Oil change from dipstick?

[commadorebob]

Five minutes to remove the shield on the bottom.
$12.00 oil filter (if you are feeling like Jeff Bezos with your money).

No reason at all to not replace the filter with each oil change. If you are unwilling to do the work, Quick Lube.

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[Azmig88]

I wonder if Jeff would buy new tires for a trade in.?.?.

 

[fossil]

that method is common on boats with no under side access but they are set up for that. you get a better contaminant flush pulling the drain plug, go traditional.

 

[Tim d]

Hi, I'm going to do an early oil change(around 2k). Got my maverick 2.0 awd last month.
It seems if I want to change oil the traditional way, I have to jack up the car, then remove the underbody shield. Lots of work
Can I suck out the oil with a oil change pump from the dipstick tube(I will insert the tube as deep as possible)?
I do not need to change the oil filter with this early oil change, do I?

Ford recommends first oil change at 5000 miles.i would heed that.what reason do you want to change earlier?

 

[MaxMav]

I haven't tried it on our Mav yet but I always use an oil extractor first but then drop the shield, change the filter and remove the drain plug. Only a tiny amount of oil remains. It is MUCH less messy to suck out as much as possible.....I know after many oil changes over 50+ years.

 

[zach57x]

Let the dealer do it man, for a couple of reasons: The first oil change should be complimentary; It starts a paper trail which is especially important during an active warranty; They will complete a multipoint inspection AND you will likely get a free wash. How can you beat that?
One more question: why would you want to change your oil at 2,000 miles anyway?

That free wash also comes with scratches and swirl marks!

 

[Azmig88]

That free wash also comes with scratches and swirl marks!

Agreed. No free wash for me!!!!

 

[colinl]

I haven't tried it on our Mav yet but I always use an oil extractor first but then drop the shield, change the filter and remove the drain plug. Only a tiny amount of oil remains. It is MUCH less messy to suck out as much as possible.....I know after many oil changes over 50+ years.

Totally different to do that compared to what the OP was asking.

 

[Timothyd]

Hmmmmm…. let me Google that

Just trying to put it in perspective.

 

[Azmig88]

Just trying to put it in perspective.

I knew. I was joking

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Five minutes to remove the shield on the bottom.
$12.00 oil filter (if you are feeling like Jeff Bezos with your money).

No reason at all to not replace the filter with each oil change. If you are unwilling to do the work, Quick Lube.

OR if you are feeling like Jeff B.... Just find a gal you liked once and give her half your money.

 

[MinntoMich]

I like your thinking in changing it early the 1st time. Myself I would go for a change schedule that was 1/2 the recommended mileage or at least twice a year. Extended service intervals are a marketing angle IMO and not in the best intrest of engine longevity.
I would pass on the suction method. It's convenient, fairly mess free and quick but I don't think your moving the sludge out of the bottom of the pan. Best to become familiar with that shield removal and then you have the peace of mind that you removed all the old oil and crud in the bottom of the pan.
I usually run about a half a quart or less through before I put the drain bolt back on to make sure I get some of that sludge out. I try to always do a change when the engine is warm and has run for awhile.

Makes me wish Ford had added slots or holes for access like this. Seems odd not to have it anyway since engine ventilation is the subject of a recall.

 

[Car Nut]

I haven't tried it on our Mav yet but I always use an oil extractor first but then drop the shield, change the filter and remove the drain plug. Only a tiny amount of oil remains. It is MUCH less messy to suck out as much as possible.....I know after many oil changes over 50+ years.

Retired tech here. I've changed oil and filter on about 10,000 vehicles. First the engine should be thoroughly up to operating temperature just before doing an oil change. Vehicle on a level surface. Engine oil pan drain plug (with no stupid aftermarket adapter) should be unscrewed/pulled quickly, even if it's dropped into an oil drain pan AND burns one's fingers. The object is to get the oil out of the engine quickly, pulling all the dirt and other contaminants at once. Also let it drain until it is down to only drips.
Reinstall the engine's oil drain plug with one hand, having the proper wrench in the other hand. (Never install a drain plug just simply finger tight, expecting to return later.)
>Pulling oil out of the top of an engine would leave much of the dirt behind.<
When removing oil filter, look to make sure it's gasket has not been left behind (stuck) where it mounts to engine. Put clean oil on surface of new oil filter's gasket and screw on thoroughly, yet hand tightened only.

 

[dalola]

When done *properly* on a capably designed engine, oil extraction leaves no more used oil behind than draining it through the drain plug. The main reason behind hot oil changes is to keep all the contaminants suspended, and removed with the old oil. Gravity draining or suction makes no difference.

The issue is, many engines are not designed for complete suction extraction, and most DIY'ers don't have the proper equipment to do so.

 

[yoyomav]

I once overfilled my accord and tried to suck oil out from the dipstick tube. The pipe will not go in. I think all modern engines got baffle that prevents you from sucking oil out.

Best thing you can do is get a set of ramps. Taking bottom shield down takes only 5min.

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