mkrakoff Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Hey all, I've got my first oil change coming up on my J. I'm doing it at my local (Non-MSC) shop and was wondering if there are any Mooney (or non-mooney) specific items you guys like get done during that service? Obviously a Blackstone analysis is included, but just thinking other preventative items. Hope everyone has a happy and safe turkey day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmo Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Just make sure they look at the oil screen, not just cut the oil filter. A few videos on here, it is said to be a pain in the boat due to tight space, but doable. These videos let you learn from the best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964-M20E Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Nothing that I know of. Since you are having a shop do it and the first one for you make sure they do the finger screen. If you are mechanically inclined and like getting your hands dirty consider learning to do the oil change yourself. Save a few $$ and get a little more intimate with your girlfriend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkrakoff Posted November 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Definitely have the screen on my list. Thanks. My plan is to observe the first one and learn on the second. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB4 Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Bring a screw driver and socket set and check all your clamps hose exhaust etc while oil is draining. Nothing specialized. I draw a sharpie line on the filter under the safety wire where it crosses over filter. Overkill cause safety wire won’t let it rotate, but I kinda like the quick visual inspection between oil changes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Camguard 5%. Plus.. While not required on Lycomings I use the Aeroshell Plus, I forget what Phillips calls it but is the one that has the Lycoming “snake oil”. Lycoming says it is not required on an O-360 but it does not hurt either. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 15 minutes ago, GeeBee said: Camguard 5%. Plus.. While not required on Lycomings I use the Aeroshell Plus, I forget what Phillips calls it but is the one that has the Lycoming “snake oil”. Lycoming sYs it is not required on an O-360 but it does not hurt either. Victory 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkrakoff Posted November 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Yup, I'm on the camguard train. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 If you read around here... oils... filters... Camgaurd... screen... oil pigs... for the big mess... formafunnel to avoid the mess... And half of a PVC pipe cut to perfection... plumber’s dream device for neat oil changes... methods to drain the oil in advance... methods to catch the oil sample being sent out... midstream, not the first easy to catch drips... PP things you can read around here... Best regards, -a- 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immelman Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 Are you going to do this yourself in the future or hire a shop? If you're going to DIY, get some dual-instruction, so to speak, on the tricks. How not to spill the oil from the filter. There are several methods. How to safey the new filter. How tight to do it up. How to cut open and inspect the old filter. How to take the sample for analysis (let a quart drain first). I like to take a good look at everything anytime the cowl is off. For a while you'll be just looking to see what normal looks like. Eventually something will catch your eye that isn't normal, better to catch something off early and know that its talking to you before a failure. Things that are loose, leaking, chafing, rubbing, exhaust leaks, exhaust hardware... stuff like that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 Mouse Milk the expansion joints on the Exhaust Form a funnel Bucket for old oil roll of blue rags safety wire safety pliers. flashlight inspection light. Go all over the engine looking for things out of place. Things rubbing. cushion clamps missing Do the fuel line to injector inspection Look for signs of blue stains Check the exhaust for cracks It's not an oil change, it's a chance to catch things that need fixin on the ground. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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