Synthetic Should I or Shouldn't I

[rotorhed]

2 changes

if you have a high mileage engine and change from dino oil to synthetic, a filter only change at 1,500 miles and then do a complete oil & filter change when you have about 3,000 miles on it. (that's what I did ....)

 

[mgv366]

SEE JUST TO PROVE HOW BAD I AM AT UNFERSTANDING THIS STUFF...I DIN'T KNOW THAT YOU COULD CHANGE THE FILTER WITHOUT CHANGING THE OIL!!!

 

[hitman]

Uhhhh, how the heck do you change the filter ONLY?

 

[Lifted95X]

Just remove the filter, clean the area, replace with a new filter, and add back the lost oil (usually around 1 quart)

 

[hitman]

I guess that's easier to do on a lift. When I'm on my back in the driveway, there's no way I'd be able to get the old filter off and put a new one on quick enough without dumping oil all over the place. I think I'd rather wait the additional 1,500 miles and change everything at once.

 

[Lifted95X]

The only oil that comes out is whats in the filter. All the engine oil doesn't come out....not unless you change your oil with your engine running.

 

[aldive]

These filters are simple to change even in a driveway.

An old trick is to put a gallon size zip lock bag around the filter ( after you loosen it ) and simply unscrew by hand; not a drop of oil is spilled.

Put a new one on and you are in business. Should take less than 5 min.

Good luck.....

 

[Ross-N-Chicago]

I like Al's approach. I used to take a 16 common nail and punch a hole in the center of the filter, let it drain for a minute or two and then remove it. No oil comes pouring over the sides. Just be sure to use a good oil filter as well. Mobil 1, Purolator or Amsoil are the known best.

 

[RTStork]

Originally posted by rossneag
Mobil 1, Purolator or Amsoil are the known best.

Don't forget the K&N oil filter. It is great also. Truckperformance has them for bout $8.