Back to Back Oil Changes…

[Chops]

Geez. Sucks to have an old ICE.

The hybrid's oil is clear and transparent with one drain and refill.

When I check the hybrid's dipstick after driving a few miles on new oil I can't even see it. I need to sprinkle ground pepper on the dipstick to see where it sticks.

Maybe the 0W-20 in the Hybrid leaves less residue on engine bits than the EB’s 5W-30? The 0W-8 in my Corolla had the consistency of apple juice

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[Mavster Mechanic]

Thinness ≠ dirtyness

 

[ikcelaks]

Maybe the 0W-20 in the Hybrid leaves less residue on engine bits than the EB’s 5W-30? The 0W-8 in my Corolla had the consistency of apple juice

I'm guessing the EB oil gets darker quicker because it has direct injection. The oil probably gets hotter in the EB too. No big deal though.

 

[Chops]

Are you planning on doing double oil changes regularly? If so, don't you think it would be better to space the intervals evenly (do your own changes halfway between the dealership changes)? The average amount of soot and other contaminants should be lower that way, and you're less likely do experience viscosity loss.

Makes good sense but a boring Youtube video Thanks though!

 

[wakkawakka22]

Recycling the oil. Not “throwing it down the drain”.

Where do live? Rationing oil & gas? Drain dumpers?

The US, big boxes are already imposing limits on the number of quarts you can purchase, since the raw materials are not currently available. The oil manufactures have already had to fallback to lower grade base oils to try and meet demand.

 

[Chops]

The US, big boxes are already imposing limits on the number of quarts you can purchase, since the raw materials are not currently available. The oil manufactures have already had to fallback to lower grade base oils to try and meet demand.

Wakka, you are giving me WAY too much credit for impacting global oil supply or the potential to influence masses to follow my example.

Of course your criticism is just as meaningless as my oil change strategies. We do have that in common

 

[MavStangVa]

What you really need to do is have a complete teardown and rebuild every 5k miles to get every speck of old oil out. That would be much better than draining oil that has 20 miles on it. But if you continue with double oil changes your engine should last just as long as everyone who just does it once at a regular interval. So the good news is YES you did waste NEW oil when it is in reduced supply. Sorry if that offends but it is sort of like leaving the shower running after you get out for an hour. Afterall water is recycled also. Let the volleys begin.

 

[Chops]

What you really need to do is have a complete teardown and rebuild every 5k miles to get every speck of old oil out. That would be much better than draining oil that has 20 miles on it. But if you continue with double oil changes your engine should last just as long as everyone who just does it once at a regular interval. So the good news is YES you did waste NEW oil when it is in reduced supply. Sorry if that offends but it is sort of like leaving the shower running after you get out for an hour. Afterall water is recycled also. Let the volleys begin.

NASCAR will tear down & rebuild an engine after a multi hour race. Of course I don’t have the budget, staff, or need for pro team support.

But like I said in my OP - I prefer to do my own oil changes. Enjoy it actually. I’m older than you and don’t know how many more I’ll be able to do before rigor mortis prevents it haha.

I’ve change my oil twice so far. 1000 miles and then 7 months later.

Like I said, I do have a “lifetime maintenance” plan that was included with my truck. Zero Copay for oil, filters, tire rotates, and inspections. Honestly was not planning to use it - especially not for the oil & filter.

But after seeing the video I posted I may bring it in to the dealer for the works. If I do have them change the oil, I’ll ask them to take a blackstone sample.

 

[Cherokee]

 

[BK007]

 

[Gumpus]

What is "clean oil"?

 

[icegradner]

Actually takes about 5 consecutive changes to get clean oil - but that would be silly. I’ll stick to 2 consecutive

No wonder there are engine oil shortages.

 

[wakkawakka22]

You can fix stupid, its just gonna hurt a little bit

 

[BK007]

 

[Chops]

You can fix stupid, its just gonna hurt a little bit

Using a meager 5 qt generic dealer oil fill as an engine flush is smart. Safe & effective. Free too. The videos I posted were genuine - not “AI slop”. Oh well, if you can’t blame an algorithm for your disdain - call the human stupid. Hey, I’m the first to admit I’m not too bright

Yes, my impact on the current oil shortage is concerning to many smart folks. Oh well, can’t help that sorry. No memes available.

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