How to do an oil change

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Nov 12, 2005 | 01:34 AM

#51

HalfInchWrench

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From: Ajax, ON

Car: 85Z28 87GTA 91GTA 98SS

Engine: SBC, LS-x

Transmission: T-5, 700-R4, T-56

That freakin' thing is boasting a "Fram" oil filter too. There is no shame!!!

Nov 12, 2005 | 06:15 PM

#52

tad1214

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From: St. Paul, Minnesota

Car: 1983 T/A

Engine: OUT (350 Block)

Transmission: 700-R4 sometimes

Axle/Gears: 3.23, moser 12 bolt >=3.73 someday

Does your car move at speeds greater than 40 mph or less than 50 mph? If so, tough guard filter is for you!

Such Bs. How does stop and go have anything to do with the advantage of a tough guard filter :-PZ

Jan 20, 2006 | 10:32 AM

#53

PAformula

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From: Johnstown, PA

I was wondering this, I've always changed my oil on a warm engine, but are you really getting more dirt out of the motor that way. On a cold motor thats been sitting a while everything is drained into the oil pan & filter, right? opinions?

Jan 20, 2006 | 11:13 AM

#54

ZZ28ZZ

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From: Austin

Car: 82 Z-28

Engine: 383 TPI

Transmission: 700R4

Hot oil is thinner and will flow out faster. This helps flush any debris out with it. At least that's the theory as I understand it.

I like to get the eng throughly warmed-up. Park it and let it sit long enough for the exh to cool, then drain oil. The oil is still pretty warm, but I don't have to deal with a scorching exh pipe.