Changing the oil on Jack stands
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From: stafford
Originally posted by shaner
After emptying the oil, I "waste" a quart of oil by pouring it in and letting it come out the bottom... to make sure I got as much dirty oil out as I can...
Is that reasonable?
After emptying the oil, I "waste" a quart of oil by pouring it in and letting it come out the bottom... to make sure I got as much dirty oil out as I can...
Is that reasonable?
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IMO it is not worth as much effort as some put into it. I always change the filter from above first so that it is over an empty pan (no reason to risk splashing oil with a drop). I use a floor jack to lift the right side of the car enough to easily get to the drain bolt. Once draining I lower it to get all the oil out, and raise it again to reinstall the bolt. I think it is counter productive to warm the engine so I always change the oil cold, and don't think pouring any 'flush' is needed.
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From: On the lakefront...
Originally posted by cdelena
IMO it is not worth as much effort as some put into it. I always change the filter from above first so that it is over an empty pan (no reason to risk splashing oil with a drop). I use a floor jack to lift the right side of the car enough to easily get to the drain bolt. Once draining I lower it to get all the oil out, and raise it again to reinstall the bolt. I think it is counter productive to warm the engine so I always change the oil cold, and don't think pouring any 'flush' is needed.
IMO it is not worth as much effort as some put into it. I always change the filter from above first so that it is over an empty pan (no reason to risk splashing oil with a drop). I use a floor jack to lift the right side of the car enough to easily get to the drain bolt. Once draining I lower it to get all the oil out, and raise it again to reinstall the bolt. I think it is counter productive to warm the engine so I always change the oil cold, and don't think pouring any 'flush' is needed.
But this is, IMO, the correct procedure for changing the oil...
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From: DOG POO ON Ur LAWN
If you are concerned about getting all the dirty oil out just do this. Drain the oil, and then pour down a litre of cheap conventional motor oil right thru the engine and out the drain plug. That will definately get almost all of the dirty stuff out of the drain pan.
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