Being a mechanic for over 45 years, it makes me happy to see an owner take pride in his machines and service them regularly. When changing the spin-on filters, to prevent a mess slip a coffee can up on them. No danger to poking a hole in a bag and easier to work with. Having room is the only issue, plus the coffee can is reusable.
@@henkoosterhof5947 I’m not afraid, I was just asking. I’ve heard both sides. Just curious what someone with over 45 years of experience thought. I’m not a mechanic and don’t change my own oil. Just curious.
@@shanezirkle Out of the barrel, into the cans, into the engine. 36qts total with 3 in the two filters on the Detroits before installing. We ran them to 14,000+ hours which was way past the 7500 that DDA said they be rebuilt at. In the ALCo S-2 loco, the oil went right into the engine from the barrels.
Cut the top off a 2 liter bottle and use the bottom portion to encapsulate the filter to catch the fuel/ oil. It makes it easier to contain and dispose of.
It's really great to see how clean you keep everything, makes it so much easier to work on and spot any potential problems. I love watching your videos.
You can take a small nail and punch a hole in the bottom or bottom edge of those filters and drain the filters that way of the residual fluids. I’ve been doing this for years, hope it helps
Preventive maintenance. I ain't an operator but I've seen the results of not looking after equipment. Gets awful expensive real fast. And the bigger the machine the bigger the bill. I like a shop day. I think this channel was my first subscription on RUclips 7 years ago and it remains top 3. No drama, just gets through a mountain of work every year. 👍
So close - whew! We would all have cried along with you. All so clean. Surely someone can 'invent' a no spill/splash way of oil & etc changes. Lovely sunny winter's day. Good video.
You can always tell a contractor is a professional by the looks of his equipment and the neatness of his job site, and Chris is a professional in his career.
I like how clean you keep it inside the side panels. There is no sign of any spills from previous services. That shows that you have a lot of respect for your equipment.
Nice catch! I was backing a KW bobtail tanker out of our shop and took out 4 panels of our roll up door! Glad I had the window down and heard it cause I didn’t feel a thing. Somebody didn’t roll the door up all the way ☹ you could really use some pig pads, haz mat pads, whatever you wanna call them…they work great
Your taking good care of your equipment saves major money. You are blessed with knowledge on how to service your equipment. Thankful for the video!!! God's blessings and stay safe.
Hi Chris, When I remove the drain plug on an engine, I wear a glove and then stick my hand inside a plastic bag as well. it allows me to keep my arm clean and capture the drain plug with out dropping it. Unfortunately having multiple pieces of equipment does take a substantial amount of time for service. But if you don't do it, things can get very expensive to fix later! Not to mention the down time.
I used to use grease on the filter seals. It did the opposite of your mechanic. I soon learned to use a light coating of oil and had no issues. Also, never put unfiltered, especially out of a bulk drum, down the inner side of a filter. It should go down the outer small holes. Coffee cans, or the tubs you get hand wipes in work great for filters.
Ive done quite a few water separators of that style on Mack and Volvo trucks. I usually open the valve and let the fuel drain out of the filter itself into a pan until most of the fuel in the clear bowl is gone or dripping. It takes a bit longer to drain but will take the factor of fuel spilling over the top of the filter when taking it off to avoid over spill. Hope it helps for next time!
Chris, when I did my filters, I would tear the flap off of the box the filter came in then squeeze the filter through the box to spin off.... I have torn a piece of duct tape on the flimsy boxes but they usually catch most if not all and they come with the filter so its a win win. That post has to go as its a accident just waiting to happen so plate the bean on the upper sides so you still don't lose any height for that boom to clear.... its too tight to just back in anyway and this winter of winters is nearly over so just do it by plate bolted in up above an post gone
It shows great character to not try to hide that you almost made a mistake with the door. Having a heavier duty bag with an absorbant pad under the filter might be cleaner. I think it would be great to see more interviews on how you got started and how others can get into the trade.
An old timer told me to use spark plug grease. Which I think is just basically silicone grease on the o-rings. It work great. Pert near take the filters of by hand. They don't get all baked on and crispy like baked on oil or grease.
A disposable foil baking pan or something might be a good idea, too. Easy to bend to just the right shape, and plus it gives you an excuse to eat cake before the service starts.
"If your not a moron you won't knock them off" Panel door narrow miss. Well everything all filled up and buttoned up. Ready to start the week. Appreciate how you take care of your equipment. Enjoy your week.
I have not been in the shop since 96 but back then we had troubles with the fuel filters not threading on correctly and found some brands used metric thread pitch * others use sae pitch there so close most dont notice but after so many filter changes you end up having to replace the threaded nipple so it's best to stick with same brand filter to save going through finding the correct nipple for the fuel filter !
Inside that panel looks like a great place to put a sticker with the OE filter part numbers and the good aftermarket brands crossover numbers. Also handy to have a critter proof locker in the shop where you can store the extras for those times they run sales.
