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.
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
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.
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 CZcams 7 years ago and it remains top 3. No drama, just gets through a mountain of work every year. 👍
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 CZcams as if it was happening live! Glade you saved it, and kudos for fessing up to it.
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
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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’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 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.
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!
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. 😅
We had 12 x1/2 tons, usually 2 x 3/4 tons, 2 x 1 tons, 3 field tractors, 1 Case W14 loader, 2 x JCB Telehandlers we used primarily as loaders, 2 x Honda Pioneers, 5 x tandem diesel trucks, 3 x old tandem manure trucks, all diesel, for a while, a tractor trailer unit for hauling livestock, 2 tractors we used for haying. 2 harvesters to sileage corn, oats, 1 feed truck, personal vehicles, I had anywhere from 14 - 25 classic vehicles. I’m missing a few still, but I think my hands were oil stained for over 40 years. I was 13 when I started servicing the pickups. We didn’t have so many then. Oh yeah 11 pump motors either 345s or 549 International motors. Every year or so we did oil coolers in those 345s, but if you kept up, they sure lasted, eventually we switched over to low pressure pivots and electric pump turbines. Before I retired, I could turn the pivots on and off at hone on the computer and 2 of the pivots could be managed on my phone!! Life did get easier!! We would have up to 25,000 head of cattle after the fall run sales, and we kept a herd of around 1250 head of range cattle. Not too much free time, but living 5 miles past the edge of nowhere, there wasn’t much to do in your free time. I built my first truck at 15 years old! I might just bleed oil!! Hahaha. Retired and sold all my classics and I have 14 again!! Time for an auction!!
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.
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.
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 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.😄
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 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 !
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 CZcams 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 💪🇺🇸🇺🇸
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.
A friend tried that trick once, filter refused to budge no matter what he tried. Took two days to find a way to get it off, not good when you need it to make money and its down for two days.
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 😅
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.
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
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..
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.
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.
Chris, add an LVL over the top of the existing header, spanning from the first 4x4 to the third 4x4 and take out the second 4x4 and give yourself some room.
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.
Chris thank you for taking the time to include us. Hope everything is going good with you. Looking forward to when you have time to do the podcast with DP!
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
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.
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.
when I have to change filters (always a mess) I punch a hole in the lower side of the filter and drain it into a container till its empty.. that saves me getting and make a mess.
Drill a small hole in the bottom of the old filter to drain it into a cup or coffee can and a small hole near the top to prevent ut from vapor locking. You could use a center punch tool if it’s strong enough to Peirce the filter.
Take a 2 liter or 3 liter bottle and cut the bottom off. Can slip it up over the filter and hold the neck/cap while you spin the filter. Cut to length to leave yourself a couple inches of exposed filter to grip. Can reuse over and over.
When you pulled that machine out of the garage I was thinking did he close that side door good thing you stopped because it would have been a small fortune to replace that maybe adjust that mirror on that side so you can see down it just a thought but you got to take care of your equipment and you do. 👍👍😀🇨🇦
Chris--you almost joined the ranks of those "careless operators" you occasionally mention OOPS! Great save on that panel!! We would have all been grieving if that had happened!!
Have your new filter ready to go and a drain pan beside you. Take 1 off and in the pan , then put the new 1 on. Save all that fluid draining everywhere in the mean time.
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.
My dad, a now retired firefighter Captain, has relayed several stories over the years of open panel doors causing accidents. Some panels pop open, some left open and even with a spotter, will take out a building wall, truck and maybe even take it out of service. And then he has to counsel his firefighters and figure out how much the ff will have to pay the city. Even other professionals have accidents.
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.
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.
The underside of the 220 is far cleaner than many other owners' topsides. 😄
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
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.
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.
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 CZcams 7 years ago and it remains top 3.
No drama, just gets through a mountain of work every year. 👍
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.
Chris’s Pride of Ownership means his equipment will be running long after those setting in the grave yards. Great Video Chris.
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.
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.
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.
OMG, Close call on that access door!! I was literally screaming at the screen saying Shut that door!!!! Whew! 🙏💯💯💯
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 CZcams 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
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
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!
"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.
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.
Sunday is the sabbath day for rest. Nice machine and very happy with your shows. Just need to take time for yourself
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.
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'm a heavy equipment mechanic and the bag trick is great. I'm going to try it. Great video 👍👍
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.
As much as equipment cost,, maintenance is important 👍😎👍
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.
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
zip lock freezer bags work well. They are thick enough to not poke small holes into and flexible enough to move around.
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
Loved the timelapse of tightening the tracks. That was cool.
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’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.
That's some clean equipment and well kept up, thanks for sharing, Chris.
After watching a few Vet programs I think you need a couple pair of those shoulder length exam gloves for changing oil.
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.
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!
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. 😅
I was yelling at my phone!!!! STOP, YOU LEFT THE DOOR OPEN!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
My heart was sinking till you stopped. Great save!
