Changed my oil and filter and dipstick reads empty?

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Oct 22, 2011 | 07:11 PM

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djb383

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From: The Republic of TEXAS

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What would 2 or more cans of brake cleaner be needed for?

Oct 22, 2011 | 07:23 PM

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90_cherokee

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From: Sierra Vista AZ

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Brake cleaner is used to clean off the residual oil around the drain plug,once its reinstalled and also to clean off around the oil filter once the new one is installed. May not take 2 cans but it makes cleanup quick and easy. Best to clean those areas,and not mistake the residual oil for a leak.

Oct 22, 2011 | 08:17 PM

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Fsher21

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Seems a bit excessive, to each his own I guess lol

Oct 22, 2011 | 08:35 PM

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djb383

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From: The Republic of TEXAS

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1 or 2 paper towels is way cheaper and not near as caustic on any rubber/plastic parts or wire insulation.

Oct 22, 2011 | 08:50 PM

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Zack92MJ

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Originally Posted by wildbill1

You mean 5w30, right?

Yeppers

Oct 22, 2011 | 08:52 PM

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Zack92MJ

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Originally Posted by 90_cherokee

If you read again...it says oil FILLER cap...here in Arizona I run 10w-30 as a preference...its up to you as to what viscosity and even brand you choose for your vehicle.

Yeah I know I don't know what you mean oil filter cap...?

Oct 22, 2011 | 09:23 PM

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Slick761

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Fram simply glued their seam on the filter and its been known to come apart. I use wix. Also good with a crimped and glued filter. Comparable price. Same filter as maps gold.

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Oct 22, 2011 | 10:15 PM

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90_cherokee

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From: Sierra Vista AZ

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Originally Posted by Fsher21

Seems a bit excessive, to each his own I guess lol

Go to most oil change shops and see how they clean up the residual oil...brake cleaner...

Oct 22, 2011 | 10:16 PM

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90_cherokee

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Originally Posted by Zacks98

Yeah I know I don't know what you mean oil filter cap...?

The cap you remove to fill the engine with oil...oil filler cap or also known as a 710 cap to blonde females

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Oct 22, 2011 | 10:41 PM

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lngliv3

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LMFAO!!!!

Oct 23, 2011 | 09:33 AM

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Zack92MJ

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The cap you remove to fill the engine with oil...oil filler cap or also known as a 710 cap to females

Ive never heard that before. I've always heard it called oil cap not oil filter cap..

Oct 23, 2011 | 05:01 PM

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90_cherokee

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From: Sierra Vista AZ

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Originally Posted by Zacks98

Ive never heard that before. I've always heard it called oil cap not oil filter cap..

Not FILTER....FILLER

Oct 23, 2011 | 05:22 PM

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djb383

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I went to an oil change shop........................................once.

Oct 23, 2011 | 05:40 PM

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Fsher21

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I went to an oil change shop........................................once.

Yeah I have never been to an oil change shop ever in my life. Was taught to do my own, and I don't think I could trust a shop to do mine ever lol. Guess the brake cleaner is to fancy for my liking.