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Title: Oil and Filter
Post by: Tikvah on August 29, 2017, 04:53:20 AM
First time changing my own oil.  I need to go to the local auto parts and order oil and filter.  How many gallons will my 6V92 need?  What filter?  Do you have a brand or number?

I know I need Straight 40W.  I often see Rotella available.  Just don't know how much.

Dave
Title: Re: Oil and Filter
Post by: J_E on August 29, 2017, 05:21:14 AM
When you get the replacement filter, make sure that you have a filter wrench to fit.  We ended up not having one and didn't have much luck finding one on a Sunday.  Ended up having to make do with the old filters until I could get home and get a wrench.
Title: Re: Oil and Filter
Post by: Dave5Cs on August 29, 2017, 06:26:56 AM
Dave you will need 8 to 9 gallons. I always get 10 to have an extra. filter don't know on the 92 we have the 71 with a screw on and it might be the same. NAPA 1791MP or LF667 Fleet guard wix 51791MP (amazon prime)
Title: Re: Oil and Filter
Post by: edvanland on August 29, 2017, 08:44:49 AM
When you start to change the filter, take a punch or screwdriver and punch a few holes in the bottom sit back and let it drain. I then took a plastic bag and put it over the filter and unscrewed it. sure didn't weigh as much and stopped a lot of the mess.
Title: Re: Oil and Filter
Post by: luvrbus on August 29, 2017, 09:30:06 AM
takes 7 gals with the filter and uses a Napa 1970,Wix 51970 ,Fleetguard LF 670 or a Baldwin BF 670 filter
Title: Re: Oil and Filter
Post by: goutoe on August 29, 2017, 09:31:01 AM
My 6v92 takes 6 1/2 gallons I use delo 40 cant remember the filter Number but I could look later if you want.>>>> John.
Title: Re: Oil and Filter
Post by: PP on August 29, 2017, 02:50:29 PM
Quote from: luvrbus on August 29, 2017, 09:30:06 AM
takes 7 gals with the filter and uses a Napa 1970,Wix 51970 ,Fleetguard LF 670 or a Baldwin BF 670 filter

I'm betting you knew that off the top of your head  ;D
Title: Re: Oil and Filter
Post by: eagle19952 on August 29, 2017, 09:24:41 PM
put your drain pan under the filter.
punch a 3/8 to 1/2 inch hole in the center bottom. a heel bar works well.
go have a coffee.
filter empty ? no. more coffee, use a larger cup.
yes ?
drive heel bar clear thru filter.
remove.

install new filter per inst. lube seal, contact base. add 1/2 turn.
no wrench needed.

no heel bar...#4 philips...big flat tip. get creative.
Title: Re: Oil and Filter
Post by: PP on August 30, 2017, 10:09:32 AM
Quote from: eagle19952 on August 29, 2017, 09:24:41 PM
put your drain pan under the filter.
punch a 3/8 to 1/2 inch hole in the center bottom. a heel bar works well.
go have a coffee.
filter empty ? no. more coffee, use a larger cup.
yes ?
drive heel bar clear thru filter.
remove.

install new filter per inst. lube seal, contact base. add 1/2 turn.
no wrench needed.

no heel bar...#4 philips...big flat tip. get creative.

Been removing oil filters with a screwdriver since I was a kid. Still don't own a filter wrench.
Title: Re: Oil and Filter
Post by: TomC on August 30, 2017, 10:26:24 AM
Strap type filter wrench works well.
Title: Re: Oil and Filter
Post by: eagle19952 on August 30, 2017, 04:22:16 PM
Quote from: TomC on August 30, 2017, 10:26:24 AM
Strap type filter wrench works well.
if it can be fit in the space that the designers said was enough...