chazdo2
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Because I cant do anything right the first time I have to split the tractor again. Of course I put new oil in it. Is there any way to do this without draining all the oil back out?
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well... if you clean the drain bung area, and have clean pails, you can drain the oil and refill.. I might run it thru a paint strainer in case a fleck of gunk flies into it.
I don't often catch and refill.. but have done as you have and had to redrain a sump just after working on it.
I don't often catch and refill.. but have done as you have and had to redrain a sump just after working on it.
skylarkguy
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Yeah I'd try to capture it in clean (perhaps new) containers then filter it on the way back in....I've had to do that too...i've also poured 4 quarts of oil straight through an engine by leaving out the drain plug...now that's embarrassing.
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I did almost as bad when changing my motor oil in lawn mower, forgot to put back the drain plug and put about a quart of full synthetic on the ground.
I would thoroughly clean a drain pan or use the bucket that you just took the oil out of as a catch basin. No reason not to catch and reuse it as long as you clean up the underside to make sure no clumps of dirt fall in the container.