It's a crazy thing, but I bet a lot of us shout at the screen when we see things about to go wrong. We already had a clue from the video title, but I had a feeling that side door was still open, and I was almost screaming 'CHRIS! STOP.' Would that panel really have been that expensive? That's even crazier than us viewers talking to RUclips as if it was happening live! Glade you saved it, and kudos for fessing up to it.
I drill 3/8 hole in filter and drain into freezer ziplock bag, before spinning off. Been watching you for years, love your content, especially Sunday fun days, and Elvis the cow.
I’m parked in Spartanburg (Inman, actually…) waiting to load in the morning. I think the state needs a few more guys like you so they can get that construction finished up sooner. Nice save on that door. A farmer I worked for many moons ago had a Deutz tractor, on which the door was a big chunk of tempered glass with hinges, handles, and a grab bar bolted to it, and a bend in the middle where it tapered in at the bottom of the cab. No frame around it, just a rubber gasket to seal it. One of his kids was driving through a gate, and the unlatched door opened in the wind just as he went by the post. Apparently it sounded like gunshot, and suddenly there was no door, and a pile of green tinted glass particles on the ground. $1200 in late 80’s dollars. The valve on those water separators from NAPA (Wix) are a nice brass 1/8” drain valve like you see on air tanks. I always saved them.
I'm really glad you caught that door before you snapped it. You saved yourself a lot of pain. When it comes to the drain plugs, I have seen a video where they have begun to make drain plug valves. They replace the drain plug, and instead of having to remove and reinsert the drain plug and you simply open the valve to drain the oil and close the valve when you're done. Much neater and cleaner and you don't have to worry about oil getting all over the place. You should check and see if they make them for drain plug openings the size of a Volvo and the size of a Yanmar. And probably for every other piece of equipment that you have.
Great idea using a grocery bag when removing filters . Really keeps the environment safe from spills. The underside of your Volvo is cleaner than some cars. You take great care of your equipment. It will serve you well... Thanks for sharing this video. Cheers
Chris. Like a person that takes care of his equipment it kind of stops most of the descriptive verbs out on the job sight. Another plus is it make one look more like a profecinal that knows what they are doing. Please Take Care of your self Plus Be Very Care Full around all Equipment. Great call on seeing that panel door swing open when you started moveing.
I had been changing filters on a wide variety of vehicles and machines and just put up with the mess for over twenty years. One day a wise old timer took mercy on me and taught me one of his secrets. He also used plastic bags to catch the overflow, but he put some oil absorb/kitty litter in the bag. Really cut down on the mess. Might also look for the thicker plastic bags that some restaurants and stores use.
I noticed that the almost demolished door is not the exact same shade as the rest of the machine. Does that mean that you were not so lucky last time? LOL The suggestions below for catching the oil when removing a filter are great. Your followers really look out for you and offer great insights. We old fogies enjoy watching your vids.
I Am also a big-time fan of FoodSaver vacuum sealers, I buy family packs and divide them up into single portions, just me and is very cost effective. After using the bags instead of tossing them I save them to use in filter changes also, when I don't have any left, I go to the trash liners. Thing is the vacuumed food never seems to get freezer burn and some in the freezer has been there well over 3 years.😄
your equipment always looks top notch and professional. So many other contractors and You Tubers let their equipment look like crap. Some even take pride in having it look old, dirty and ill used. Good for you.
Hi I’m William Kelling these are just suggestions as I was a lube and oil technician for many years anyway a 1 gallon plastic milk jug with the top cut off leavening the handle on should work fine to catch you’re oil and fuel and also take drill and put a drill hole about three inches from the bottom and that should drain all. Your filters Make sure you loosen up your filters before you put a hole in them I would recommend doing the oil first because fuel will somewhat clean up the milk jug And this is jus a suggestion I would recommend removing the water separater first it will you clear access to your fuel filter and then just reverse the process of installing the fuel filter No need to put holes in the new filters as it mite make a mess sir There are oil and fuel addsorbent pads that should work for any spillage William
You’re right, most people don’t know how much it takes to keep up with equipment…..I’m 65 and didn’t come up with this saying, but it’s true: “Equipment……you are either in it, or under it”…….good job Chris, we always enjoy your videos thanks
Good job Chris, it's always good to take care of your money maker. Great video. You have nice looking equipment, other than ,Betty and Barney, however they do help bring in the Bacon!!! I'm sure 1 day you'll give them a Lil makeover to complete your unique fleet. Have a great day Chris.😃😃😃😃😃😃
Hi Chris, big fan. Just a suggestion for future filter changes instead of using a plastic bag. Take a one gallon milk jug and cut the bottom off of it. It should be flexible enough to fit behind the filter while you hold onto the handle (the jug will be upside down with the lid at the bottom). It will catch the "drippings" and be strong enough to put the filter into as well. You can unscrew the milk cap and drain the fluid out into the oil pan without having to worry about holes in the plastic bags. And it's reusable. Hope this helps.
