My New 2019

[Wiredawg]

yep ah, yep

 

[Cummins12V98]

I still don’t get how a person FILLS the filter and having it setting in the frame pulling the plug how do you grab the filter and lift it to place and screw it on???

 

[dieselshadow]

You just grab it and lift it up. It's sounds hard, but it's not. The hard part is aligning the threads to get the filter started. And you don't put the plug on super tight, just snug. Again, easy.

This is a one beer job, unless you want two.

 

[Wiredawg]

for the Very Talented, the screwing part is easy.

 

[dieselshadow]

for the Very Talented, the screwing part is easy.

So you struggle with this as well? Dadgum man... sorry to hear this.


They do have a pill for that. Just sayin’....

 

[Wiredawg]

So you struggle with this as well? Dadgum man... sorry to hear this.


They do have a pill for that. Just sayin’....

Nope! As I indicated, I'm very good.

I tried talking my friend through getting the oil filter threads started, but he simply could not feel the threads on the truck to start them. The secret is squaring the filter to the threads perfectly flat, then turning. I've always been pretty good with working in tight places. I know, I can't win, or can I?

 

[dieselshadow]

Nope! As I indicated, I'm very good.

Ah, I read “Very Talented,” nothing claiming you were. I thought you were referring to John again. Or perhaps even me?

Sometimes it’s hard to understand “retired speak.”

 

[Wiredawg]

Well you know, sometimes when you try to spin edgy humor into a story, there's a chance it might miss the mark.

 

[KBrennan]

I got the pan drain valve also

What size valve did you order. I had it on my 99 and it made draining so easy and clean. Would that void the warranty?

 

[DHayden]

 

[DHayden]

Theres no way they could void your warranty for something like this.

 

[KBrennan]

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Dang, I have an brand ne never used EZ-104 in my parts draw but not the EZ-104A. I wonder what the difference is.

 

[Wayne M.]

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There’s no way I’d use that without a snug cap in the opening as a safety.

 

[KBrennan]

There’s no way I’d use that without a snug cap in the opening as a safety.

I had one on my 99 Ram, 2008 Motorhome and 2008 Durango with over 200K miles. Never ever had an issue. But if it makes you feel better you can get a cap on it. The inside is threaded for one.

 

[DavidC]

There’s no way I’d use that without a snug cap in the opening as a safety.

I had always thought it stuck down to far and would worry about it being hit by something. They have been around a long time so maybe I am making something out of nothing.

 

[AH64ID]

I had always thought it stuck down to far and would worry about it being hit by something. They have been around a long time so maybe I am making something out of nothing.

I have the same feeling. Something hanging down from the oil pan is a show stopper for me.

I spend too much time on roads with sticks and rocks to snag on.

 

[dieselshadow]

All of my vehicles have had them for almost 30 years without a single issue. Just sayin’....

I also don’t venture off-road much. These trucks are entirely too heavy for real off road action. Plus, it takes pressing against a spring loaded locking handle, then turn, to drain the oil. I’d fear knocking a hole in the pan earlier than I would the valve opening.

 

[KBrennan]

The only vehicle that I don't have on on outside the New Ram is my Jeep. Now that I have lightly scraped a few times on rocks. Really need to get an oil pan skid plate on the Jeep I think

 

[AH64ID]

All of my vehicles have had them for almost 30 years without a single issue. Just sayin’....

I also don’t venture off-road much. These trucks are entirely too heavy for real off road action. Plus, it takes pressing against a spring loaded locking handle, then turn, to drain the oil. I’d fear knocking a hole in the pan earlier than I would the valve opening.

I’m not so worried about it opening as ripping it off. I’ve dented oil pans before and don’t know when it’s happened.

I’m not talking off-roading so much as many miles of Forest Service Roads.

 

[HPSimpson]

I have been on few Forest Roads out west, that are like rocky with lots of wood sticking up in the roadway, won't catch me with that valve on my truck.