Tips: How To Change Oil in RAM Promaster

[@register1430]

I added the Fumoto drain valve on the Sprinter. Best investment ever. Drain right into empty jug with hose. ZERO mess.

[@CubbyVanLife]

Never heard of that! I’ll look that up, thanks!

[@CubbyVanLife]

Wow thank you so much. I might have to do an update to this video. I just have to figure out which valve has the right threads. This s is awesome

[@register1430]

@@CubbyVanLife I just gave you next video in 10K miles time. Install.

[@pamzanon6599]

did you ever figure out which one fits and where to get it. just bought a used promaster and want to change my own oil​@@CubbyVanLife

[@CubbyVanLife]

@@pamzanon6599 are you talking about the Fumoto valve? If so this is the one, I LOVE IT! Fumoto F106N FN-Series Drain... www.amazon.com/dp/B07D995XRF?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@TheJoePokrifka]

Nicely done. Good point about saving time by changing the oil yourself. Nothing worse than sitting around waiting your turn.

[@CubbyVanLife]

Thanks Joe! Have you ever changed your own oil? Did Chat GPT write that comment?

[@TheJoePokrifka]

@@CubbyVanLife I have changed my own oil many many times back in the day… You crack me up! On the second viewing, I caught it…”stealership” 😀 no ChatGPT (this time)

[@CubbyVanLife]

@@TheJoePokrifka soo-eet! ChatGPT

[@rosamariagonzalezleyva2958]

Year??? PROMASTER 2023???

[@rosamariagonzalezleyva2958]

@CubbyVanLife , Year ??? Please 🙏

[@katekaos]

I’m hoping this is the same for my 2022 so I can try it myself. Thanks for showing how to dispose of the used oil also!! 🙌🏼

[@rbkroeck]

Love all your content especially the travel videos interlaced with history. I just ordered a 2023 PM 136” 1500. Thanks!

[@CubbyVanLife]

Wow I’m envious. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

[@rbkroeck]

Thanks!

[@TomCrawford-s1j]

Thank you,that was so helpful!!! I have an oil leak in my 2019 Promaster 1500... I think it's my drain plug... Whenever I get an oil change, it stops leaking. But, two months later,it starts leaking again. Mainly when it's shut off and in park

[@CubbyVanLife]

@@TomCrawford-s1j I switched from a standard drain plug to a Fumoto and absolutely love it! a.co/d/2LP6ZjV

[@mojomckenzie]

Nice tutorial. Do you need a new washer on the oil plug?

[@luisflores8500]

Thank you!

[@sager3558]

Thanks man. Saved me 200 bucks from lamesa rv. 199 an hour labor to do anything

[@CubbyVanLife]

@@sager3558 incredible isn’t it?

[@norton1023]

Use your leveling blocks to lift a tire, easier to get under.....if you have them. Back up van when done so oil stays on tarp, then pour oil into bottle on the tarp. Almost impossible to not spill some of that oil. Great job! I'm amazed how people trust these oil change places. The overcharging is the best problem. They don't care if your filter is on right, or putting in the right oil. They screwed me twice and i was done forever!

[@CubbyVanLife]

Thanks for the tips!

[@katydidnt3906]

Backing the van up to expose the drainage pan - brilliant!!!

[@logicalground]

thanks

[@rogerz8051]

Well done. Autozone does not require the original bottle. I have a large black container I put a couple of oil changes worth in and they're fine with that. At least my local store here in Virginia is fine with that.

[@georgesdesk]

Good job, I also do all of my own services, not sure if you like tips, much better to remove oil when engine is still hot 👍🏻

[@CubbyVanLife]

That’s actually a great tip and perhaps why I can never get 6 quarts out of it. I’ll try that next time…and try not to get burned.

[@terrimcintyre193]

Thx!! Clear & easy to follow. I’m about to hit the road in a Promaster City Van. Your video gives me confidence that I can handle the oil changes on my own. Do you always throw away the plastic oil pan or can it be cleaned up & used again?

[@CubbyVanLife]

It can definitely be cleaned and reused and that’s what I’d prefer to do but I just don’t have room for it. 😔

[@terrimcintyre193]

@@CubbyVanLife Aha. I thought that might be the case. Happy travels!

[@williamjewels8180]

I purchased a 12 volt oil pump, $20.00. Suck out the oil via the dip stick tube. Eliminates the need to crawl under the van. The complete procedure is done from the topside. The oil is pumped directly into a container therefore no need for wasting an oil tray.

[@CubbyVanLife]

@@williamjewels8180 awesome if you have room to carry that in your van. I don’t.

[@MannyWC]

Have you considered pumping the oil out method?

[@CubbyVanLife]

No I haven’t because I have no room for the required equipment although it looks like a good option.

[@katydidnt3906]

I would consider spending the extra to get an oil drain pan that is an integrated container too.

[@CubbyVanLife]

That’s a great idea. If you have room in your van to carry that pan around but I don’t. Which is why I buy the El cheapo version that I can just throw away.

[@briantuttle250]

Great job! Next time consider backing the van up to remove the drain pan full of oil instead of sliding it out.

[@CubbyVanLife]

Nice idea Brian!! See? You always were the smart friend.

[@musicnfilm3372]

I love the internet! This is a game-changing idea, thank you!

[@GregSalay-nh5uw]

What did this man do to dispose of the sixth quart after the change ?

[@CubbyVanLife]

Only 5 quarts

[@CubbyVanLife]

But on rare occasion Ive gotten 5.5 in which case the extra goes into the smaller bottle. Oil only comes in 1 and 5 quart containers so you have to buy one of each.

[@jorgeglez4478]

if you spend 40 dollar what they should charge for the labor a pro mechanic ?

[@CubbyVanLife]

Too much

[@rosamariagonzalezleyva2958]

Year ??? ProMaster 2023???

[@CubbyVanLife]

2019, but the procedure hasn’t changed since 2014.