Engine Drivetrain 2nd Gen Most liked posts in thread: Topside oil change

That is a pretty cool idea, might have to try it. I don't know about the Gen II GPs but I have to drive my Gen I up on a 2x6 just to get a low profile jack under it. I don't know if I could get it up on ramps.

 

I get mine up on Rhino ramps with no problems.

 

+1

 

:cornut: Mobile 1 or Castrol here.

Jason

 

Last weekend I changed the oil pan gasket & when we pulled it off there was easily 1/2 qt of oil in the bottom of the pan that never drains out. I'd think maybe the suckers would be better at getting the last little bit? I dunno.

 

To tell the truth. The MINI is an easy car to change the oil on. Even the old way removing a drain plug.

Leaving a bit of oil in the bottom of the sump is not something I'd want to do. I figure if done enough the pan will accumulate sludge in the bottom.

 

I have an oil vac that I purchased from amazon. I have used it many times and love it. I like the clear chamber since you can see and measure the amount of fluid you are removing, also, it has a valve that turns it into a pump that comes in handy when filling transmissions, differentials, etc. it works great.

Amazon.com: Mityvac 7201 Fluid Evacuator Plus: Automotive

 

I do understand what you wrote, but you don't need long life oil (which is the big difference in the "Euro" formulation) if you change often like you do.

Why would meth make the oil dirtier?