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08-02-2017, 07:30 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Missouri
Posts: 425
THOR #5437
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Oil Change
I just finished changing oil for the first time on my 2017 ACE 29.3. Its not hard to say I made one heck of a mess. That's a topic for another day. I put the Fumoto value in to make next time so much cleaner (I hope) and easier.
My question: What do you use to put the new oil into the filler tube? I used a small funnel and one quart at a time. There has to be a way, so I can use the 5quart as is instead to transferring to a quart bottle.
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08-02-2017, 08:23 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,498
THOR #3156
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Several people have used a pump but i decided to just use the 1 quart bottles. I taped a 1"x6" type water hose to a wide mouth funnel. The hose holds the funnel in place while i pour in the oil. Im not in a hurry so the little extra time to fill doesnt bother me.
And yes the first oil change is messy.
Jerry
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08-02-2017, 09:57 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Georgetown 31L5
State: Ohio
Posts: 269
THOR #6277
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Same here - I refill a one quart container from my five quart bottle. I've got to admit that it is a bit of a hassle putting new oil in, but you should like that new Fumoto valve next time around.
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08-02-2017, 10:06 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 22B
State: Florida
Posts: 465
THOR #5326
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I like it when my dealer does it LOF, fluids topped off, roof inspection $79.00 and a free lunch from their cafeteria
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Four Winds 22B
Sunseeker 2800QSF GTS (Loss to hurricane Ian)
Windsport 27K
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08-02-2017, 10:40 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
THOR #6826
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Quote:
Originally Posted by be happy
I just finished changing oil for the first time on my 2017 ACE 29.3. Its not hard to say I made one heck of a mess. That's a topic for another day. I put the Fumoto value in to make next time so much cleaner (I hope) and easier.
My question: What do you use to put the new oil into the filler tube? I used a small funnel and one quart at a time. There has to be a way, so I can use the 5quart as is instead to transferring to a quart bottle.
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One tip for minimizing mess is to use a large styrofoam cup (like from a big gulp fountain drink) when unscrewing the oil filter. Not only will it contain the mess it'll keep you from burning your hand!
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08-02-2017, 10:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Georgetown 31L5
State: Ohio
Posts: 269
THOR #6277
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete'sMH
One tip for minimizing mess is to use a large styrofoam cup (like from a big gulp fountain drink) when unscrewing the oil filter. Not only will it contain the mess it'll keep you from burning your hand!
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I slightly loosen the filter, and then put a one gallon ziploc bag around it while I finish loosening it. The filter and any drips fall down into the bag, and I then seal the whole mess up.
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08-03-2017, 01:33 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.2
State: Florida
Posts: 361
THOR #4466
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I have a 4 foot piece of heater hose with a funnel jammed one end. Place the end into the filler tube and the funnel end under the windshield wiper to hold it. Pour oil using any size container you want.
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2021 Casita Independence Deluxe
2019 Honda Ridgeline AWD
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08-03-2017, 02:02 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Windsport 29M
State: Indiana
Posts: 3,692
THOR #5196
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I use one of these screwed to a quart bottle, I have three of them with hoses cut at various lengths. I also use a 32 oz styrofoam cup to unscrew the filter, it grips the filter, catches the oil, and no burned fingers!
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08-03-2017, 03:14 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport
State: Florida
Posts: 746
THOR #3918
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dcbenny
I like it when my dealer does it LOF, fluids topped off, roof inspection $79.00 and a free lunch from their cafeteria
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I agree for 80.00 it's not worth the aggravation or time and not to mention getting rid of the oil.
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08-03-2017, 09:13 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Missouri
Posts: 425
THOR #5437
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Thank you all, will have to work on the funnel and hose thing. Great ideas on keeping filter mess at a minium, will try on the next change.
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