I know I've said this is other threads in the past, but, as you can tell by looking. The motor leans back and the oil plug is on the front of the pan. (another great design) Since most people raise the front for access (2wd) Which does not allow all the oil to drain out. When I change oil I always raise the rear. Well today it's cold, (garage door is open) and I wasn't going to bother. Let me say, I'm glad I did raise it. Because a considerable amount came out after doing so. (might be more of a factor with a 4wd that has a leveling or lift kit).

My procedure may be ****, but this is what I do.

Warm the motor up for a few minutes.

Raise the rear up.

Remove plug and let it drain for a couple hours. I wait until it's barely dripping. Clean pan surface ,the plug and reinstall.

Next remove oil filter, (after I'm done cleaning all the oil off my hand,arm and sleeve) I wipe down the mating surface on the block. Put a little clean oil on the gasket and reinstall filter.

Then put 5qt's oil in. Start it for a minute or two. Shut it down and wait a few minutes and check level and add as needed. Mine take's about 5 1/2 qts.

I know everyone has a way they do it, and I'm just pointing out the fact that I think raising the rear is rather important, if you want to get as much of the old stuff out as possible.

Hope this helps someone.

 

I never thought about it but thats a good idea.

 

Check it out some time. You'll see how the pan is holding more crap.

 

I just park facing downhill in the driveway.

 

Same procedure here, only my driveway is sloped so I just turn my vehicle around

 

I guess mine takes 6.5 qts. I replaced the oil pan a few months ago because it was rusted and was leaking (there is a thread showing my OEM pan). I replaced it with what I thought was an OEM replacement, but I have put in six qt's and I'm still 1/2 a qt low. So, not only is raising the rear important, but so is checking the level obviously.

 

Enough with the double posts already. LOL

 

I wanna do a dry sump system.

 

I'm thinking the sump is dry enough when the plenum is blown.

 

Great advice.

I usually fill the filter 1/2 to 3/4 with oil so the pump gets oil right away rather than pulling oil into the filter first then sending to the bearings.