how do you change your oil?

1077 Views 8 Replies 7 Participants Last post by WhiteLegend, Jul 24, 2002

gAmEs0n

Discussion Starter · Jul 22, 2002

hi

i have an argument with my buddy. he said that the best way to change the oil is when the engine is warm, therefore you can get more dirt out of the engine. i usually change my oil while the car is cold (at least overnight) cause leaving the car overnight will let all the oil drip to the bottom and all of them will come out (in my opinion)

which way do you change your oil and why?

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G2-GS

· #2 · Jul 22, 2002

i change my oil when my engine is at normal running temperature (of course the engine is off). I'm just following directions because that's what the manual says. when the oil is warm and when you drain it, it does get all the unwanted stuff out.

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Roger

· #3 · Jul 22, 2002

i try to have the car as hot as possible i drive it around for awhile becuase it will take out more containiments

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JamLegend

· #4 · Jul 23, 2002

I change it when it is hot (normal running temp) but I let it sit for about 10 minutes so all the oil will drain into the oil pan. Then as mentioned above you will get all the junk out with it.

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Spiff

· #5 · Jul 23, 2002

Same as others, warm the car to normal driving temp.
Also jack up the passenger side so that more oil at the bottom of the pan gets out.

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JamLegend

· #6 · Jul 23, 2002

Excellent sig spiff. I wonder how many people actually get it!!

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Spiff

· #7 · Jul 23, 2002

JamLegend said:
Excellent sig spiff. I wonder how many people actually get it!!

Some people don't get it, but these are the same people who can't figure out what personalized license plates mean either.

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MISS CONGENIALITY

· #8 · Jul 23, 2002

Take a hint from the dealership when people take their cars in its still hot, actually most places change the oil when its still hot/warm otherwise people will be waiting for hours just for an oil change.

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WhiteLegend

· #9 · Jul 24, 2002

JamLegend said:
Excellent sig spiff. I wonder how many people actually get it!!

I get it

I knew my CS major would be useful someday

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