boostmg
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Ok well it hit me this spring that i have a ton of machines i need to maintain. Changing oil mainly. I wanted to poll the group to see if they have any time saving tips when changing oil. Or even tips that make the job a lot easier.
For me the most time consuming parts are getting the oil measurement exactly right, because that usually involves starting a machine, waiting a bit, measuring, etc. The next most time consuming part is the clean up, i clean the oil drain pans and funnels, and usually end up with a million paper towels covered in oil. Also oil filters usually kick my ass once they leak oil all over the damn place.
One of the recent things i did and will likely continue to do is use an old jug or laundry detergent bottle with the side cut out to drain the oil into, this at least make the disposal and cleanup process a little easier on me.
But i'd like to hear from others any time saving tips you have learned throughout the years when it comes to changing oils, fluids.
I was thinking about getting a measuring cup like this as i could see it being beneficial in the long run if i new exactly how much each machine needed FUNNEL KING 1-gal. Polypropylene Measuring Pitcher
For me the most time consuming parts are getting the oil measurement exactly right, because that usually involves starting a machine, waiting a bit, measuring, etc. The next most time consuming part is the clean up, i clean the oil drain pans and funnels, and usually end up with a million paper towels covered in oil. Also oil filters usually kick my ass once they leak oil all over the damn place.
One of the recent things i did and will likely continue to do is use an old jug or laundry detergent bottle with the side cut out to drain the oil into, this at least make the disposal and cleanup process a little easier on me.
But i'd like to hear from others any time saving tips you have learned throughout the years when it comes to changing oils, fluids.
I was thinking about getting a measuring cup like this as i could see it being beneficial in the long run if i new exactly how much each machine needed FUNNEL KING 1-gal. Polypropylene Measuring Pitcher