through 4-5 per oil change....maybe im too old but i can’t be bothered anymore with cleaning oil and grease from my hands and nails....
swathdiver
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What did we do to our NNBS today? Drove it! 2WD on the highway into 4LO in the soft sand on Daytona Beach and 4HI running through the surf at high tide. Fun stuff!
Still averaged 14 mpg on that tank, 5 hours idling, over 40 miles of 4WD operation at 10mph or less, love this truck.
Still averaged 14 mpg on that tank, 5 hours idling, over 40 miles of 4WD operation at 10mph or less, love this truck.
iamdub
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There are plenty of great reasons for buying a $50 drain plug. I particularly like the tool-less oil change and being able to drain directly to the jug you transport it in benefits. I'm actually a little bummed that it's not sensible for me to join the bandwagon. I change the oil in my Tahoe once, maybe twice a year so it's not a priority.
However, I'd happily drop $50 on a solution for changing the oil filter with no dripping involved. My current method is crack it loose then wrap it in a couple plastic grocery bags before removing it. It's almost a 100% clean method. Really, as long as I let mine drain for, I could just pop a hole in the bottom of it and drain it before removal. Maybe I'll start doing that.
Oh, @Galante , the thicker (6 mil?) nitrile gloves from Harbor Freight really impressed me. I used maybe 4-6 pairs for an engine removal, internal scrubbing and reinstallation. They survived lots of sharp points, scrubs, wire brushing, etc.
However, I'd happily drop $50 on a solution for changing the oil filter with no dripping involved. My current method is crack it loose then wrap it in a couple plastic grocery bags before removing it. It's almost a 100% clean method. Really, as long as I let mine drain for, I could just pop a hole in the bottom of it and drain it before removal. Maybe I'll start doing that.
Oh, @Galante , the thicker (6 mil?) nitrile gloves from Harbor Freight really impressed me. I used maybe 4-6 pairs for an engine removal, internal scrubbing and reinstallation. They survived lots of sharp points, scrubs, wire brushing, etc.
gooffeyguy
Tom
$50!!??
These things cost $25-30, which ones are $50?.... Lol
As for the oil filter, I learned long ago on my 2001 to just punch a hole in the bottom of it and let it drain for a few minutes before removing it
2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18
These things cost $25-30, which ones are $50?.... Lol
As for the oil filter, I learned long ago on my 2001 to just punch a hole in the bottom of it and let it drain for a few minutes before removing it
2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18
R3cord303
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I didn't see this message- I grab a box of the disposable latex free blue ones they use at medical offices and keep them in the vehicle at all times. Handy for a medical emergency and for oil changes!I don’t know, dont you guys were rubber gloves? Maybe because i get them free but i go through 4-5 per oil change....maybe im too old but i can’t be bothered anymore with cleaning oil and grease from my hands and nails....
iamdub
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I only looked up the one with the hose (Femco?). I put in my vehicle info and the one they showed with the 90 degree hose was $49.xx. Straight one was around $45. Didn't check out the Fumoto.
I'm a creature of habit and have just never thought to try something different when changing oil. If I can remember, I'll start punching the filter at the next oil change.
R3cord303
Posse In Effect
filter puncture is always my go to if I'm struggling to get the filter off. I also leave the drain plug out until i have the filter off because it seems like when i get the seal broken on the filter another half quart falls out.
R3cord303
Posse In Effect
Also what's the 411 on the factory oil coolers. I have heard that there is a block off plate sort of above where the filter screws on that is a provision for an oil cooler but haven't had time to see if mine has one or not.
Tonyrodz
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Medical emergency......hmmm....
R3cord303
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I've got a family of borderline preppers. I keep a carton of tampons and **** pads too in case someone gets shot and ya need to stop the bleeding.
And for their intended use too. Don't want your better half to be caught out with no options.
swathdiver
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gooffeyguy
Tom
Isn't it in the other side tank of the radiator, like the trans cooler?
2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18
R3cord303
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i need to look. That's how it was on my S10. I don't know what GMT900s got the factory ones and what ones didn't. I know not all did- and I would like to have one.
I think the Fumoto is around $30, the Femco might be a bit more. I punch a hole in the filter too. I just like being able to screw the drain hose on without tools and go take a break while it drains. Every time I used to pull the plug it went all over my hands with or without gloves, it likes to gush out. Then when everything is all drained, I put one pair of gloves on and replace the filter. It’s just way easier with the Femco. It might not be worth it to some but I actually enjoy changing the oil now.
