Oil change splatter on 99 Explorer

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Frank - 15 Feb 2006 23:36 GMT

hi all,
My daughter has a 99 explorer that I have changed oil on twice. Both
times have not been pleasant. The V6 engines oil plug is on the side
of the pan, and when you take the plug out the oil shoots out against
the frame of the front end and splatters everywhere. Theres no way to
catch the oil, or most of it and it makes a grand mess. I dont know
why Ford didnt just put the drain plug in the bottom of the pan,
problem solved. Anyone got any ideas of how to make this a better and
cleaner job? Or do they sell a elbow plug or something to point the
oil draining toward the oil bucket. Thanks for listening.
kevin

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Backyard Mechanic - 16 Feb 2006 00:08 GMT

> My daughter has a 99 explorer ... I dont know
> why Ford didnt just put the drain plug in the bottom of the pan,

What category does the Explorer fall into?

Ever look at the oil pan of a vehicle that's been used off-road?
Or run over a few curbs?

I feel your pain.. but if it bothers you that much, try cutting a piece of
rain gutter to deflect the oil down into the drain pan

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Jay - 16 Feb 2006 01:51 GMT

> hi all,
> My daughter has a 99 explorer that I have changed oil on twice. Both
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> oil draining toward the oil bucket. Thanks for listening.
> kevin

Frank:

You might get better advice on:
rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer

These folks don't like 'trucks' here.

Jay

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Jay - 16 Feb 2006 01:55 GMT

>> hi all,
>> My daughter has a 99 explorer that I have changed oil on twice. Both
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>
> Jay

Let me re-phrase the last line to: You would be better served on the other
NG as there are more Explorer owners there.

Jay

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trainfan1 - 16 Feb 2006 03:55 GMT

>>hi all,
>>My daughter has a 99 explorer that I have changed oil on twice. Both
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>
> These folks don't like 'trucks' here.

I disagree. We love Ford trucks. Any & all general repair & discussion
welcome.

Now... if you want to start in on lift kits, performance, production
issues, mods specific to Explorers... well, visit over at the Explorer
group and there will be a lot more enthusiasm is all.

Rob

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Ted - 16 Feb 2006 03:55 GMT

I have changed oil on the same type vehicle, and not noticed it hitting the
frame, but you can just cut a piece of cardboard, crease it down the middle,
then use it to deflect the oil stream into your catch basin.

> hi all,
> My daughter has a 99 explorer that I have changed oil on twice. Both
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> oil draining toward the oil bucket. Thanks for listening.
> kevin

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sdlomi2 - 16 Feb 2006 18:17 GMT

> hi all,
> My daughter has a 99 explorer that I have changed oil on twice. Both
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> oil draining toward the oil bucket. Thanks for listening.
> kevin

You asked, so if you want to go to the trouble.....have a shop drill a
hole thru your drain plug; weld, braze, a steel pipe elbow ( w/outlet facing
down ) with 1/8-inch pipe threads & plug. Drain the initial oil thru this
plug--then drain last oil by removing original, modified plug. Remember,
you asked! HTH, s

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Ted - 17 Feb 2006 01:53 GMT

>> hi all,
>> My daughter has a 99 explorer that I have changed oil on twice. Both
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>hanging off the oil pan to get caught and ripped off--why do you think the
>plug is on the SIDE of the pan and not sticking out the bottom?

Besides, how difficult is it to simply deflect the oil as already suggested?
I have even seen special oil catch basins that have something similar built
in, but the cardboard is free.

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