Hello Chris, nice save on the access door! I know a way to make your life easier when working with grease or oil if you want to try it out, Get a spray bottle like Windex or whatever and fill it half way with water and top it off with Palmolive ultra or Ivory dish soap. mix it up and spray it on any oil or grease and wait a minute and hose it off or just leave it. Good quality dish soap is actually a surfactant that breaks down grease and oil and makes it water soluble. If you want to test it out fry bacon and when your pan cools down add Palmolive dish soap and water and wait a minute. Presto, no grease in the pan. You can use it on your floor mats and all sorts of places. Thank you for another fun video. Cheers from Canada.
Nice save! LOL I had the same close call a few years back while changing my breaks in the garage. Backed the car up a bit to give myself more room and damn near took out my door on a lally column. Noticed what was about to happen at the last second. 😅
Really good perspective on the difference in size between the 2 buckets when you see the grading bucket barely fits between the tracks. Wonder why no one commented on working on your machine at 2:31 AM! Didn't know Carolina had midnight sun syndrome. Nice catch on the door but that is sure a tight fit between the posts as well as the eave of the roof.
Wow, "somebody" was looking out for you when you caught the open rear panel door in your mirror. As nice as you keep your equipment, that could have been an absolute disaster.
I must say Chris, it's proof that if you respect your machine an take care of it like you do, the machine will last way longer, an appearance in this business is key, the underside of your machine is way cleaner than most people on RUclips an machines I see in person, FYI Chris I would have cried with you about that door, thankfully you seen that wooohhh, thanks for sharing 💪🇺🇸🇺🇸
Yeah I have my equipment spread out on service so they are due all at the same time. I have a plastic coffee creamer bucket that’s what I use, it fits perfectly around the filters and you can still spine them off.
About the rollers and stumps. Do both ends(front/back) have springs? Can you do the same work on the front and back? Is the crane exactly in the middle of the undercariage? Still trying to learn about equipment even when on pension. Hats off for the tlc and concern you have for your machines. Dont you put the hours on your airfilters? What i some time do on stationary engines is put a valve or hose on the drain. Pul the hose out and open that or open the valve. More controlled and no spill.
Hey Chris, Your plastic bag idea was good - but try using a 1 or 2 gallon Zip_Lock Freezer bag. They won't leek. Always happy to see proper maintenance! Great job. Take Care.
I drove a big truck for over 20 years and I scared myself a few times. You can never be too careful. One trucking company has a decal on the mirrors that said, "GOAL" which stood for "Get Out And Look". Words to live by!!!
I used to spend the whole day doing maintenance on my big truck. I would grease about 70 zerk fittings, adjust everything, and change the filters on my big truck, Sometimes, I would have to hold a flashlight in my mouth to finish the job when it got too dark.
Even with vinyl gloves I usually get oil, grease and on my hands and arms. If you use a good skin lotion - I use Aquaphor - before you start the personal cleanup is a lot easier.
Awesome video , love the service side of things , just a fyi when doing that water separator , that thing on the bottom of that that filter you turn that black thing an it’ll drain your filter for you so no mess :)
Should get yourself a metal 55 gallon drum and cut the bottom 1.5 ft to 2 ft off. Home made 10-15 gallon drain pan. Thats what we use for changing oil on all the equipment. Pull the plug and walk away. So much nicer. Picked up an electric pump as well to pump the used oil into the burn tank.
Unless I'm wrong, the oil you put in the filter is the first thing that hits the engine bearings, AND since it's easy to get grime, dust, and contaminates in that oil, well, it can potentially cause premature engine damage. Check with the engine manufacturer to be sure.
As a diesel tech I personally never prefilled the fuel filters as pouring diesel into the center bypasses the media. Granted it's not much, but modern common rail fuel systems are INCREDIBLY susceptible to contaminants. Whenever possible I always install empty and then cycle the hand primer, purging the air/fuel THROUGH the filter elements and charging the system with filtered fuel vs what was poured in. Just my .02 however. Food for thought.
On the little oil catcher and drain under the minnis oil filter, you'll want to rinse it out with something to get the oil residue out otherwise you'll end up with an oily mud ball quickly. Gas or some plastic safe solvent.
Try Aluminum foil to make "custom catch" pans . You can fit them around the hoses etc. They make a heavier foil as well than the thin cooking type. Not sure where to buy. McMaster Carr has lots of sizes to reference. Still use Plastic Bag trick, that great idea.
Phewwe! That was close not closed! About the mess from oil, might want to get some Pig Mats aka oil pads and put under the machines on changes, and under the filters. Nothing spilt and nothing contaminating the soil. Now, are there plans for another 3 pole that is taller to handle Betty, Barney and all those implements?
