Oil Change & Filter Info/Questions - Page 2

Dec 23, 2003 | 10:10 AM

#26

matt

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PUR NGR

You still might want to to a conventional oil change once and a while to get the crap from the bottom of the pan out.

Dec 23, 2003 | 08:31 PM

#27

khoney

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From: San Antonio

Re: Small details on doing an oil Change

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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...

The reason is to get the oil to run through the oil filter, which holds a few tenths of a quart. Then recheck for proper filling.

And yes, always make sure the engine is warm when you turn it off!

Dec 24, 2003 | 09:17 AM

#28

rxeightr

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From: Alabama

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.