Why would you even DO an oil change after 1500 miles? Maybe after 2 years or one year, but certainly not after 6 months.I’m not sure a filter that’s been on for six months and 1500 miles needs to come off just yet.
That’s what I thought until I actually looked at my owners manual. For my Nissan it recommends six months regardless of mileage. Same with my Mazda. I’ve never done that with either.Why would you even DO an oil change after 1500 miles? Maybe after 2 years or one year, but certainly not after 6 months.
*Not sure if this is a reply to using a good oil filter more than once IF the oil filter is rated for 10K , 15K or 20K mile usage ? I have a well-kept GDI engine using FRAM Tough Guard or Ultra for two 4K ~ 5K mile OCI's with no ill affects .With DI engines and oil dilution bet on it! First OCI comes on the New Mazda in a few months yes its going to have an UOA why I want to get some vehicle history on weather Oil dilution is going to be a problem. My guess is people with New DI engines are clueless about this!
Anybody with a little common sense knows enough to drain the oil out of the filter if they don't change it.One way to answer your question: would you save a quart of used, drained oil and pour it back into the engine? Your leaving the old oil in the filter and you're getting the same result. Your car, your choice.
That’s what I’m going to start doing with my Nissan because the oil filter is hidden under a plastic shroud that requires several bolts to remove.*Not sure if this is a reply to using a good oil filter more than once IF the oil filter is rated for 10K , 15K or 20K mile usage ? I have a well-kept GDI engine using FRAM Tough Guard or Ultra for two 4K ~ 5K mile OCI's with no ill affects .
To each there own - however the small amount of left-over oil in an oil filter is far less than what remains in your engine / oil pan when you change the oil . Next , some oil filter gaskets will not seat properly and are prone to leaking once installed for an OCI , then removed to empty oil out and then re-installed . Best to leave a twice used oil filter alone and when you do remove it you do so because it's going in the garbage .Anybody with a little common sense knows enough to drain the oil out of the filter if they don't change it.