Not sure about excavators or dozers with multiple top rollers, but the John Deere dozer I have has a manufacturer spec for track sag. It calls for 2 inches of sag measured with a straight edge on top of the grousers between the top roller and the idler to the lowest point on any grouser in between the straight edge. Too tight causes excessive wear just as too loose does.
Hey let’s dig how about writing your filter numbers with a paint marker on the inside of that cabinet. And another thing how about using a kitchen trash bag for changing out your filters like you were doing.
Look up the size and thread pitch of the drain plugs for your machines and see if Fumoto makes a valve that size. They have a version you can put a hose on to run out to the access hole. Tool-less oil drain. Makes that part of the service a treat.
Take a 1 gal. anti freeze jug, cut the side out leaving an inch on the sides. It will fit in tight spots or use a 1 qt. Oil jug the same way if you need a smaller drain pan..
I use a product called oil udder which is a flexible funnel that helps grip the filter as you take it off. It captures the overflow that runs down the side. Best dang tool for filter changes in my shop.
Instead of, or maybe along with, the bag, you could try wrapping a few layers of paper towels around the filter. Flare out the top of the paper towels so they'll catch the initial gush. Hold the wrapped paper towels with a rubber band or some tape.
All I can say is I'd rather do the maintenance on the 220 than any of my family's cars. No jacks or lifts needed, the filters are easily accessible. The only downside is the price of the consumables 😅
Hi Chris, Yes maintenance is an essential part of looking after any mechanical piece of equipment and extending its economical working life. My parents owned a service station and mechanical workshop and my dad would always say "oil is cheap". Many would question that, but compared to the cost of fixing what no oil may cause it definitely is cheap. At least you can get under your big excavator fairly easily, not like cars. The little catch pan on the Yanmar shows some designer who thought through the maintenance problems. There are loads of vehicles that the oil filter screws onto the side of the engine and by the time you get it off has drained the full content all over wherever it can reach and you cannot to clean up the mess. Your shed would have been nice to be another half metre higher, and the bays a half metre wider to get the Volvo in further. regards Dennis
With the fuel filters just undo them till you hear them gulping air through the seal on the filter and wait till the fuel in the line runs back,it will eventually stop gulping then remove it,might leak a bit but stuff all!
I saw one guy that left the drain plug out, filled the oil filter and added about 16 ounces of oil in the oil fill. What that did was to push out any old oil left over, and it really did. Did you pop the cap on the fuel tank? Would that relieve some pressure in the fuel system? When I saw the placement of the filters, I thought you might remove the water separator filter before changing the fuel filter. I have never changed either. Anyway, have good days!
Being a mechanic for over 45 years, it makes me happy to see an owner take pride in his machines and service them regularly. When changing the spin-on filters, to prevent a mess slip a coffee can up on them. No danger to poking a hole in a bag and easier to work with. Having room is the only issue, plus the coffee can is reusable.
What is your take on filling the oil filter with “unfiltered” oil from the jug?
I leave a bit of used oil in the coffee can and an old paint brush to oil my shovels, etc, after they're cleaned up before I put them away.
@@shanezirkle what are you afraid of? The only issue can be dirt on the can. That goes as well for filling the engine.
@@henkoosterhof5947 I’m not afraid, I was just asking. I’ve heard both sides. Just curious what someone with over 45 years of experience thought. I’m not a mechanic and don’t change my own oil. Just curious.
@@shanezirkle Out of the barrel, into the cans, into the engine. 36qts total with 3 in the two filters on the Detroits before installing. We ran them to 14,000+ hours which was way past the 7500 that DDA said they be rebuilt at. In the ALCo S-2 loco, the oil went right into the engine from the barrels.
Cut the top off a 2 liter bottle and use the bottom portion to encapsulate the filter to catch the fuel/ oil. It makes it easier to contain and dispose of.
great idea, i end up with diesel EVERYWHERE...really annoying
It's really great to see how clean you keep everything, makes it so much easier to work on and spot any potential problems. I love watching your videos.
The underside of the 220 is far cleaner than many other owners' topsides. 😄
You can take a small nail and punch a hole in the bottom or bottom edge of those filters and drain the filters that way of the residual fluids. I’ve been doing this for years, hope it helps
I came here to suggest the same, was a diesel mechanic a long time ago and always drained the filters. Also pre filled the new ones.
Preventive maintenance. I ain't an operator but I've seen the results of not looking after equipment. Gets awful expensive real fast. And the bigger the machine the bigger the bill.
I like a shop day. I think this channel was my first subscription on RUclips 7 years ago and it remains top 3.
No drama, just gets through a mountain of work every year. 👍
So close - whew! We would all have cried along with you. All so clean. Surely someone can 'invent' a no spill/splash way of oil & etc changes. Lovely sunny winter's day. Good video.
