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[NEOHIO]

I wouldn't worry about the oil remaining in the pan after draining.
I typically drive my truck up on ramps, that additional angle will help the last remnants drain. The remainder will dilute with 4 gallons of fresh oil.
I use a valvomax right into empty def tanks. I had installed a 1/2 PEX ball valve in the tubing drain to stop the flow during DEF tank swapping.

 

[Jcole4]

I wouldn't worry about the oil remaining in the pan after draining.
I typically drive my truck up on ramps, that additional angle will help the last remnants drain. The remainder will dilute with 4 gallons of fresh oil.
I use a valvomax right into empty def tanks. I had installed a 1/2 PEX ball valve in the tubing drain to stop the flow during DEF tank swapping.

Great idea. Thank you!!

 

[Toxophilite]

I wouldn't worry about the oil remaining in the pan after draining.
I typically drive my truck up on ramps, that additional angle will help the last remnants drain. The remainder will dilute with 4 gallons of fresh oil.
I use a valvomax right into empty def tanks. I had installed a 1/2 PEX ball valve in the tubing drain to stop the flow during DEF tank swapping.

Using a hose is key for a no mess oil change, and using old DEF jugs is smart since they are disposable.

For me, I like to open the drain valve and work on other things while its draining. I know I would forget to swap it out and have oil all over the floor, so I use a container that can hold all of the oil.

I use an old Aquatainer 7 gallon water jug that was retired after years of camping use. It fits under my truck with plenty of room, it's heavy duty, easy to carry, and seals very tight for transport to the local shop for dumping.

They also make a 4 gallon one that is shorter and would easily fit under stock height trucks.

 

[The Evil Twin]

I use old race fuel cans. They are 5 gallon with a screw on cap. Every so often I get questioned about what I’m pouring into the recycle drum at the dump

 

[OmahaBravo]

@Bignc best advice I feel like i can give you is to enter all of this into a maintenance app and use that app at every fillup. Not to track mpgs, per se, but entering every fillup will keep you entering your odometer so you can know when services are coming up and to keep track of when you did them. Never have to wonder. I find it most helpful for air filters when i "feel like i just did them".

Unfortunately the one i really liked stopped being supported a while back and is having issues after a few years of being unsupported. I use Fuelly now but i'm looking for a better app. Its a fuel app, period. Drives me nuts i have to scroll past a full blown Power BI dashboard for fuel mileage just to get to my service reminders. Then, on top of that, i cant even look at my services from the reminders. I have to access them in the logs (granted i can search for them but... why the heck do i have to type out my search for maintenance... in a maintenance app - hence why Im of the firm belief its not one
/rantover
(NOTE: i currently use an iphone but I've seen it on an android. If you use android, your experience will be different)

Ill have to look into the performance oil filters. Someone gave me a case of the normal FoMoCo filters so i'll switch when i run out or they start rusting

I've had stahlbus and fumotos. I'd recommend getting something if you're going to change your own oil. Its just a bolt but not having to mess with a bolt thats decently critical is certainly nice. risk mitigation with a nice helping of convenience
I've ran fumotos for over 15 years. Went stahlbus on the truck b/c i liked that someone couldnt just flip a valve and drain my oil plus it had a cap in case the valve ever failed. Warm-n-fuzzies even though i've had zero issues with Fumotos.

FWIW - Mobile 1 in the engine, Mercon in the tranny, Amsoil in the Tcase/diffs.

 

[Bignc]

@Bignc best advice I feel like i can give you is to enter all of this into a maintenance app and use that app at every fillup. Not to track mpgs, per se, but entering every fillup will keep you entering your odometer so you can know when services are coming up and to keep track of when you did them. Never have to wonder. I find it most helpful for air filters when i "feel like i just did them".

Unfortunately the one i really liked stopped being supported a while back and is having issues after a few years of being unsupported. I use Fuelly now but i'm looking for a better app. Its a fuel app, period. Drives me nuts i have to scroll past a full blown Power BI dashboard for fuel mileage just to get to my service reminders. Then, on top of that, i cant even look at my services from the reminders. I have to access them in the logs (granted i can search for them but... why the heck do i have to type out my search for maintenance... in a maintenance app - hence why Im of the firm belief its not one
/rantover
(NOTE: i currently use an iphone but I've seen it on an android. If you use android, your experience will be different)

Ill have to look into the performance oil filters. Someone gave me a case of the normal FoMoCo filters so i'll switch when i run out or they start rusting

I've had stahlbus and fumotos. I'd recommend getting something if you're going to change your own oil. Its just a bolt but not having to mess with a bolt thats decently critical is certainly nice. risk mitigation with a nice helping of convenience
I've ran fumotos for over 15 years. Went stahlbus on the truck b/c i liked that someone couldnt just flip a valve and drain my oil plus it had a cap in case the valve ever failed. Warm-n-fuzzies even though i've had zero issues with Fumotos.

