Changed oil in 5 minutes--the easy but incomplete way

[tamamade]

Today I did my 3rd oil change for my maverick. Odometer reading 19058, almost 3 months since my last oil change which was in Sept.
I've drove almost 10k miles in this time span.
The oil life reading was 28%. It was reset in Sept.
The oil I use this time was 0w-30 mobil one. Chose 0w because it's going to be cold the next 2 months. I've seen a video from youtube comparing the flow between 0w oil and 5w oil in frigid temperature, 0w oil flows much better.
I did the whole thing in 5 minutes, because I used a pump to pump out the old oil from the dipstick and pour the new oil in. No removal of the dreaded plate, no crawling under the car in cold wind.
No I didn't change the oil filter but since I've used this mobil 1 20k full synthetic filter (M1-102A) in my september oil change, I don't need to change the filter.
There will be people telling you that you should change the filter everytime you change oil. But that's no longer true with today's newest filters. This full synthetic filter can filter out even the smallest particles and last 20k.
No you can't get rid of all the old oil this way. I figured I pumped out about 4 quarts in total. That leaves about 1.5 quarts still in the oil pan. So the next oil change, in early March, I will need to crawl under there, remove that dump plate and drain the oil from bottom, as well as changing the filter.

Although this method can't change 100% of the oil, it's still good if you plan well. Changing 70% of the oil is good enough, considering I'm doing this every 2.5 months. I only use mobil 1 full synthetic in all my oil changes.

I like this method a lot. This whole process took like 5 minutes.

Also, since I'm not changing the filter, there's no worry about the "dry start" when the filter is devoid of oil.

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[Raymundo76]

Today I did my 3rd oil change for my maverick. Odometer reading 19058, almost 3 months since my last oil change which was in Sept.
I've drove almost 10k miles in this time span.
The oil life reading was 28%. It was reset in Sept.
The oil I use this time was 0w-30 mobil one. Chose 0w because it's going to be cold the next 2 months. I've seen a video from youtube comparing the flow between 0w oil and 5w oil in frigid temperature, 0w oil flows much better.
I did the whole thing in 5 minutes, because I used a pump to pump out the old oil from the dipstick and pour the new oil in. No removal of the dreaded plate, no crawling under the car in cold wind.
No I didn't change the oil filter but since I've used this mobil 1 20k full synthetic filter (M1-102A) in my september oil change, I don't need to change the filter.
There will be people telling you that you should change the filter everytime you change oil. But that's no longer true with today's newest filters. This full synthetic filter can filter out even the smallest particles and last 20k.
No you can't get rid of all the old oil this way. I figured I pumped out about 4 quarts in total. That leaves about 1.5 quarts still in the oil pan. So the next oil change, in early March, I will need to crawl under there, remove that dump plate and drain the oil from bottom, as well as changing the filter.

Although this method can't change 100% of the oil, it's still good if you plan well. Changing 70% of the oil is good enough, considering I'm doing this every 2.5 months. I only use mobil 1 full synthetic in all my oil changes.

I like this method a lot. This whole process took like 5 minutes.

Also, since I'm not changing the filter, there's no worry about the "dry start" when the filter is devoid of oil.

This is something that I could do(I am 77). Pay to have a shop put in a super oil filter and an oil change; and on the next oil change use this approach. Not sure the savings would be enough to justify this approach for me. Would this affect the warranty; not sure. Guess I will just stick with paying for regular oil changes; ah to be 50 again. Thanks for the post.

 

[ndmiller]

You sir win the internet.

 

[trumpet77]

I’m no expert, but I know some people will fill a new filter with some oil. Not familiar with any issues from a “dry” new oil filter.

 

[710-oil-614]

Not for me and my EB but if it works for you go for it. Mixing viscosities, new/old oil, and leaving the filter on are all non-starters for me but you've laid out your reasonings and logic and I'm sure that your EB will be fine.