You can always tell a contractor is a professional by the looks of his equipment and the neatness of his job site, and Chris is a professional in his career.
zip lock freezer bags work well. They are thick enough to not poke small holes into and flexible enough to move around.
I like how clean you keep it inside the side panels. There is no sign of any spills from previous services. That shows that you have a lot of respect for your equipment.
Nice catch! I was backing a KW bobtail tanker out of our shop and took out 4 panels of our roll up door! Glad I had the window down and heard it cause I didn’t feel a thing. Somebody didn’t roll the door up all the way ☹ you could really use some pig pads, haz mat pads, whatever you wanna call them…they work great
Your taking good care of your equipment saves major money. You are blessed with knowledge on how to service your equipment. Thankful for the video!!! God's blessings and stay safe.
OMG, Close call on that access door!! I was literally screaming at the screen saying Shut that door!!!! Whew! 🙏💯💯💯
Hi Chris,
When I remove the drain plug on an engine, I wear a glove and then stick my hand inside a plastic bag as well. it allows me to keep my arm clean and capture the drain plug with out dropping it.
Unfortunately having multiple pieces of equipment does take a substantial amount of time for service. But if you don't do it, things can get very expensive to fix later! Not to mention the down time.
Chris’s Pride of Ownership means his equipment will be running long after those setting in the grave yards. Great Video Chris.
Sunday is the sabbath day for rest. Nice machine and very happy with your shows. Just need to take time for yourself
I used to use grease on the filter seals. It did the opposite of your mechanic. I soon learned to use a light coating of oil and had no issues. Also, never put unfiltered, especially out of a bulk drum, down the inner side of a filter. It should go down the outer small holes. Coffee cans, or the tubs you get hand wipes in work great for filters.
Ive done quite a few water separators of that style on Mack and Volvo trucks. I usually open the valve and let the fuel drain out of the filter itself into a pan until most of the fuel in the clear bowl is gone or dripping. It takes a bit longer to drain but will take the factor of fuel spilling over the top of the filter when taking it off to avoid over spill. Hope it helps for next time!
Chris, when I did my filters, I would tear the flap off of the box the filter came in then squeeze the filter through the box to spin off.... I have torn a piece of duct tape on the flimsy boxes but they usually catch most if not all and they come with the filter so its a win win. That post has to go as its a accident just waiting to happen so plate the bean on the upper sides so you still don't lose any height for that boom to clear.... its too tight to just back in anyway and this winter of winters is nearly over so just do it by plate bolted in up above an post gone
That's some clean equipment and well kept up, thanks for sharing, Chris.
I'm a heavy equipment mechanic and the bag trick is great. I'm going to try it. Great video 👍👍
It shows great character to not try to hide that you almost made a mistake with the door. Having a heavier duty bag with an absorbant pad under the filter might be cleaner. I think it would be great to see more interviews on how you got started and how others can get into the trade.
An old timer told me to use spark plug grease. Which I think is just basically silicone grease on the o-rings. It work great. Pert near take the filters of by hand. They don't get all baked on and crispy like baked on oil or grease.
Hi Chris, I use aluminum foil to form a catch pan on the cabinet floor when changing filters. Works like a charm.
When the foil doesn't work as a catch pan it can be formed into a custom shaped funnel to direct the flow over to where a catch pan does fit.
A disposable foil baking pan or something might be a good idea, too. Easy to bend to just the right shape, and plus it gives you an excuse to eat cake before the service starts.
"If your not a moron you won't knock them off" Panel door narrow miss. Well everything all filled up and buttoned up. Ready to start the week. Appreciate how you take care of your equipment. Enjoy your week.
Loved the timelapse of tightening the tracks. That was cool.
I have not been in the shop since 96 but back then we had troubles with the fuel filters not threading on correctly and found some brands used metric thread pitch * others use sae pitch there so close most dont notice but after so many filter changes you end up having to replace the threaded nipple so it's best to stick with same brand filter to save going through finding the correct nipple for the fuel filter !
Inside that panel looks like a great place to put a sticker with the OE filter part numbers and the good aftermarket brands crossover numbers. Also handy to have a critter proof locker in the shop where you can store the extras for those times they run sales.
Hey Chris👋🏼 I don’t know if you have the room, but if you cut the bottom off a 2 liter soda bottle , it always worked for me👍🏼😁 Best of luck!
Always happy to see plant repairs and maintenance , great video Chris .👍👍🇬🇧
Love Preventative Maintenance on ALL type of machinery/equipment. Good Job.
It's a crazy thing, but I bet a lot of us shout at the screen when we see things about to go wrong. We already had a clue from the video title, but I had a feeling that side door was still open, and I was almost screaming 'CHRIS! STOP.' Would that panel really have been that expensive? That's even crazier than us viewers talking to RUclips as if it was happening live! Glade you saved it, and kudos for fessing up to it.