FWIW - Mobile 1 in the engine, Mercon in the tranny, Amsoil in the Tcase/diffs.

Damnit I already got the Fumato- I DID get it from Amazon though so maybe that's a good enough reason to return. I opted not to ge 4th eStahlbus because of the extra piece you need BUT in the case of retaining the fluid- that's a feature lol.

I have just been taking pictures and writing things down in "Notes" on my iPhone./ iPad and saving to the cloud. Would GLADLY convert to an app if there were a good one!

 

[OmahaBravo]

Damnit I already got the Fumato- I DID get it from Amazon though so maybe that's a good enough reason to return. I opted not to ge 4th eStahlbus because of the extra piece you need BUT in the case of retaining the fluid- that's a feature lol.

I have just been taking pictures and writing things down in "Notes" on my iPhone./ iPad and saving to the cloud. Would GLADLY convert to an app if there were a good one!

I've had the fumotos on my daily for over 10 years. Never once an issue and i dont run the plastic retainer.

In my experience, you'll be fine either way.

 

[McE]

I have yet to find anything better for maintenance tracking than a good old Excel spreadsheet. Different page for each vehicle. Easily accessible from any device I'm using at the time.

+1 on Fumoto, only for the fact that I never have to keep track of a separate tool to open the drain.

 

[Bignc]

I guess since I HAVE the Fumato, I might as well try it out. For $40-$50 neither are a huge deal to swap out some day if I change my mind on what I like!

Thanks again all! Open to more ideas if anyone wants to chime in!

 

[DTX2023Tremor]

@Bignc best advice I feel like i can give you is to enter all of this into a maintenance app and use that app at every fillup. Not to track mpgs, per se, but entering every fillup will keep you entering your odometer so you can know when services are coming up and to keep track of when you did them. Never have to wonder. I find it most helpful for air filters when i "feel like i just did them".

Unfortunately the one i really liked stopped being supported a while back and is having issues after a few years of being unsupported. I use Fuelly now but i'm looking for a better app. Its a fuel app, period. Drives me nuts i have to scroll past a full blown Power BI dashboard for fuel mileage just to get to my service reminders. Then, on top of that, i cant even look at my services from the reminders. I have to access them in the logs (granted i can search for them but... why the heck do i have to type out my search for maintenance... in a maintenance app - hence why Im of the firm belief its not one
/rantover
(NOTE: i currently use an iphone but I've seen it on an android. If you use android, your experience will be different)

Ill have to look into the performance oil filters. Someone gave me a case of the normal FoMoCo filters so i'll switch when i run out or they start rusting

I've had stahlbus and fumotos. I'd recommend getting something if you're going to change your own oil. Its just a bolt but not having to mess with a bolt thats decently critical is certainly nice. risk mitigation with a nice helping of convenience
I've ran fumotos for over 15 years. Went stahlbus on the truck b/c i liked that someone couldnt just flip a valve and drain my oil plus it had a cap in case the valve ever failed. Warm-n-fuzzies even though i've had zero issues with Fumotos.

FWIW - Mobile 1 in the engine, Mercon in the tranny, Amsoil in the Tcase/diffs.

I really like the Drivvo app. It's been great for tracking every maintenance item and fill-ups.

 

[The Evil Twin]

I have yet to find anything better for maintenance tracking than a good old Excel spreadsheet. Different page for each vehicle. Easily accessible from any device I'm using at the time.

+1 on Fumoto, only for the fact that I never have to keep track of a separate tool to open the drain.

Best part about Excel is you can take your receipts, convert them to a PDF and insert them into a cell. That way, the receipts for the maintenance/ repair line item are right there should you ever need them.

 

[DTX2023Tremor]

Best part about Excel is you can take your receipts, convert them to a PDF and insert them into a cell. That way, the receipts for the maintenance/ repair line item are right there should you ever need them.

Drivvo also allows you to either use the camera to take a photo of a receipt and attach it or upload a file.

Also, if you're a hotshot or use vehicles for commercial purposes, you can track mileage, income and expenses in the app as well.

 

[McE]

As someone who works in tech, I try to limit the number of different apps in my every day life as much as humanly possible

Proficiency in Excel is basically a superpower…

 

[OmahaBravo]

As someone who works in tech, I try to limit the number of different apps in my every day life as much as humanly possible

Proficiency in Excel is basically a superpower…

True proficiency is knowing its limits

 

[OmahaBravo]

True proficiency is knowing its limits

jokes aside, you're correct in that excel can be used.

I just prefer to have something that is dedicated and built specifically for that function. Besides, my super powers are limited by the number of tokens i have left

 

[McE]

True proficiency is knowing its limits

jokes aside, you're correct in that excel can be used.

I just prefer to have something that is dedicated and built specifically for that function. Besides, my super powers are limited by the number of tokens i have left

Still working around my own limitations. Excel's will have to wait.

Besides, if I let my limitations stop me, I'd never get anything done