Is Oil Extraction or Draining More Thorough?
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Extracting oil is more thorough than loosening the oil pan drain plug. Oil extraction uses compressed air to remove approximately 80% of the old oil, whereas draining by loosening the oil pan plug relies on gravity, which cannot fully remove old oil from small oil passages and holes. Therefore, using an oil extractor results in a cleaner oil change than draining via the oil pan plug. Below are some precautions for changing engine oil: 1. Drain the oil when it's hot for better fluidity. 2. Fill to the level indicated on the dipstick. 3. Choose the oil change interval based on vehicle condition, road conditions, oil quality, and driving habits. 4. Select oil based on driving environment, driving frequency, and the engine's requirements—prefer higher quality over lower.