I'd be surprised if it was only $2500... Volvo parts aren't exactly the lowest priced out there
I drill 3/8 hole in filter and drain into freezer ziplock bag, before spinning off. Been watching you for years, love your content, especially Sunday fun days, and Elvis the cow.
I always said, take care of your equipment, your equipment will take care of you...nice video, you are obviously a proud equipment owner..
I was yelling at my phone!!!! STOP, YOU LEFT THE DOOR OPEN!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
My heart was sinking till you stopped. Great save!
I’m parked in Spartanburg (Inman, actually…) waiting to load in the morning. I think the state needs a few more guys like you so they can get that construction finished up sooner. Nice save on that door. A farmer I worked for many moons ago had a Deutz tractor, on which the door was a big chunk of tempered glass with hinges, handles, and a grab bar bolted to it, and a bend in the middle where it tapered in at the bottom of the cab. No frame around it, just a rubber gasket to seal it. One of his kids was driving through a gate, and the unlatched door opened in the wind just as he went by the post. Apparently it sounded like gunshot, and suddenly there was no door, and a pile of green tinted glass particles on the ground. $1200 in late 80’s dollars.
The valve on those water separators from NAPA (Wix) are a nice brass 1/8” drain valve like you see on air tanks. I always saved them.
I'm really glad you caught that door before you snapped it. You saved yourself a lot of pain.
When it comes to the drain plugs, I have seen a video where they have begun to make drain plug valves. They replace the drain plug, and instead of having to remove and reinsert the drain plug and you simply open the valve to drain the oil and close the valve when you're done. Much neater and cleaner and you don't have to worry about oil getting all over the place. You should check and see if they make them for drain plug openings the size of a Volvo and the size of a Yanmar. And probably for every other piece of equipment that you have.
Great idea using a grocery bag when removing filters . Really keeps the environment safe from spills. The underside of your Volvo is cleaner than some cars. You take great care of your equipment. It will serve you well... Thanks for sharing this video. Cheers
As much as equipment cost,, maintenance is important 👍😎👍
Chris.
Like a person that takes care of his equipment it kind of stops most of the descriptive verbs out on the job sight. Another plus is it make one look more like a profecinal that knows what they are doing. Please Take Care of your self Plus Be Very Care Full around all Equipment. Great call on seeing that panel door swing open when you started moveing.
I had been changing filters on a wide variety of vehicles and machines and just put up with the mess for over twenty years. One day a wise old timer took mercy on me and taught me one of his secrets. He also used plastic bags to catch the overflow, but he put some oil absorb/kitty litter in the bag. Really cut down on the mess. Might also look for the thicker plastic bags that some restaurants and stores use.
I noticed that the almost demolished door is not the exact same shade as the rest of the machine. Does that mean that you were not so lucky last time? LOL The suggestions below for catching the oil when removing a filter are great. Your followers really look out for you and offer great insights. We old fogies enjoy watching your vids.
Love that you work to do things right. There are young men who learn from your example.
After watching a few Vet programs I think you need a couple pair of those shoulder length exam gloves for changing oil.
I use large freezer bags that are thicker and won't rip. You can also reuse them multiple times since they are so heavy duty.
I Am also a big-time fan of FoodSaver vacuum sealers, I buy family packs and divide them up into single portions, just me and is very cost effective. After using the bags instead of tossing them I save them to use in filter changes also, when I don't have any left, I go to the trash liners. Thing is the vacuumed food never seems to get freezer burn and some in the freezer has been there well over 3 years.😄
Chris keeping up the maintenance is a full day’s work! Thanks for sharing! Kevin
your equipment always looks top notch and professional. So many other contractors and You Tubers let their equipment look like crap. Some even take pride in having it look old, dirty and ill used. Good for you.
Hi I’m William Kelling these are just suggestions as I was a lube and oil technician for many years anyway a 1 gallon plastic milk jug with the top cut off leavening the handle on should work fine to catch you’re oil and fuel and also take drill and put a drill hole about three inches from the bottom and that should drain all. Your filters
Make sure you loosen up your filters before you put a hole in them I would recommend doing the oil first because fuel will somewhat clean up the milk jug
And this is jus a suggestion I would recommend removing the water separater first it will you clear access to your fuel filter and then just reverse the process of installing the fuel filter
No need to put holes in the new filters as it mite make a mess sir
There are oil and fuel addsorbent pads that should work for any spillage
William
You’re right, most people don’t know how much it takes to keep up with equipment…..I’m 65 and didn’t come up with this saying, but it’s true: “Equipment……you are either in it, or under it”…….good job Chris, we always enjoy your videos thanks
Stick a couple of shop rags in the bag to catch some/most of the fuel.
Your doing a great job maintaining your equipment Chris.
