Oil Change Question
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Oil Change Question
Has anyone used those oil siphon tubes? You can shove the tube to the back of the oil pan thru the drain plug and siphon any oil out instead of jacking the back of the car up. Just wondering. Thanks!
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i use my quik lift (the car is level) and as previously noted, don't worry about the couple of ounces that may be remaining. other than do it yourself, i would bet pretty much anything that any one changing the oil (dealer etc) is doing it off a lift with the car level also. i've been changing my own oil on all my cars for well over 50 years and i haven't ever had a problem with whatever residual few ounces might remain behind. the new oil filter should take care of it if necessary. .
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i use my quik lift (the car is level) and as previously noted, don't worry about the couple of ounces that may be remaining. other than do it yourself, i would bet pretty much anything that any one changing the oil (dealer etc) is doing it off a lift with the car level also. i've been changing my own oil on all my cars for well over 50 years and i haven't ever had a problem with whatever residual few ounces might remain behind. the new oil filter should take care of it if necessary. .
Hey, it's not like you're leaving "cheap" oil in there - or oil that's been there for 10,000 - 15,000 miles, right?
Really, these "ounces" are NOT worth the sweat!
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I've used the siphon pumps in the dipstick tube on boats for years with no problems. In those cases, getting under the engine was impossible while mounted in the boat. I believe the small amount of oil left in the engine was of no consequence; However, in my Corvette I jack up the car with the rear high and drain it while it's hot for at least one hour. Overkill? You bet and I'm proud of it.
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I've used the siphon pumps in the dipstick tube on boats for years with no problems. In those cases, getting under the engine was impossible while mounted in the boat. I believe the small amount of oil left in the engine was of no consequence; However, in my Corvette I jack up the car with the rear high and drain it while it's hot for at least one hour. Overkill? You bet and I'm proud of it.
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i use my quik lift (the car is level) and as previously noted, don't worry about the couple of ounces that may be remaining. other than do it yourself, i would bet pretty much anything that any one changing the oil (dealer etc) is doing it off a lift with the car level also. i've been changing my own oil on all my cars for well over 50 years and i haven't ever had a problem with whatever residual few ounces might remain behind. the new oil filter should take care of it if necessary. .
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I measured the extra oil you get out by raising the rear, it was 4 ounces. I still raise the rear, but it is not necessary. Even the shop manual says the car should be level.
Last edited by Oldvetter; Jul 23, 2011 at 10:54 AM.
