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Old 07-26-2005, 02:30 PM
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probably a stupid question, but this is my first time changing the oil on my car...i got underneath it yesterday and couldnt find where the screw was to drain it. Can anyone help me on finding it, i have a 99 V6
 
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Old 07-26-2005, 02:37 PM
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its on the passengerside of the pan (unless its different form 94-98 ones) its a small bolt thats always on or damn near the bottom on the pan.
 
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Old 07-26-2005, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 73coupe99v6
probably a stupid question, but this is my first time changing the oil on my car...i got underneath it yesterday and couldnt find where the screw was to drain it. Can anyone help me on finding it, i have a 99 V6
:dontknow: Just unscrew all the screws...eventually you'll strike oil.
 
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Old 07-26-2005, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by MineralGT
:dontknow: Just unscrew all the screws...eventually you'll strike oil.
Thats not a good idea!
 
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Old 07-26-2005, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 4.6 Love
Thats not a good idea!
I know...I was kidding :laughing6
 
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Old 07-26-2005, 03:40 PM
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Just make sure you dont unscrew the trans fluid bolt
 
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Old 07-26-2005, 05:27 PM
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How can you miss it. Its a bolt attached to the oil pan underneath the engine. No cookies for you.
 
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Old 07-26-2005, 05:49 PM
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well i did it, but mattj i missed it cause i was looking in the wrong spot, i wasnt looking back far enough, the one bolt i did find i asked my dad about and he was like no that connects it to the transmission.
 
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Old 07-26-2005, 08:25 PM
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You R teh sux @ oil change.
 
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Old 07-26-2005, 08:40 PM
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Just dont be like me.
 
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Old 07-26-2005, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by MTShambles
Just dont be like me.
You R teh sux @ oil change, too.
 
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Old 07-27-2005, 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by MTShambles
Just dont be like me.
Go ahead, explain yourself.
 
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Old 07-27-2005, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by madmatt
Go ahead, explain yourself.
He had an entire thread with pictures that explained it.
http://www.mustangtuningforums.com/search.php?
 
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