OK. I just changed the oil in my car. got the old oil out, changed the filter, and put the new oil in. Here's my question. After putting the new oil in am I supposed to start the car to let the new oil run through the system or let it set for a while before starting the car?
2007-07-14 10:28:11 · 12 answers · asked by wwfattitude_98 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Start it up and check the drain plug and filter for leaks while it is running. After that, check the oil again, then you are done.
2007-07-14 10:31:51 · answer #1 · answered by Bill D 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As others have told you, just idle it for a while to fill up the filter and check for leaks.
(The filter will lower the level just a tad.)
It's too late now, but the "run" thing is it's a good idea to idle the engine a while BEFORE you change the oil to get the maximum amount of dirt & sludge into suspension so it runs out with the old oil.
(Just be careful when you drain the hot oil.)
2007-07-14 11:53:29 · answer #2 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STart the eng. watch the your oil pressure gage make sure it comes up to the norm. for car stop eng. let it sit for a couple of mins and check the oil it should be down the amount that the oil filter holds top of check for leaks at the drain plug and filter if it OK then your redy to go .
this would be a good time to also check you belts air filter brake fluid and a good general check of all the eng comt.
remember if you look after the small things the big ones can
be prevented
GOOD LUCK BRAD
2007-07-14 10:39:21 · answer #3 · answered by BRADLEY A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you've got everything back together and there are no leaks...
Start the car and let it run for 20-30 seconds. Shut it off, wait a minute or so, and check the oil. Add as needed. You don't need to let the oil "set".
2007-07-14 10:32:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
added to what Bill D said / let the oil get hot (5 minutes normal running) to check for the leaks -- the oil gets thinner as it gets hotter.
Don't let it run without a glance every little bit though, an oil leak at the filter can empty your oil pretty quick.
After that is when you let it set (2 to 5 minutes) and double check that the oil is full.
2007-07-14 10:34:21 · answer #5 · answered by theleb63 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bitterspeak is and idiot.
The oil can not get into the oil filter unless you run the car.
You did good as long as there are no leaks, and you
re-checked the level a little while after shuting off the engine.
2007-07-14 10:50:53 · answer #6 · answered by ronkpaws 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After putting the oil in, start the engine and let it idle while you check the transmission fluid. Shut engine off and wait a few minutes. Check your power steering fluid, brake fluid and coolant levels while waiting and then recheck the engine oil.
2007-07-14 10:36:55 · answer #7 · answered by Ron B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whenever you alter an oil clear out you're able to get rid of the previous one, wipe down the mating floor the place the hot clear out will mouth to, then wipe slightly clean oil over the gasket on the hot clear out. Now, deploy the hot clear out with the aid of screwing it into place till it comes into touch with the mounting floor, then tighten it yet another a million/2 to 3/4 turn with the aid of hand. it is all the "torque" you prefer on an oil clear out and once you're executed there could be no leaks in any respect.
2016-10-19 04:43:52 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's fine. You're not required to. It's more for a piece of mind more than anything else.
After you fill it with oil, it would've already run its course to the filter. So there is no difference if you were to start your car or letting it "set."
2007-07-14 10:33:30 · answer #9 · answered by bitterspeak 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
start the car .check for leaks.shut down car .check oil level.fill to proper level.
2007-07-14 10:39:23 · answer #10 · answered by big will 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