Change oil filter without changing oil?
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Change oil filter without changing oil?
I forgot to change my oil filter last time I changed my oil, what would happen if I just unscrewed the oil filter and put a new one on? Would oil go everywhere or just the little bit in the ends of the hoses?
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being that it sits upright, if you leave your car sit for a few hours it shouldn't lose hardly any oil at all if any. When I change my oil thats the first thing I do before taking out the drain plug and nothing comes out on a cold block
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I don't totally understand your question, but...
If your oil filter is in the stock location, it doesn't matter if the pan is full or not. Just punch a hole in the top of the filter with an awl or a screwdriver to let most of the oil drain back to the pan, and put a rag around the filter base to catch the little bit that will still dribble out.
If your oil filter is in the stock location, it doesn't matter if the pan is full or not. Just punch a hole in the top of the filter with an awl or a screwdriver to let most of the oil drain back to the pan, and put a rag around the filter base to catch the little bit that will still dribble out.
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Originally Posted by DaveW
I don't totally understand your question, but...
If your oil filter is in the stock location, it doesn't matter if the pan is full or not. Just punch a hole in the top of the filter with an awl or a screwdriver to let most of the oil drain back to the pan, and put a rag around the filter base to catch the little bit that will still dribble out.
If your oil filter is in the stock location, it doesn't matter if the pan is full or not. Just punch a hole in the top of the filter with an awl or a screwdriver to let most of the oil drain back to the pan, and put a rag around the filter base to catch the little bit that will still dribble out.
I never had to punch a hole in mine with the pan full and the drain plug in though? I had a little dribble but i didnt just rip it right out I let it drain a little
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Good filters have an anti-drainback feature to prevent the filter from emptying out between runs, so more will come out when you remove them if it isn't drained first.
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Not sure what he refers to as a "good" filter. I use the Mazda filter. That's as good of quality as any on the market.
All you have to do is remove the filter. Oil drains down to the pan as soon as the engine is shut off.
Not sure what he refers to as a "good" filter. I use the Mazda filter. That's as good of quality as any on the market.
All you have to do is remove the filter. Oil drains down to the pan as soon as the engine is shut off.
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The OEM filter has the anti-drainback, some cheaper ones don't.
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Originally Posted by DaveW
The OEM filter has the anti-drainback, some cheaper ones don't.
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I always thought that it was best to drain the oil with the engine warm, just after running for at least a few miles, so that any crud is still in suspension, and comes out with the oil, instead of lying in the bottom of the pan, waiting to contaminate the new oil.
Obviously, you can't drain the oil coolers, etc., but every little bit helps.
Obviously, you can't drain the oil coolers, etc., but every little bit helps.
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Now if only I can remember not to pull the car out of the garage before changing the filter
My original plan was to run some cheapo oil through my newly installed but used r1 oil coolers just in case any dust or anything got in the lines while they weren't installed. Then change the oil and oil filter again to make sure everything was clean before I put in the expensive synthetic stuff. The amazing part was that after running the car for ~10 minutes with brand new oil, it came out black. I guess there was plenty of crap left in the system even though the oil coolers were empty. After all that I screwed up and forgot to change the filter.
Anyway, thanks for all the input guys.
My original plan was to run some cheapo oil through my newly installed but used r1 oil coolers just in case any dust or anything got in the lines while they weren't installed. Then change the oil and oil filter again to make sure everything was clean before I put in the expensive synthetic stuff. The amazing part was that after running the car for ~10 minutes with brand new oil, it came out black. I guess there was plenty of crap left in the system even though the oil coolers were empty. After all that I screwed up and forgot to change the filter.
Anyway, thanks for all the input guys.
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Originally Posted by DaveW
I always thought that it was best to drain the oil with the engine warm, just after running for at least a few miles, so that any crud is still in suspension, and comes out with the oil, instead of lying in the bottom of the pan, waiting to contaminate the new oil.
Obviously, you can't drain the oil coolers, etc., but every little bit helps.
Obviously, you can't drain the oil coolers, etc., but every little bit helps.
Originally Posted by quicksilver_rx7
You get a more complete drain when the oil is hot vs. cold.
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Originally Posted by jayk
The amazing part was that after running the car for ~10 minutes with brand new oil, it came out black.
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Originally Posted by adam c
I like to drain the oil with the engine cold. That way, all the old oil has drained completely into the pan. None still in the engine lubing things. In additon, you don't have to deal with any hot engine parts or oil, and you don't have any oil in your filter.
I don't think so
I don't think so
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Originally Posted by quicksilver_rx7
How so? Ever tried to pour cold bacon grease out of a frying pan?
Cold oil pours (and drains) just fine. If that were not the case, it would be difficult to pour oil from a new container. Most contemporary oils are made to pour and drain freely at anything but temperatures that are well below freezing.
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1) at the oil filter base, oil flows in the outer small holes/slots, and exits the middle threaded hole. the rubber part that blocks the small holes is the anti drainback valve.
2) oem, fram, puro, etc, all have the same basic anti-drain back valve. This is to prevent draining of the oil supply path to the pump every time engine is stopped, which could then run dry a bit every start.
3) you can remove the filter hot or cold after a hot shutdown, and it will be empty. being "seal side down" near the top of the engine, oil trapped in the filter will have drained through normal paths, to turbos, e-shaft, etc, and will have been replaced by air from the crankcase. Oil on the outside of the filter element will flow to the center through the pleats.
4) I suggest routine double changes, esp with dual coolers where a single change only replaces about 75% of the old oil. I do 1st change warm/hot with new filter, run engine (carefully on jacks in my case) until oil filter/line is too hot to keep finger on, then just change sump oil ( ~3.8 Q's ). This assures over 90% change, and you will notice the diff when it is clear on the dipstick long after the change, and all fuel smell is gone.
2) oem, fram, puro, etc, all have the same basic anti-drain back valve. This is to prevent draining of the oil supply path to the pump every time engine is stopped, which could then run dry a bit every start.
3) you can remove the filter hot or cold after a hot shutdown, and it will be empty. being "seal side down" near the top of the engine, oil trapped in the filter will have drained through normal paths, to turbos, e-shaft, etc, and will have been replaced by air from the crankcase. Oil on the outside of the filter element will flow to the center through the pleats.
4) I suggest routine double changes, esp with dual coolers where a single change only replaces about 75% of the old oil. I do 1st change warm/hot with new filter, run engine (carefully on jacks in my case) until oil filter/line is too hot to keep finger on, then just change sump oil ( ~3.8 Q's ). This assures over 90% change, and you will notice the diff when it is clear on the dipstick long after the change, and all fuel smell is gone.
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What do you mean by "and all fuel smell is gone"? I noticed after my last oil change that I was getting a strong fuel odor when I first drove the car which has since gone away. I never thought to connect it with the oil change though.
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The two Oil Coolers hold back a lot of oil. KevenK2 double change should in theory get above 90%, but may be over the top. Oil change intervals includes delution accounting.
I do punch the top of the filter to get a full drain out .. but WARNING, punch to the outer edge on the top a direct stab in the middle inch dia can by chance punch the pressure relief cap out and fall down into the oil tube. Years ago, a Mazda factory race mechanic warned me that this has happened.
I do punch the top of the filter to get a full drain out .. but WARNING, punch to the outer edge on the top a direct stab in the middle inch dia can by chance punch the pressure relief cap out and fall down into the oil tube. Years ago, a Mazda factory race mechanic warned me that this has happened.
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Originally Posted by Julian
....I do punch the top of the filter to get a full drain out ...
when done as I noted, I never leak a drop. now my mazda 6 is another story ....
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