Relevance of changing the oil filter every OCI
Honestly? I'd question the relevance of the question.
What's a proper Mann filter purchased in France, less than 10 €?
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Relevance of changing the oil filter every OCI
I guess if I was so concerned with the cost of a $5 - $10 filter, I'd also use that marginal oil they sell at Dollar Tree. There's no argument that it reduces waste, but if it's the money you're trying to save, give up one luxury item (Starbucks, cigarettes, beer, etc.) per oci and change that nasty filter.
all that depends on the mill and filter - one size doesn't fill all.I keep reading that a filter is a quart size when it's really only ~0.2 quart. Usually, there is about 0.5 quart left in the head and oil galleys.
Yeah - our Ford Fusion Hybrid had a dinner table under it - but ran oil/filter 10K OCI …I usually change the oil filter every oil change but have done 2 OCI'S of 5k each on a Fram Ultra because Ford makes it a PITA to remove the belly shield on my cars. I used a Mityvac. I wouldn't do 2 OCI'S on an oil filter on a dirty (neglected) engine but otherwise I think it's fine using a high quality filter.
I for one dont mind doing it from underneath... It gives me a chance to look around at the bottom side and I let the oil drain for awhile while I go inside and have a cup of coffee..OP, using a quality filter for two intervals shouldn’t be a problem at all, especially given the car’s history. But what would make this an even easier decision is using an oil extractor to remove the sump oil through the dipstick tube. My understanding is this is MB’s current service procedure, but not sure it applies to your example.
I follow this routine with my Hondas. No crawling on the ground or oil splashing about. Heck, don’t even need to don your oil-changing clothes.
Since I got the MityVac, I swap the filter (Fram Ultras or M1) every 2nd or even 3rd (yikes!) service.
As others have said, each to their own and I have not seen evidence of a problem.
The underwear arguement is apples to oranges because you cannot turn an oil filter inside out. Follow the science people!
All good.
You got that right the 07 accord I traded in had 386000 on it and ran great...it was a 2.4 engine.... I wish the HRV had that one....The 1.8 does not have much power...
Agreed. The 2.4 is still around just not in the HRV....too bad...With so many sumps to manage I've come to love topsiders. The quick and easy oil change is the one that most often gets done on time.
The mighty K24 was a phenomenal mill.
the 1.8s feel like the old honda trail 70 bike to me - the powerband is one large flat spot.
It’s definitely a full quart on my L83’s - but 8 quart capacity- only average 5k-6k because of my work schedule …Is it half a quart? You sure about that? On what sump size?
On my titan the filter (xg7317) holds .2L on a 6.2L sump.
I for one dont mind doing it from underneath... It gives me a chance to look around at the bottom side and I let the oil drain for awhile while I go inside and have a cup of coffee..
Well said.......After reading all these comments, and many other posts previously, I have come to the conclusion that everybody should do whatever the heck they feel like is best for them, and not give it another thought. Same with oil brand or viscosity. Since it seems nobody has any PROOF that any of it makes any measureable difference in engine life. Although I am sure some will disagree, but that is my conclusion. Also holds true for additives, or snake oil, or whatever. Are they good, or bad, or a waste of money, or a great thing, is up to each individual.
I do keep reading all this stuff though, even though I do what I will do for my own vehicles etc.
True but when you change it from the bottom you are looking at both the top and the bottom.....Same thing with a top side though - pump it up and come back in 12- minutes - Put in new oil replace cap.
I get a better view when my rig is on a lift -its not at all any effort for me to get under the rig. It just I dont need to.
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True but when you change it from the bottom you are looking at both the top and the bottom.....
Agreed. The 2.4 is still around just not in the HRV....too bad...
I for sure want to do that on my Rubicon … just did … but, it does get in the brush etc …True but when you change it from the bottom you are looking at both the top and the bottom.....
Well my 2.4 had 386000 on it when I traded it in last June....I would be happy with that on the HRV....also I would take the 2.4 in my HRV in a heartbeat...The up side is your 1.8 will last a long if unexciting time though.
My 2021 HRV is the first AWD I have owned so it does require the rear Dif. fluid to be changed also..True.... for part of the bottom - you dont see much of the rear crawling under the engine.
I would submit most bottom problems can be tracked by what you find underneath your car in terms of leaks daily, but not all for sure.
I'm blessed /cursed with multiple AWD vehicles needing attention at every end and middle of the rigs.