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    Oct 22, 2006, 02:46 PM
    How do you change the oil in a 78 F350
    How do you change the oil in a 78 F350?
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    Oct 22, 2006, 11:47 PM
    1. Remove oil pan drain plug and drain oil into a catch pan
    2. Replace drain plug
    3. Unscrew oil filter drain and discard
    4. Apply a thin film of oil to gasket on new oil filter and fill filter 1/2 full of oil
    5. Screw on new oil filter till it is hand tight then go 3/4 of a turn more
    6. Refill motor with the specified amount of oil
    7. Check oil level on dipstick, fill to full mark--do not overfill
    8. Start motor let it run for a minute
    9. Shut motor off
    10.Check for leaks at drain plug bolt and oil filter
    11.Wait a few minutes for oil to drain back into pan then re-check oil level on dipstick
    12. Add if necessary to full mark
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