How much oil really… track results

[Unholy707]

explain to me why you think that is better?

Warm oil is thinner, will drain from valve train/ everywhere into pan better

 

[DavidKFla]

Warm oil is thinner, will drain from valve train/ everywhere into pan better

Do you open your breathers?

 

[drag racer]

...and, you want as much of the contaminants in suspension in the oil before draining it. hotter oil and draining asap after shutting engine off does this the best

 

[vortecd]

Oil viscosity is much lower, oil comes out better, sticks less inside, thinner layers, etc etc etc,

(Less old oil)

So basically you drive around and get the oil hot then drain the oil since it drains faster. So when it is cold I already did the first part earlier, car was hot and all the oil drained to the pan. All my oil is in the pan since it has been draining from the top of the engine for a longer period of time. When it is hot and you change the oil there would be more of a chance some has not drained from the top. Lets also not forget when it is cold you are not dealing with hot oil

 

[Unholy707]

Do you open your breathers?

Yes, catch can on passenger side, breather on oil fill port, oil cooler, drain plug, and filter. Let everything drain together before I put plug/filter/oil cooler plug in

 

[Unholy707]

So basically you drive around and get the oil hot then drain the oil since it drains faster. So when it is cold I already did the first part earlier, car was hot and all the oil drained to the pan. All my oil is in the pan since it has been draining from the top of the engine for a longer period of time. When it is hot and you change the oil there would be more of a chance some has not drained from the top. Lets also not forget when it is cold you are not dealing with hot oil

Not hot, but warm. Viscosity makes a difference - you should never change oil on anything with the oil cold. Not saying I haven’t done it, but if you’re trying to get the last drop… warm

 

[Unholy707]

Btw I have 60k miles on the car and it’s seen e85/ 900 to the wheels most of its life

 

[Unholy707]

And when I say catch can on passenger side, I mean I unscrew the pcv valve.

 

[Unholy707]

It’s a 1 way valve, so in order to release any “pressure” on that side, should unscrew it. Depends on how particular you are - @16GoManGoHC2 drops his pan every oil change and pulls the valve covers 😉

 

[BULL]

So basically you drive around and get the oil hot then drain the oil since it drains faster. So when it is cold I already did the first part earlier, car was hot and all the oil drained to the pan. All my oil is in the pan since it has been draining from the top of the engine for a longer period of time. When it is hot and you change the oil there would be more of a chance some has not drained from the top. Lets also not forget when it is cold you are not dealing with hot oil

As long as you don't turn the motor over even a small/short time, but you're trading hot oil "in" the engine for cold oil "on/in" the pan/pump.

To each his own?

; )

 

[DavidKFla]

My oil has been getting changed so often that there's really no difference between what's coming out and going in. The filter has always been free of any particles.

 

[vortecd]

I ALWAYS do it cold. I explained why, to me makes more sense. The only oil that will be left would be in the pan and that can happen anyway you do it

Oil is just another subject that everyone needs to run the brand/weight and change it the way the want. Only correct answer is what works for you

 

[DavidKFla]

I ALWAYS do it cold. I explained why, to me makes more sense. The only oil that will be left would be in the pan and that can happen anyway you do it

Oil is just another subject that everyone needs to run the brand/weight and change it the way the want. Only correct answer is what works for you

As long as you do change the oil, that's all that matters.

 

[vortecd]

As long as you do change the oil, that's all that matters.

I do and way longer intervals then others but that is another story

 

[DavidKFla]

I do in way longer intervals then others but that is another story

Stirring the pot, again??

 

[BULL]

I do in way longer intervals then others but that is another story

Oh, SOB, you're BANNED!

 

[vortecd]

Stirring the pot, again??

nope. we all have different ideas on things and everyone can't be right. All comes down to what makes you sleep good at night by your actions

 

[DavidKFla]

nope. we all have different ideas on things and everyone can't be right. All comes down to what makes you sleep good at night by your actions

 

[Unholy707]

My oil has been getting changed so often that there's really no difference between what's coming out and going in. The filter has always been free of any particles.

Sounds like you’re prepping us for a for sale add 🤔

 

[Unholy707]

nope. we all have different ideas on things and everyone can't be right. All comes down to what makes you sleep good at night by your actions

Are we still talking about oil? 😅