I just changed my oil by myself, oil, O-ring, and filter. I know to many of you it's not a big deal but for me it was and is a big deal. I feel proud with accomplishment and the whole job didn't take much longer than 30-45 minutes. Also used a bit of the blue loctite on the drain plug. Old O-ring was shredded. Put a K&N chrome filter on and replaced with Amsoil Syn oil, 3 quarts. Took her out for a ride of about forty miles or so and no leaks on my garage floor. Oh and I torqued the drain plud to 15lbs. Does all of this sound logical and correct? Thanks.
hb

 

rite on bro!!!!during your victory cervesas check out scavenger oil changer by rogue.com...or just google scavenger oil changer..its a TRIP!!!!
i remember my first oil change lol makes the scutter run so much better....
good job!!!

 

OK, why the loctite? Assuming the surface between the drain plug and block are clean, just the o-ring (in good condition) should be sufficient.

 

No need for loctite, just a new o ring is sufficient...nice job. Like they say, "Harley Davidson....making mechanics out of riders for over a hundred years"

 

congrats on the oil change !!I do the oil changes for a couple friends not sure why they won't do it but oh well..now you are a mechanic,who knows where it will end?? always a confidence builder when you can work on it uorself instead of paying to have it done....at least thats the way I feel.....

 

You are off to a good start.

Next time skip the blue locktite and use either teflon tape or white high temp threadlocker (available at the auto parts or HW store).