I'm Deluded.... Oil Change
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i drain my oil into a 5 gallon paint can (plastic) which I cut down to fit under a 911 engine when slightly raised. I also marked it with a scribe every 2 quarts. Thus, I know exactly what comes out. I only put back what I took out.
The magnetic drain plugs usually will be clean--much of our engines are made of non-ferrous metals now. So, a lot of stuff is getting by.
The magnetic drain plugs usually will be clean--much of our engines are made of non-ferrous metals now. So, a lot of stuff is getting by.
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I do the same thing with the calibrated drain tub. I fear the over fill on these flat engines.
It really comes down to looking closely at the oil and tearing the filter apart. Does it sparkle in the dark with a flash light? Yes? Then send it in for analysis. No? Hold the analysis for next time but store a quart from this change just in case you need a comparison. At least that's my take.
I put the magnetic drain plug in as a sense of habit and responsibility. Intellectually I don't expect it to do squat. But it makes me feel better.
It really comes down to looking closely at the oil and tearing the filter apart. Does it sparkle in the dark with a flash light? Yes? Then send it in for analysis. No? Hold the analysis for next time but store a quart from this change just in case you need a comparison. At least that's my take.
I put the magnetic drain plug in as a sense of habit and responsibility. Intellectually I don't expect it to do squat. But it makes me feel better.