Good job Chris, it's always good to take care of your money maker. Great video. You have nice looking equipment, other than ,Betty and Barney, however they do help bring in the Bacon!!! I'm sure 1 day you'll give them a Lil makeover to complete your unique fleet. Have a great day Chris.😃😃😃😃😃😃
Hi Chris, big fan. Just a suggestion for future filter changes instead of using a plastic bag. Take a one gallon milk jug and cut the bottom off of it. It should be flexible enough to fit behind the filter while you hold onto the handle (the jug will be upside down with the lid at the bottom). It will catch the "drippings" and be strong enough to put the filter into as well. You can unscrew the milk cap and drain the fluid out into the oil pan without having to worry about holes in the plastic bags. And it's reusable. Hope this helps.
If you have a little room under those filters, I use a small disposable baking pan under the filter as I'm taking it off.
Fine Job Chris. You could try 2 or 3 small magnets to hold the bag. Take care Brother
Hello Chris, nice save on the access door! I know a way to make your life easier when working with grease or oil if you want to try it out, Get a spray bottle like Windex or whatever and fill it half way with water and top it off with Palmolive ultra or Ivory dish soap. mix it up and spray it on any oil or grease and wait a minute and hose it off or just leave it. Good quality dish soap is actually a surfactant that breaks down grease and oil and makes it water soluble. If you want to test it out fry bacon and when your pan cools down add Palmolive dish soap and water and wait a minute. Presto, no grease in the pan. You can use it on your floor mats and all sorts of places. Thank you for another fun video. Cheers from Canada.
Nice save!
LOL I had the same close call a few years back while changing my breaks in the garage. Backed the car up a bit to give myself more room and damn near took out my door on a lally column. Noticed what was about to happen at the last second. 😅
Maintenance is the life of your equipment. You take care of it, it will take care of you. God bless.
Really good perspective on the difference in size between the 2 buckets when you see the grading bucket barely fits between the tracks. Wonder why no one commented on working on your machine at 2:31 AM! Didn't know Carolina had midnight sun syndrome. Nice catch on the door but that is sure a tight fit between the posts as well as the eave of the roof.
Wow, "somebody" was looking out for you when you caught the open rear panel door in your mirror. As nice as you keep your equipment, that could have been an absolute disaster.
Alway like seeing you maintain your equipment.
Chris always something to be serviced being a business owner seems like 7 days a week till dawn till dusk enjoy your vacation well deserved 👍
Big props on how well you treat and take care of your equipment.
Filling the filter and having it waiting before you take the other off also helps with keeping the mess down .
I must say Chris, it's proof that if you respect your machine an take care of it like you do, the machine will last way longer, an appearance in this business is key, the underside of your machine is way cleaner than most people on RUclips an machines I see in person, FYI Chris I would have cried with you about that door, thankfully you seen that wooohhh, thanks for sharing 💪🇺🇸🇺🇸
Yeah I have my equipment spread out on service so they are due all at the same time. I have a plastic coffee creamer bucket that’s what I use, it fits perfectly around the filters and you can still spine them off.
Hold a long flexible-spout funnel under those filters, with the out-end over the edge over a catch bucket when you change them.
I'd drill a little hole in the filters, have a jug to catch the contents! You maybe able to undo them easier to as there's no pressure behind it.
About the rollers and stumps. Do both ends(front/back) have springs? Can you do the same work on the front and back? Is the crane exactly in the middle of the undercariage? Still trying to learn about equipment even when on pension. Hats off for the tlc and concern you have for your machines.
Dont you put the hours on your airfilters?
What i some time do on stationary engines is put a valve or hose on the drain. Pul the hose out and open that or open the valve. More controlled and no spill.
Hey Chris, Your plastic bag idea was good - but try using a 1 or 2 gallon Zip_Lock Freezer bag. They won't leek. Always happy to see proper maintenance! Great job. Take Care.
I drove a big truck for over 20 years and I scared myself a few times. You can never be too careful. One trucking company has a decal on the mirrors that said, "GOAL" which stood for "Get Out And Look". Words to live by!!!
I used to spend the whole day doing maintenance on my big truck. I would grease about 70 zerk fittings, adjust everything, and change the filters on my big truck, Sometimes, I would have to hold a flashlight in my mouth to finish the job when it got too dark.
Even with vinyl gloves I usually get oil, grease and on my hands and arms. If you use a good skin lotion - I use Aquaphor - before you start the personal cleanup is a lot easier.
Damn, great idea on the bag for the filter. I'll be using that and the greasing of the o-ring. Thanks Chris!!
Hey Chris, What about oil pan 2.0? Take a 2 liter soda bottle and cut it off half way and place it under the filters!
Enjoyed seeing a bit of maintenance Chris. Nice to see Barney sunning himself, any word on Betty and the steering clutches?