Always happy to see plant repairs and maintenance , great video Chris .👍👍🇬🇧
We had 12 x1/2 tons, usually 2 x 3/4 tons, 2 x 1 tons, 3 field tractors, 1 Case W14 loader, 2 x JCB Telehandlers we used primarily as loaders, 2 x Honda Pioneers, 5 x tandem diesel trucks, 3 x old tandem manure trucks, all diesel, for a while, a tractor trailer unit for hauling livestock, 2 tractors we used for haying. 2 harvesters to sileage corn, oats, 1 feed truck, personal vehicles, I had anywhere from 14 - 25 classic vehicles. I’m missing a few still, but I think my hands were oil stained for over 40 years. I was 13 when I started servicing the pickups. We didn’t have so many then. Oh yeah 11 pump motors either 345s or 549 International motors. Every year or so we did oil coolers in those 345s, but if you kept up, they sure lasted, eventually we switched over to low pressure pivots and electric pump turbines. Before I retired, I could turn the pivots on and off at hone on the computer and 2 of the pivots could be managed on my phone!! Life did get easier!! We would have up to 25,000 head of cattle after the fall run sales, and we kept a herd of around 1250 head of range cattle. Not too much free time, but living 5 miles past the edge of nowhere, there wasn’t much to do in your free time. I built my first truck at 15 years old! I might just bleed oil!! Hahaha. Retired and sold all my classics and I have 14 again!! Time for an auction!!
Filling the filter and having it waiting before you take the other off also helps with keeping the mess down .
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.
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 👍
Chris keeping up the maintenance is a full day’s work! Thanks for sharing! Kevin
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.
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 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.😄
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 always said, take care of your equipment, your equipment will take care of you...nice video, you are obviously a proud equipment owner..
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 !
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.
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 CZcams 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 💪🇺🇸🇺🇸
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.
Take an ice pick and pop a small hole towards the bottom of the filter before you remove them. Lets it drain into a pan before you remove them.
A friend tried that trick once, filter refused to budge no matter what he tried. Took two days to find a way to get it off, not good when you need it to make money and its down for two days.
@@KipdoesStuff That has nothing to do with a small hole put in it to drain.
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 😅
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.
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
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..
We almost heard a few new words regarding that panel door....nice save!!
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.
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.
Love that you work to do things right. There are young men who learn from your example.
Chris, add an LVL over the top of the existing header, spanning from the first 4x4 to the third 4x4 and take out the second 4x4 and give yourself some room.
I was thinking the same thing. It’s a tight fit for the Volvo
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.
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. 🙏👍
Damn, great idea on the bag for the filter. I'll be using that and the greasing of the o-ring. Thanks Chris!!
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.
Chris thank you for taking the time to include us. Hope everything is going good with you. Looking forward to when you have time to do the podcast with DP!
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
First time the 220 has been home in a long time. Welcome home. (Don't forget to shut the door on your way out)
You might try putting a shallow pan under those filters when changing them to catch the dripping oil or fuel - it works for me.
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.
Love Preventative Maintenance on ALL type of machinery/equipment. Good Job.
Fine Job Chris. You could try 2 or 3 small magnets to hold the bag. Take care Brother
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.
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.
A real good learning experience.😃 Thanks for it Chris.😀 Be well.😊
when I have to change filters (always a mess) I punch a hole in the lower side of the filter and drain it into a container till its empty.. that saves me getting and make a mess.
Maintenance is the life of your equipment. You take care of it, it will take care of you. God bless.
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!
Drill a small hole in the bottom of the old filter to drain it into a cup or coffee can and a small hole near the top to prevent ut from vapor locking. You could use a center punch tool if it’s strong enough to Peirce the filter.
Out of watching all of Chris's videos or any other videos that have a excavator in the video. This is the first time I've ever seen the underside.
Ditch the plastic shopping bags, they always leak... Try a Cim-Tek 60072 EZ Grip fuel Fuel Filter Cup for 5'' Diameter Filter...
Take a 2 liter or 3 liter bottle and cut the bottom off. Can slip it up over the filter and hold the neck/cap while you spin the filter. Cut to length to leave yourself a couple inches of exposed filter to grip. Can reuse over and over.
Good to see servicing get done. You need to buy some pigmats to catch the oil and fuel -then use them as fire starters.
Maybe a cheap plastic 1 gallon beverage pitcher from Walfart would make a good fuel/oil catch can for changing filters.
When you pulled that machine out of the garage I was thinking did he close that side door good thing you stopped because it would have been a small fortune to replace that maybe adjust that mirror on that side so you can see down it just a thought but you got to take care of your equipment and you do. 👍👍😀🇨🇦
You should try a newspaper bag on your filters. A little stronger and easier to control.
Chris--you almost joined the ranks of those "careless operators" you occasionally mention OOPS! Great save on that panel!! We would have all been grieving if that had happened!!
Your doing a great job maintaining your equipment Chris.
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.
Alway like seeing you maintain your equipment.
Have your new filter ready to go and a drain pan beside you. Take 1 off and in the pan , then put the new 1 on. Save all that fluid draining everywhere in the mean time.
Hold a long flexible-spout funnel under those filters, with the out-end over the edge over a catch bucket when you change them.
Enjoyed seeing a bit of maintenance Chris. Nice to see Barney sunning himself, any word on Betty and the steering clutches?
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.
My dad, a now retired firefighter Captain, has relayed several stories over the years of open panel doors causing accidents. Some panels pop open, some left open and even with a spotter, will take out a building wall, truck and maybe even take it out of service. And then he has to counsel his firefighters and figure out how much the ff will have to pay the city.
Even other professionals have accidents.
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.
If you had hit that door the video would have gone viral faster than ice melts in August. Then your phone would blow up. Hoo boy ! Glad you caught it.
Thanks for showing your maintenance routines its always nice to see what goes on to keep those big machines running