Oil Change & Filter Info/Questions
12-23-2003, 08:31 PM
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Re: Small details on doing an oil Change
Originally posted by DViOuS
2. I remember in the piston engines i used to oil change on, i filled up the oil then i started the engine and let it run for 10 seconds and then turn it off and let it sit for a while (5mins) - I saw someone mention this but they let it run for 45 seconds instead then turn it off (i'm not 100% sure what this was for, it was just recommended to me).
a. Is this required for rotaries?
b. Would this cause a potential flooding problem?
c. How long should we let the engine run b4 shutting off?
Thanks...
2. I remember in the piston engines i used to oil change on, i filled up the oil then i started the engine and let it run for 10 seconds and then turn it off and let it sit for a while (5mins) - I saw someone mention this but they let it run for 45 seconds instead then turn it off (i'm not 100% sure what this was for, it was just recommended to me).
a. Is this required for rotaries?
b. Would this cause a potential flooding problem?
c. How long should we let the engine run b4 shutting off?
Thanks...
And yes, always make sure the engine is warm when you turn it off!
12-24-2003, 09:17 AM
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Just changed my oil 2 days ago, and this is the sequence I used:
Engine was cold, ouside temp ~ 50 Deg F.
Without jacking up the car, I remove the drain plug.
Next I remove & change the filter.
By then the oil is sufficiently drained to a very small trickle, so plug is re-tightened.
I don't worry about warming the oil up first, unless you are changing in real cold temperatures.
20 minutes from start to finish.
FWIW, I checked closely the used oil for any signs of water, since I noticed some sludge build-up on the dipstick. No indications of ANY water in the oil pan.
Engine was cold, ouside temp ~ 50 Deg F.
Without jacking up the car, I remove the drain plug.
Next I remove & change the filter.
By then the oil is sufficiently drained to a very small trickle, so plug is re-tightened.
I don't worry about warming the oil up first, unless you are changing in real cold temperatures.
20 minutes from start to finish.
FWIW, I checked closely the used oil for any signs of water, since I noticed some sludge build-up on the dipstick. No indications of ANY water in the oil pan.
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