Oil filter question

Drnick · 04-21-2022, 10:30 AM

I just want to change oil filter without dumping
All the oil in crankcase, if I just spin off oil filter
Should I expect a flood of oil, or just drips?

Xelor · 04-21-2022, 10:37 AM

Not much but first drain the oil pan

Vigilante375 · 04-21-2022, 10:49 AM

You're changing only the oil filter? Any reason why, just wondering.

You're probably going to have the same amount coming out as if you were taking all 10 quarts out and back in.

But I would still be ready for a steady stream. You can get a big ziplock bag and hold it up while it drains but I can't say for certain if it'll only be a quart or way more.

Drnick · 04-21-2022, 01:02 PM

Hmm, I’m changing oil filter in between oil changes
Because I have it on lift to do the exhaust and
While it’s up there, I’ll change filter, but need to
Know if any oil, or how much, because Mobil 1
0/40 ESP ( dextrose) is not available near me
Except online.

Vigilante375 · 04-21-2022, 01:07 PM

It's going to lose a significant amount because there is a good bit of oil that does stay in the oil filter.

If this is a regular thing you do, you'll need to start having 2 quarts (at least) sitting on the side.

Drnick · 04-21-2022, 01:16 PM

The filter is small, maybe it’ll hold
8-12 oz. ( that’s what I fill it when I install
New filter)…vehicle holds approximately
10qts,and I recently changed it, and as I said
0/40 esp mobile 1 is extremely rare, and hard to get
In my area.

serper3 · 04-21-2022, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drnick

The filter is small, maybe it’ll hold
8-12 oz. ( that’s what I fill it when I install
New filter)…vehicle holds approximately
10qts,and I recently changed it, and as I said
0/40 esp mobile 1 is extremely rare, and hard to get
In my area.

if you recently changed it, not sure why you want to change the filter again?

no need to change the filter between oil changes for good measure, or whatever. the filter is fine.

you just have more potential for issues, running low on oil, spilling, etc., for no reason.

Vigilante375 · 04-21-2022, 02:44 PM

Only one way to find out how much will come out. If you are having a hard time finding the oil then why do it at all?

I wouldn't change the oil filter without changing the oil as well. Never have just changed the oil filter. I could see why but you are still running the exact same oil the old filter was filtering......it's like I changed my underwear because I sharted but I didn't wipe my ass, you know?

swisstyphoon · 04-21-2022, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vigilante375

Only one way to find out how much will come out. If you are having a hard time finding the oil then why do it at all?

I wouldn't change the oil filter without changing the oil as well. Never have just changed the oil filter. I could see why but you are still running the exact same oil the old filter was filtering......it's like I changed by underwear because I sharted but I didn't wipe my ass, you know?

that is a good explanation

Drnick · 04-21-2022, 04:42 PM

I was just saying while I was under there changing exhaust
It would only take a minute to swap out oil filter , it’s not often
I get a chance on lift. It’s always nice to have a clean pair
Of underwear between shits!

Corbs09 · 04-21-2022, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drnick

I was just saying while I was under there changing exhaust
It would only take a minute to swap out oil filter , it’s not often
I get a chance on lift. It’s always nice to have a clean pair
Of underwear between shits!

Most people aren't going to know the answer to this, because this is not common practice. Why change underwear every shit? Its just more laundry . I think most would take the "if it aint broke dont fix it" approach in this situation.

SJFGTO · 04-21-2022, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corbs09

Most people aren't going to know the answer to this, because this is not common practice. Also, if I changed underwear after every shit, I would have so much laundry my wife would leave me. I think most would take the "if it aint broke dont fix it" approach in this situation.

What??? Good grief!

Corbs09 · 04-21-2022, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SJFGTO

What??? Good grief!

lol edited that after I realized that wasn't the best way to word that. My bad.

Drnick · 04-21-2022, 06:55 PM

Ok, all I wanted to know, if u remove the filter first
Before u drain oil from crankcase, does it come out
Like Niagara Falls, or like an old man with
Prostate issues!! That’s all!

04-21-2022, 10:30 AM	#1
Drnick Drives: 22’ ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 381 View My Garage	Oil filter question I just want to change oil filter without dumping All the oil in crankcase, if I just spin off oil filter Should I expect a flood of oil, or just drips?

04-21-2022, 02:44 PM	#8
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,369	Only one way to find out how much will come out. If you are having a hard time finding the oil then why do it at all? I wouldn't change the oil filter without changing the oil as well. Never have just changed the oil filter. I could see why but you are still running the exact same oil the old filter was filtering......it's like I changed my underwear because I sharted but I didn't wipe my ass, you know? Last edited by Vigilante375; 04-21-2022 at 06:30 PM.

04-21-2022, 10:37 AM	#2
Xelor Drives: 2022 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Gulf Coast Region Posts: 138	Not much but first drain the oil pan

04-21-2022, 10:49 AM	#3
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,369	You're changing only the oil filter? Any reason why, just wondering. You're probably going to have the same amount coming out as if you were taking all 10 quarts out and back in. But I would still be ready for a steady stream. You can get a big ziplock bag and hold it up while it drains but I can't say for certain if it'll only be a quart or way more.

04-21-2022, 01:02 PM	#4
Drnick Drives: 22’ ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 381 View My Garage	Hmm, I’m changing oil filter in between oil changes Because I have it on lift to do the exhaust and While it’s up there, I’ll change filter, but need to Know if any oil, or how much, because Mobil 1 0/40 ESP ( dextrose) is not available near me Except online.

04-21-2022, 01:07 PM	#5
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,369	It's going to lose a significant amount because there is a good bit of oil that does stay in the oil filter. If this is a regular thing you do, you'll need to start having 2 quarts (at least) sitting on the side.

04-21-2022, 01:16 PM	#6
Drnick Drives: 22’ ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 381 View My Garage	The filter is small, maybe it’ll hold 8-12 oz. ( that’s what I fill it when I install New filter)…vehicle holds approximately 10qts,and I recently changed it, and as I said 0/40 esp mobile 1 is extremely rare, and hard to get In my area.

04-21-2022, 04:42 PM	#10
Drnick Drives: 22’ ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 381 View My Garage	I was just saying while I was under there changing exhaust It would only take a minute to swap out oil filter , it’s not often I get a chance on lift. It’s always nice to have a clean pair Of underwear between shits!

04-21-2022, 06:55 PM	#14
Drnick Drives: 22’ ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 381 View My Garage	Ok, all I wanted to know, if u remove the filter first Before u drain oil from crankcase, does it come out Like Niagara Falls, or like an old man with Prostate issues!! That’s all!

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