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GOW · 11-12-2018, 06:49 AM

have a rebuilt 49 v8 20k miles on it ,runs great with great oil pressure. changing the oil do I need to take off the clean out plate off and clean the pan? the engine has an oil filter and have been running modern oils.

flatheadmurre · 11-12-2018, 07:03 AM

That cleanout was from the days when you really needed it.
Just change the oil the normal way.

big job · 11-12-2018, 07:10 AM

clean out plate; must be a truck pan. It wouldn't be a bad idea just for inspection for
a good nights sleep LOL

chap52 · 11-12-2018, 07:12 AM

Why not? Your under there anyway and seeing what is in there after 20k is reason enough for me to open it up. Ain't ya curious? Chap

GOW · 11-12-2018, 07:51 AM

ok.....thanks.....yes I am curious....but I tend to fix things that don't need fixin

tubman · 11-12-2018, 09:14 AM

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If the inspection cover is not leaking and you are not having any other problems, I agree with "Murre" to leave it alone. If you open it up, you are taking a chance of starting an oil leak as these have a reputation of being hard to get sealed.

19Fordy · 11-12-2018, 10:02 AM

Tubman is correct. No need to remove clean out on pan. Chances are it will leak after you reinstall it.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

JSeery · 11-12-2018, 06:29 PM

If you are really curious about the oil contaminants, I would send a sample in and have it tested. Not that expensive and much easier than messing with the oil pan cleanout. It will also provide you a lot more information.

Talkwrench · 11-12-2018, 06:36 PM

Just jamb your finger up in the drain hole and have a feel if its not sludgey [doubtful] and there's no metal bits I think you're good to go ; )

GOW · 11-13-2018, 06:24 AM

good idea

11-12-2018, 06:49 AM	#1
GOW Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UPSTATE,NY Posts: 158	oil change have a rebuilt 49 v8 20k miles on it ,runs great with great oil pressure. changing the oil do I need to take off the clean out plate off and clean the pan? the engine has an oil filter and have been running modern oils.

11-12-2018, 07:03 AM	#2
flatheadmurre Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,045	Re: oil change That cleanout was from the days when you really needed it. Just change the oil the normal way.

11-12-2018, 07:10 AM	#3
big job Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dighton, Mass Posts: 1,230	Re: oil change clean out plate; must be a truck pan. It wouldn't be a bad idea just for inspection for a good nights sleep LOL

11-12-2018, 07:12 AM	#4
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: oil change Why not? Your under there anyway and seeing what is in there after 20k is reason enough for me to open it up. Ain't ya curious? Chap

11-12-2018, 07:51 AM	#5
GOW Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UPSTATE,NY Posts: 158	Re: oil change ok.....thanks.....yes I am curious....but I tend to fix things that don't need fixin

11-12-2018, 09:14 AM	#6
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,319	Re: oil change Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If the inspection cover is not leaking and you are not having any other problems, I agree with "Murre" to leave it alone. If you open it up, you are taking a chance of starting an oil leak as these have a reputation of being hard to get sealed. Last edited by tubman; 11-12-2018 at 10:22 AM.

11-12-2018, 10:02 AM	#7
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,944	Re: oil change Tubman is correct. No need to remove clean out on pan. Chances are it will leak after you reinstall it. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

11-12-2018, 06:29 PM	#8
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: oil change If you are really curious about the oil contaminants, I would send a sample in and have it tested. Not that expensive and much easier than messing with the oil pan cleanout. It will also provide you a lot more information.

11-12-2018, 06:36 PM	#9
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: oil change Just jamb your finger up in the drain hole and have a feel if its not sludgey [doubtful] and there's no metal bits I think you're good to go ; ) __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

11-13-2018, 06:24 AM	#10
GOW Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UPSTATE,NY Posts: 158	Re: oil change good idea