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01-04-2014, 02:51 PM

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Hmmm... I'm guessing that means the junkyard price is probably anywhere from $3 to $10, and of course, it's always more convenient to go the junkyard than the dealer....

I think I know where I'd go if I needed one!

Yeah, now that you know what size socket you need. I checked the size on a Renix nipple before heading to the JY and it was 7/8. Get there and find the later nipple requires 15/16.

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01-04-2014, 04:00 PM

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Yeah, now that you know what size socket you need. I checked the size on a Renix nipple before heading to the JY and it was 7/8. Get there and find the later nipple requires 15/16.

Don't forget a screw driver, hammer, and giant channel locks to get the orange filter off, screwed on impossibly tight despite that handy bedliner...

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01-04-2014, 04:01 PM

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Don't forget a screw driver, hammer, and giant channel locks to get the orange filter off, screwed on impossibly tight despite that handy bedliner...

Absolutely.

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01-04-2014, 05:27 PM

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Call me old fashioned, but I like a good strap wrench.

I know, I know, that takes all the fun out of it...

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01-04-2014, 05:40 PM

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Call me old fashioned, but I like a good strap wrench.

I know, I know, that takes all the fun out of it...

Me, too. On my stuff.

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01-04-2014, 06:07 PM

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I run t6 rotella (5w40 synthetic) and a wix 51515 filter year round. the visible parts under the valvecover and oil pan are very clean. I see no sludge or deposits. I will say after running the oil for ~15k miles the engine has gotten a bit noisier, but nothing worrisome. it was unusually quiet when I got it.

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01-04-2014, 10:09 PM

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i do believe this thread has encouraged me to run rotella on my next oil change..

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01-05-2014, 10:27 AM

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So I'm still confused. I have an 88 and want to run a 1459. Do I have to change my threads?

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01-05-2014, 10:32 AM

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So I'm still confused. I have an 88 and want to run a 1459. Do I have to change my threads?

Yes. 1987-1990 4.0Ls have a metric-threaded oil filter adapter.

Not sure if that filter will fit in your engine bay without hitting the frame/fender/engine mount

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