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Originally Posted by TheBreeze
No worries. Thank for all of that - really. I stopped doing my own oil changes for having difficulty finding a place to dispose of the oil and I really don't have the room for the drain pan, as finding a container to store it in until it can be properly disposed.
Thanks again. I'm in NM now and will ask around.
Take care and safe travels.
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Well, about that....the Ford 6.8 in an RV is, hands down, the easiest oil change you’ll ever do. The large ground clearance gives easy access and the filter is right next to the oil pan, hanging vertically with the open end up. It’s easy to change without even much spillage. If you put on a fumoto drain valve the whole deal is about 15 minutes without spilling a drop or using a wrench. (Though do beware that some genius ford engineer positioned the oil pan drain right where it will drain onto a cross member on the E series chassis and make a big mess. The solution is the aforementioned fumoto valve and a short length of plastic tubing). I’ve seen dealers advertise RV oil change “specials” of $130 or so and you can do it yourself with Mobil 1 synthetic for about $40. I don’t do my cars anymore for the reasons you state but I do my MH. Good luck.
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