oil change - cross member in way
#1
oil change - cross member in way
Hey guys,
I have a 2009 Aspen with the 5.7 MDS engine. I did my first oil change and found that a cross member is right underneath the oil drain plug. I got the plug out ok but had a big mess with the oil splashing off the cross member. Sorry I don't know exactly what this cross member does but I would like to know what you guys are doing to avoid this mess.
thank you,
Kevin
I have a 2009 Aspen with the 5.7 MDS engine. I did my first oil change and found that a cross member is right underneath the oil drain plug. I got the plug out ok but had a big mess with the oil splashing off the cross member. Sorry I don't know exactly what this cross member does but I would like to know what you guys are doing to avoid this mess.
thank you,
Kevin
#3
Yep one of the messiest oil changes I have done on any vehicle that I've owned. The filter is a PITA too to get down away from engine without spilling oil all over the place. I just wipe everything down when finished with oil drained and new filter on.
#4
One of the first things I ordered for my first oil change is a Fumoto Quick Drain valve. These things are great. Have them on all my vehicles. Replaces the original drain plug and has a quick release lever to drain so no more worrying about stripping out drain plugs or pans. You can also get them with "Nipples" to be able to attach a tube to and direct the flow around the cross member. For just under $30 directly from their website, it's a great investment.
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