Well, I used to do oil changes cold- then last time I did a warm oil change in the winter and got to see dirty oil drain out and realized that you guys were right that hot oil suspends contaminants. I think my engine is better for it and wish to continue this route, BUT... I checked back sometime later and saw my drain plug was leaking for the first time in 3 years of ownership and the first, iirc, hot oil change. This is on my truck.
In the past, though, I changed a Dodge Intrepid hot and got a handful of threads out. Also, after a few changes on a Sienna van threads came out as well, but was told it was cured with a new plug so it seems it was the plug threads and not from the pan.
What gives? I must be doing something wrong as lube shacks pretty much only change hot oil and appear to do no harm.
In the past, though, I changed a Dodge Intrepid hot and got a handful of threads out. Also, after a few changes on a Sienna van threads came out as well, but was told it was cured with a new plug so it seems it was the plug threads and not from the pan.
What gives? I must be doing something wrong as lube shacks pretty much only change hot oil and appear to do no harm.
