Do You Need to Change the Oil When Replacing the Oil Pump?

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DeFinn
08/28/25 2:09am
Replacing the oil pump does not require changing the oil. If the oil is not dirty, you can use tools to catch it and then refill it after the oil pump is installed. Structure of the Oil Pump: The oil pump has a simple structure, small size, light weight, and high oil delivery capacity. The cycloidal rotor pump adopts a meshing structure of inner and outer rotors, with fewer teeth and compact structural dimensions. It can form a sealed cavity without the need for other isolating components, resulting in fewer parts. Motion Characteristics: The operation is smooth with low noise. The cycloidal rotor pump has only one tooth difference between the inner and outer rotors. During relative motion, the sliding speed of the tooth surfaces is low, and the meshing point continuously moves along the tooth profiles of the inner and outer rotors, resulting in minimal wear between the two rotor tooth surfaces. Due to the large enveloping angle of the suction and discharge chambers, close to 145 degrees, both the suction and discharge times are sufficient. Therefore, the oil flow is smooth, the motion is stable, and the noise is significantly lower than that of a gear pump.
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VonJourney
09/09/25 7:34am
When replacing the oil pump, I usually take the opportunity to change the engine oil as well—it's my personal practice. After removing the old pump, some oil inevitably leaks from the oil pan and may get contaminated with dust or debris. If you reuse the old oil with the new pump, those contaminants could clog the new pump or damage engine bearings. Having worked on several cars myself, I always seize the moment to replace both the oil and oil filter—it actually saves effort by eliminating the need for a separate maintenance session later. Plus, fresh oil provides better lubrication for the new pump, extending its overall lifespan—why not take that extra step? Regularly monitor your oil’s color while driving; if it appears black or contains particles, it’s a warning sign.
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