Oil change question

[andrew]

I changed the oil in a vehicle I recently acquired, however my crappy oil filter wrench wasn’t able to get the filter off(In the past I’ve always used my hands, never had a problem until this one.). I decided to buy a good oil filter wrench later and change the oil again if need be, then filled the engine up with exactly the amount specified in the service manual.

I have 2 questions:

1) I added the exact amount of oil specified in the service manual, but now it looks really high. Is the dipstick inaccurate? Or could the filter have contained so much extra the I overfilled?

2) Do I have to re-change the oil immediately, or would it be okay to forgo changing the filter until next oil change(I’m using standard conventional oil.)?

Thanks

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[college man]

Here is my suggestion. Let the car sit over night. Just change the oil filter and make up the oil.

[Jay]

Just in case any were done wrong:

Is the car on a level surface?
Are you pulling the dip stick out, cleaning it, putting it back in and then check the level ?

If you did all that correctly next question is

Did you put a dry filter in ? remember the oil still has to circulate to the filter which takes that excess oil you’re seeing on your dipstick my friend.

In case that’s the issue, a solution to that is just to run the car for 1 minute, turn it off, wait 2-5 minutes and check oil level.
Another more technical solution is to pull your fuel pump fuse out and crank the car for 10-15 seconds which will circulate the oil without the car turning on and will fill your filter up and get some oil going everywhere really.

If you didn’t put your filter dry, Last option is to just drain 1 quart from the drain plug or so, and slowly fill the oil back while constantly checking the dipstick like i told you 🙂

[Jake F]

1) Oil will remain in the filter if you did a quicky change, but not too much. As other’s suggested, let the engine cool on a flat surface, then take your reading again.

2) No need to waste your oil. When you get that filter off, put the new one on properly: Clean filter contact points with a rag and put a lil bit of fresh motor oil on the filter gasket. After threading on the filter until you feel resistance, use a few fingers to tighten more, then use all fingers or hand to twist a quarter to half more. Check for leakage after a drive if you’re weary.

Just sharing minimalistic details for search engine suggestions.

[andrew]

1) Thanks everybody for your responses!

2) I actually let the oil drain for quite some time because I spent a good 20 mins or more trying to get the filter off while the plug was removed.

3) So, you guys are saying I should:

1) Drain oil.
2) Replace filter with new one.
3) Replace oil plug.
4) Return oil to engine.

Basically, I have to drain the oil in order to replace the filter. This is correct?

Thanks again!

[Charles]

No. You do not have to change the oil to replace the filter. Some industrial engines only have oil changed when chemical tests indicate the need. Oil filters are changed on a regular maintenance schedule. This is done in these engines because they hold so much oil. Automobile engines are small enough that oil and filter are usually changed together.

[andrew]

Okay, but won’t the oil pour out when I remove the filter?

[college man]

[quote=”electronpusher96″ post=160485]Okay, but won’t the oil pour out when I remove the filter?[/quote]

If the car is cold as suggested the oil loss is minimal. you will need some make up oil.

[Author]

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