Oil change at trusted mechanic vs. Dealership

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by Robert986

When I change oil I weigh the old oil and put in the exact same amount of oil. Easy peasy..

Not being critical, but I would think that would be kind of a headache. And probably kind of messy. No? What container(s) do you weigh it in?

[pilot4fn]

Originally Posted by Frodo

Not being critical, but I would think that would be kind of a headache. And probably kind of messy. No? What container(s) do you weigh it in?

Might be that he meaned 'measure the oil'...

[Robert986]

Originally Posted by Frodo

Not being critical, but I would think that would be kind of a headache. And probably kind of messy. No? What container(s) do you weigh it in?

No actually it´s very very easy!

I use this container: https://www.biltema.se/bil---mc/mc/verkstadsutrustning/verktyg/spilloljedunk-bilmc-2000024001

First I weigh myself on a bathroom scale, holding the empty container. I tap the oil straight from the car into the container, then I stand on the bathroom scale again holding the full container.

I now have the weight of the old oil, I calculate the volume in litres and fill up the car with the exact amout.

Super easy!

:dance:

[pilut2]

Originally Posted by Robert986

First I weigh myself on a bathroom scale, holding the empty container. I tap the oil straight from the car into the container, then I stand on the bathroom scale again holding the full container.

I now have the weight of the old oil, I calculate the volume in litres and fill up the car with the exact amout.

Super easy!

That is an extra step that I would never have considered- you must be an engineer.
I initially add 8 litres of oil and then drive the car. The following morning I check the dipstick and top it off if necessary- it usually takes a mouthful or so- (I'm not an engineer... LOL!).

[maytag]

Originally Posted by Robert986

No actually it´s very very easy!

I use this container: https://www.biltema.se/bil---mc/mc/verkstadsutrustning/verktyg/spilloljedunk-bilmc-2000024001

First I weigh myself on a bathroom scale, holding the empty container. I tap the oil straight from the car into the container, then I stand on the bathroom scale again holding the full container.

I now have the weight of the old oil, I calculate the volume in litres and fill up the car with the exact amout.

Super easy!

:dance:

I feel like I'm being punked here. If you're going to convert to volume anyway, why not simply measure the volume that you removed?

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[Robert986]

Originally Posted by maytag

I feel like I'm being punked here. If you're going to convert to volume anyway, why not simply measure the volume that you removed?

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Haha, no Punking.. Measuring would be an extra step, pouring and dripping.. to me this is easy, clean & fast. Previously, to avoid overfilling I poured a little less than expected, waited for the oil to settle, checked level, poured, waited, checked... Now I just pour the exact amount the first time.

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by Robert986

No actually it´s very very easy!

I use this container: https://www.biltema.se/bil---mc/mc/verkstadsutrustning/verktyg/spilloljedunk-bilmc-2000024001

First I weigh myself on a bathroom scale, holding the empty container. I tap the oil straight from the car into the container, then I stand on the bathroom scale again holding the full container.

I now have the weight of the old oil, I calculate the volume in litres and fill up the car with the exact amout.

Super easy!

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I guess that works (though I see maytag's point).

I just use the 5 qt containers (two, of course). Pour one in, right off the bat. I’ve got a plastic container with a snap-on lid that originally contained Hot and Sour soup from a local Chinese takeout place. Ran it through the dishwasher and now keep it in the garage, lid on, with my oil change stuff. It holds exactly 1 qt. I’ll pour clean oil from the 2nd 5-qt jug into it til it’s full, then pour nearly all of the rest into the car. Start her up, run it for a minute (looking underneath for possible leaks), then check the level. Add a ‘glug’ or two as needed. Check again. Done.

While I still prefer judicious filling and use of the dipstick, I do salute your devotion to precision!

[Robert986]

Originally Posted by Frodo

I guess that works (though I see maytag's point).

I just use the 5 qt containers (two, of course). Pour one in, right off the bat. I’ve got a plastic container with a snap-on lid that originally contained Hot and Sour soup from a local Chinese takeout place. Ran it through the dishwasher and now keep it in the garage, lid on, with my oil change stuff. It holds exactly 1 qt. I’ll pour clean oil from the 2nd 5-qt jug into it til it’s full, then pour nearly all of the rest into the car. Start her up, run it for a minute (looking underneath for possible leaks), then check the level. Add a ‘glug’ or two as needed. Check again. Done.

While I still prefer judicious filling and use of the dipstick, I do salute your devotion to precision!

Well, thanks for the salute!

[Frodo]

Well you're welcome!
Around these parts, that and a dollar (or two) will get you a cup of coffee!

[ike84]

Originally Posted by Robert986

Well, thanks for the salute!

Dude, are you married? My wife would destroy me if I lugged 10l of motor oil into my bathroom, or took the bathroom scale out to the lab!

Just poking at ya, very interesting approach. The one thing you may want to consider while doing this though it's that all these cars have blowby, and will inherently get some fuel into the oil, throwing of the density of the fluid and your calculations.

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[Qingdao]

Originally Posted by ike84

Dude, are you married? My wife would destroy me if I lugged 10l of motor oil into my bathroom, or took the bathroom scale out to the lab!

Just poking at ya, very interesting approach. The one thing you may want to consider while doing this though it's that all these cars have blowby, and will inherently get some fuel into the oil, throwing of the density of the fluid and your calculations.

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Recently I drug a subframe into my bathroom scale and measured it... My scale my bathroom my house; the wife gets the privilege to live there.



Damn ya'll on this forum could mess up a can of chicken noodle soup with overthinking.

[TeamOxford]

Originally Posted by Qingdao

Damn ya'll on this forum could mess up a can of chicken noodle soup with overthinking.

Amen to that.

Just sayin'...........

TO

[ike84]

Originally Posted by Qingdao

Recently I drug a subframe into my bathroom scale and measured it... My scale my bathroom my house; the wife gets the privilege to live there.







Damn ya'll on this forum could mess up a can of chicken noodle soup with overthinking.

Hah! That's the funniest **************** I've seen on here in a while.

This place is better than some though. Have you ever been to bobistheoilguy before? Lord have mercy they fight religious wars over oil viscosities on a daily basis. And everyone else is wrong, every time lol.

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