 

[Tim d]

Today I did my 3rd oil change for my maverick. Odometer reading 19058, almost 3 months since my last oil change which was in Sept.
I've drove almost 10k miles in this time span.
The oil life reading was 28%. It was reset in Sept.
The oil I use this time was 0w-30 mobil one. Chose 0w because it's going to be cold the next 2 months. I've seen a video from youtube comparing the flow between 0w oil and 5w oil in frigid temperature, 0w oil flows much better.
I did the whole thing in 5 minutes, because I used a pump to pump out the old oil from the dipstick and pour the new oil in. No removal of the dreaded plate, no crawling under the car in cold wind.
No I didn't change the oil filter but since I've used this mobil 1 20k full synthetic filter (M1-102A) in my september oil change, I don't need to change the filter.
There will be people telling you that you should change the filter everytime you change oil. But that's no longer true with today's newest filters. This full synthetic filter can filter out even the smallest particles and last 20k.
No you can't get rid of all the old oil this way. I figured I pumped out about 4 quarts in total. That leaves about 1.5 quarts still in the oil pan. So the next oil change, in early March, I will need to crawl under there, remove that dump plate and drain the oil from bottom, as well as changing the filter.

Although this method can't change 100% of the oil, it's still good if you plan well. Changing 70% of the oil is good enough, considering I'm doing this every 2.5 months. I only use mobil 1 full synthetic in all my oil changes.

I like this method a lot. This whole process took like 5 minutes.

Also, since I'm not changing the filter, there's no worry about the "dry start" when the filter is devoid of oil.

The dry start is apparently a non issue.i have a 52 year old plymouth and have Never prefilled. Never prefilled anything for that matter.my local Ford dealer charges 63 dollars to change oil in my maverick,so I'm thinking 25 bucks labor.worth it for me to not do myself. But that's just me

 

[tamamade]

The dry start is apparently a non issue.i have a 52 year old plymouth and have Never prefilled. Never prefilled anything for that matter.my local Ford dealer charges 63 dollars to change oil in my maverick,so I'm thinking 25 bucks labor.worth it for me to not do myself. But that's just me

your local ford dealer will use the bulk drum oil and some trashy filter. I've only used mobil 1 full syn and filter in my other vehicle and it lasted over 300k miles when I traded it in.

 

[tamamade]

The dry start is apparently a non issue.i have a 52 year old plymouth and have Never prefilled. Never prefilled anything for that matter.my local Ford dealer charges 63 dollars to change oil in my maverick,so I'm thinking 25 bucks labor.worth it for me to not do myself. But that's just me

I always prefill the filter with some new fresh oil before I screw it on.

 

[tamamade]

Not for me and my EB but if it works for you go for it. Mixing viscosities, new/old oil, and leaving the filter on are all non-starters for me but you've laid out your reasonings and logic and I'm sure that your EB will be fine.

well I have been doing this for many years my other vehicle went past 300k.

 

[tamamade]

I’m no expert, but I know some people will fill a new filter with some oil. Not familiar with any issues from a “dry” new oil filter.

That's me. Please refer to my last post about my sept oil change.

 

[tamamade]

You sir win the internet.

thank you

 

[tamamade]

This is something that I could do(I am 77). Pay to have a shop put in a super oil filter and an oil change; and on the next oil change use this approach. Not sure the savings would be enough to justify this approach for me. Would this affect the warranty; not sure. Guess I will just stick with paying for regular oil changes; ah to be 50 again. Thanks for the post.

The only thing you need to make sure is the shop use the good filter. As far as I know only mobil one makes this full synthetic filter that they "Guarantee" last 20k miles. FRAM also makes this full synthetic filter says 20k miles but they don't have the word "Guaranteed" anywhere so I'll stick with mobil 1.

 

[710-oil-614]

well I have been doing this for many years my other vehicle went past 300k.

Was the other engine an Ecoboost?

 

[TacoTanium]

I also use the Mobile 1 filters and change that once a year too for the last 10 years or so.
This was with the Honda & Toyota engines tho, a Ford engine might handle it different, we'll find out, .

I always prefill the filter with some new fresh oil before I screw it on.

Yep I do that too always. It helps prime the filter a bit better, compared to an empty one.

 

[surfstar]

well I have been doing this for many years my other vehicle went past 300k.

I did this with my VW and other vehicles for years. Suck it out each time, replace the filter every other time. The tiny amount of "old" or "dirty" oil that is left behind, isn't an issue. (those Fram long life filters are also good - don't be shy of using them for 2x oil changes)

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