How much oil drains out?

[ZoomFive]

Hi all.

When you are doing an oil change, do you guys get the entire 5.2 quarts drained out from the drain plug and filter? How much do you get / refill?

I find that I am getting out and refilling 5 quarts only.

Thanks,
ZoomFive

 

[justanothermp5]

that sounds about right, there are a bunch of oil galleys where the oil can hide so .2Q's doesnt sound like much

do you warm up your engine before changing the oil?

 

[ZoomFive]

How long do you let it drain? I try to leave it for 30 - 60 minutes. Putting the front tires on boards or something will speed up the draining. I get the full amount out. (5qts)

I let it drain about 10 minutes. At that point there is not a whole lot draining. 5 quarts is about what I get.

 

[ZoomFive]

that sounds about right, there are a bunch of oil galleys where the oil can hide so .2Q's doesnt sound like much

do you warm up your engine before changing the oil?

Yes. I usually drive the car about 15 minutes or so before changing the oil.

 

[ZoomFive]

Do you guys use ramps or just reach under?

 

[ZoomFive]

Ok. Just finished changing my oil. Thanks for everyone's feedback.

Based on my various reads, I tried a Motorcraft FL400S filter and Motorcraft 5W20 Synthetic Blend this time.

I bought a 5 Qt Jug and a 1 Qt bottle. Ended up using only the jug and the dipstick read about 80% full. I figured there was no need to fill it to the upper mark on the dipstick by using the 1Qt bottle. Each time I change my oil, I always wonder if it makes a difference operating at the 80% reading or if you are better off filling to the upper dipstick marker.

ZoomFive

 

[danz75]

5 Qts after about 10-15 mins. I did the 5 Qt Jug and 1 Qt bottle and ended up using the Jug only. Checked it after 2 weeks and level was still good. I did the Penzoil Platinum which had a $15 rebate so that Jug was only $4.99. I just need to stock up when there is another rebate.

 

[ZoomFive]

5 Qts after about 10-15 mins. I did the 5 Qt Jug and 1 Qt bottle and ended up using the Jug only. Checked it after 2 weeks and level was still good. I did the Penzoil Platinum which had a $15 rebate so that Jug was only $4.99. I just need to stock up when there is another rebate.

Good deal. I wish that there had been some rebate deal on my oil. Buying the 1 Qt for about $3.50, I remembered there was a time when I used to buy Mobil-1 in the 1990's at that price for my old Maxima.