Awesome video , love the service side of things , just a fyi when doing that water separator , that thing on the bottom of that that filter you turn that black thing an it’ll drain your filter for you so no mess :)
A real good learning experience.😃 Thanks for it Chris.😀 Be well.😊
Should get yourself a metal 55 gallon drum and cut the bottom 1.5 ft to 2 ft off. Home made 10-15 gallon drain pan. Thats what we use for changing oil on all the equipment. Pull the plug and walk away. So much nicer. Picked up an electric pump as well to pump the used oil into the burn tank.
Unless I'm wrong, the oil you put in the filter is the first thing that hits the engine bearings, AND since it's easy to get grime, dust, and contaminates in that oil, well, it can potentially cause premature engine damage. Check with the engine manufacturer to be sure.
As a diesel tech I personally never prefilled the fuel filters as pouring diesel into the center bypasses the media. Granted it's not much, but modern common rail fuel systems are INCREDIBLY susceptible to contaminants. Whenever possible I always install empty and then cycle the hand primer, purging the air/fuel THROUGH the filter elements and charging the system with filtered fuel vs what was poured in. Just my .02 however. Food for thought.
I always used a small kitchen trash liner when doing what you're doing. Store bags always seemed to have at least one small hole in them.
On the little oil catcher and drain under the minnis oil filter, you'll want to rinse it out with something to get the oil residue out otherwise you'll end up with an oily mud ball quickly.
Gas or some plastic safe solvent.
Try Aluminum foil to make "custom catch" pans . You can fit them around the hoses etc. They make a heavier foil as well than the thin cooking type. Not sure where to buy. McMaster Carr has lots of sizes to reference.
Still use Plastic Bag trick, that great idea.
Phewwe! That was close not closed! About the mess from oil, might want to get some Pig Mats aka oil pads and put under the machines on changes, and under the filters. Nothing spilt and nothing contaminating the soil. Now, are there plans for another 3 pole that is taller to handle Betty, Barney and all those implements?
Not sure about excavators or dozers with multiple top rollers, but the John Deere dozer I have has a manufacturer spec for track sag. It calls for 2 inches of sag measured with a straight edge on top of the grousers between the top roller and the idler to the lowest point on any grouser in between the straight edge. Too tight causes excessive wear just as too loose does.
Hey let’s dig how about writing your filter numbers with a paint marker on the inside of that cabinet. And another thing how about using a kitchen trash bag for changing out your filters like you were doing.
Look up the size and thread pitch of the drain plugs for your machines and see if Fumoto makes a valve that size. They have a version you can put a hose on to run out to the access hole. Tool-less oil drain. Makes that part of the service a treat.
Take a 1 gal. anti freeze jug, cut the side out leaving an inch on the sides.
It will fit in tight spots or use a 1 qt. Oil jug the same way if you need a smaller drain pan..
I use a product called oil udder which is a flexible funnel that helps grip the filter as you take it off. It captures the overflow that runs down the side. Best dang tool for filter changes in my shop.
Beautiful work space for a wonderful person Wow‼️ the door‼️ I said the roof would have fallen down🙏🏽
Instead of, or maybe along with, the bag, you could try wrapping a few layers of paper towels around the filter. Flare out the top of the paper towels so they'll catch the initial gush. Hold the wrapped paper towels with a rubber band or some tape.
All I can say is I'd rather do the maintenance on the 220 than any of my family's cars. No jacks or lifts needed, the filters are easily accessible. The only downside is the price of the consumables 😅
Hi Chris,
Yes maintenance is an essential part of looking after any mechanical piece of equipment and extending its economical working life.
My parents owned a service station and mechanical workshop and my dad would always say "oil is cheap". Many would question that, but compared to the cost of fixing what no oil may cause it definitely is cheap.
At least you can get under your big excavator fairly easily, not like cars.
The little catch pan on the Yanmar shows some designer who thought through the maintenance problems. There are loads of vehicles that the oil filter screws onto the side of the engine and by the time you get it off has drained the full content all over wherever it can reach and you cannot to clean up the mess.
Your shed would have been nice to be another half metre higher, and the bays a half metre wider to get the Volvo in further.
regards Dennis
With the fuel filters just undo them till you hear them gulping air through the seal on the filter and wait till the fuel in the line runs back,it will eventually stop gulping then remove it,might leak a bit but stuff all!
If you got hurt, there isn’t too much Winston 🐕 could do for you. I’m sure you’ve learned quite well how to be careful. 🙏👍
Take care of it and it will take care of you
I saw one guy that left the drain plug out, filled the oil filter and added about 16 ounces of oil in the oil fill. What that did was to push out any old oil left over, and it really did. Did you pop the cap on the fuel tank? Would that relieve some pressure in the fuel system? When I saw the placement of the filters, I thought you might remove the water separator filter before changing the fuel filter. I have never changed either. Anyway, have good days!
I used 1gal freezer bags to put around filters when I changed them they are much stronger and easier to use.
Glad I saw someone else say this.