scott schmerge
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So... I can't say I've read all 25 pages of posts, but I thought I'd give back to the forum by adding my .02c. I used M1EP with a Mahle Filter. My addition to the forum is that I also used a $15 12v pump I got off ebay to suck out the old oil. about 7.75 quarts came out and 8 quarts went back in. The electric oil gauge reads at max. The inexpensive pump is a good alternative to the more expensive Mity Vac. I originally purchased it for a transmission fluid drain and fill. So far I've used it for that, for differential drain and fill, for transfer case drain and fill, and now for oil changes until it dies. At $15 it's a no brainer. The only difficulty was fitting a 1/4" I.D. hose on the ******. Used a lighter to soften the vinyl tubing. My first LR4 oil change was the easiest and cleanest oil change I've ever done.
If I’m not mistaken, the truck takes 8 liters not 8 quarts. Not sure it’s enough variation to cause negative effects, but wanted to give a mention.
I agree, pumping it out is the way to go. I use my mightyvac. Love that thing.
Also, of note, I did give Mobil 1 0w20 high mileage a go on this last oil change. Did notice a improvement on MPG over my typical 5w20. +1 MPG Highway. Now average a bit more than 17.3 MPG with a heavy foot and a ton of wind resistance with my roof rack and light bars. I’ll take it.