1993 D21 Oil Change

[Willie33]

I have 93 D21 4x4, the owners manual says it should take 3.5 quarts with oil filter change. That gets it a little over the low mark on the dip stick. It takes about 4.25 quarts to get it to the full mark. Do I have a dip stick problem or is this normal?

Also does anyone have a tip on getting the oil filter off with making a complete mess. I have tried stuffing rag under the filter to catch the oil when I remove the filter but that did'nt help much. The oil seems to get all over the suspension, then it dribbles oil on the driveway for the next week.

Thanks

[Q451990]

Are you sure you're reading the correct column on the capicities chart in the manual? The "imperial qt" measurements are lower than the "US quart" measurements.

My '97 manual says 4 3/8 quarts for the 4x4 with a filter change... preetty close to your observations.

As far as the oil filter mess, I would love to hear suggestions too. I just spray everything down with about half of a can of brake parts cleaner when I'm done to clean up... better than a messy driveway.

Heath

[Rev_D21]

Try making a funnel out of an old oil bottle or washer fluid bottle. I used to have a collection I made for all the different cars I used to see in the shop. Grab a box cutter and shape it to whatever you need.

[Desert Rat]

There's not much you can do about the spillage in removing the filter. Just stuff a rag underneath to catch what you can and mop up the rest.

I'm assuming your truck is a 4 cylinder? My 98 takes just over 4 quarts with filter.

3.5 sounds like an imperial qt. measurement. The V6s take less....3.5 quarts would be about right for a VG motor.

[Willie33]

It is a 4 cyl. and I double checked the manual and it says 3 1/2 qt US and 2 7/8 Imp.

Cutting a little catch can out of an old bottle is a great idea. I will give that a try on my next oil change.

Thanks

[WWJD]

Also does anyone have a tip on getting the oil filter off with making a complete mess.

Thanks

make or get your hands on a oil filter relocator kit. I know Greedy makes one for the sr. so I would imagine it would be the same. I've been thinken of doen this to my 240 as well as my turck

[Desert Rat]

I actually have a universal kit I'm not using I'd sell for $40+shipping. It uses 2 PH8A 1 qt filters, so it'll increase your oil capacity by a couple quarts.