Where to get oil changed?

[gmacklem]

I went to my storage lot today to change the oil on my RV and could not break the drain plug loose with a 3/8" socket wrench. I will try my 1/2" wrench next weekend. But if I can't get it loose, where can I get the oil changed? I checked the nearest Camping World and they only do it during the week and close at 5 pm so it is nearly impossible for me to get there. I checked the closest Ford dealer and they can't do it.

I found a TA place just a few miles up the interstate, has anyone ever used a truck center for oil changes? Will they do it? Do they charge more than RV places?

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by gmacklem

I went to my storage lot today to change the oil on my RV and could not break the drain plug loose with a 3/8" socket wrench. I will try my 1/2" wrench next weekend. But if I can't get it loose, where can I get the oil changed? I checked the nearest Camping World and they only do it during the week and close at 5 pm so it is nearly impossible for me to get there. I checked the closest Ford dealer and they can't do it.

I found a TA place just a few miles up the interstate, has anyone ever used a truck center for oil changes? Will they do it? Do they charge more than RV places?

A service center will use a 1/2" breaker bar with a 6 point socket. You should use the same. IF the threads strip, which I doubt will happen, auto parts stores sell oversize self threading drain plugs.

[Ford Idaho]

I would call the local truck centers.

Kenworth, Peterbilt and Freightliner and ask them, some of the FL places do the MH's with a FL chassis so they might do it for yours.

[Still Kickin]

Originally Posted by gmacklem

I went to my storage lot today to change the oil on my RV and could not break the drain plug loose with a 3/8" socket wrench. I will try my 1/2" wrench next weekend. But if I can't get it loose, where can I get the oil changed? I checked the nearest Camping World and they only do it during the week and close at 5 pm so it is nearly impossible for me to get there. I checked the closest Ford dealer and they can't do it.

I found a TA place just a few miles up the interstate, has anyone ever used a truck center for oil changes? Will they do it? Do they charge more than RV places?

1/2" ratchet should give you enough leverage to break it free. Make sure you set the ratchet in the counter clockwise direction, before you get under the unit to loosen the drain bolt. It won't snap off.

[oakprk]

Check your local service stations. Most service bays will accommodate a Class C MH.

[selkirk awards]

I used Freightliner or Cummins shops cheaper and they know what there doing.

[Myrle]

Originally Posted by gmacklem

I went to my storage lot today to change the oil on my RV and could not break the drain plug loose with a 3/8" socket wrench. I will try my 1/2" wrench next weekend. But if I can't get it loose, where can I get the oil changed? I checked the nearest Camping World and they only do it during the week and close at 5 pm so it is nearly impossible for me to get there. I checked the closest Ford dealer and they can't do it.

I found a TA place just a few miles up the interstate, has anyone ever used a truck center for oil changes? Will they do it? Do they charge more than RV places?

I use a local lube place, after checking all the other ones in town only one had a 14' door. Some had 12' my class c is 11'6" but if there is any slope going in or coming out the door is not tall enough.

[lucky55616]

My local Ford dealer about 1 mile from where we live will not change the oil on our 3010DS but I found another Ford dealer about 15 miles away that will. I also checked the 3 local auto repair facilities and only 1 of the 3 stated they could do the oil change but at least that gives me 2 options between the Ford dealer and the local auto repair shop.

[quiltedtrout]

Our Ford dealer will do it because it is on the Ford chassis.

[Blazer]

Don't use a rachit get a good breaker bar and put a 4 foot piece of pipe on it (don't get it at harbor fright ) if you want to have skin left on your fingers

[gmclean]

Torque on a drain plug is 20ft lbs shouldn't need a 4 foot bar, tap it with the heel of your palm works for me every time.

[monte]

After you get the drain plug out, put a Fumoto valve in place of the plug. (Google fumoto)
I've had them on all of the truck and RVs that I have owned without a problem.

[Teamfour]

X2 on the Fumoto. Use them on all of my vehicles.

[rvpezzano]

The drain plug is 16mm. When I was working, I was amazes at the GORILLAS that tighten this plug. It has an O ring gasket that doesn't need King Kong to tighten it. I put the Fomuto on my Georgetown and a 3/8 hose fits over the nipple and drain it into a Kitty Litter container( we have 3 cats). They hold 2 gallon, which is plenty. After the oil is drained, get an awl and punch a hole in the bottom of the filter. Loosen it up slightly before you punch it. Let it drain into the container, then get a few Walmart bags to catch the filter in, and your done.

[Delco Bobby]

Originally Posted by Blazer

Don't use a rachit get a good breaker bar and put a 4 foot piece of pipe on it (don't get it at harbor fright ) if you want to have skin left on your fingers

X2

[LTRVing]

I've got an appointment Friday at a local Freightliner, my regular garage couldn't do it.

[Bob Montgomery]

I take my Leperchaun to my local Ford dealer, and they take good care of me and the cost for an oil change and service was very reasonable. Maybe $39 or so. No way will I do my own when I get good service for so little.

[biznsa]

Originally Posted by rvpezzano

The drain plug is 16mm. When I was working, I was amazes at the GORILLAS that tighten this plug. It has an O ring gasket that doesn't need King Kong to tighten it. I put the Fomuto on my Georgetown and a 3/8 hose fits over the nipple and drain it into a Kitty Litter container( we have 3 cats). They hold 2 gallon, which is plenty. After the oil is drained, get an awl and punch a hole in the bottom of the filter. Loosen it up slightly before you punch it. Let it drain into the container, then get a few Walmart bags to catch the filter in, and your done.

Which model Fumoto drain plug would I use on the Ford E450?

BTW, like the idea of punching a hole in the bottom of the filter. I'm going to do that next time I change my oil.

[rsscully]

F106, F106n, or F106s
http://www.fumotousa.com

[Total Loss]

First oil change this weekend. (my driveway)
Switching to Mobil 1 (Chevy 6 liter)
I do all my own changes- every 5k.
Easy peasy- no worries of some monkey screwing it up.