oil change

GOW

GOW

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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.
 
clean out plate; must be a truck pan. It wouldn't be a bad idea just for inspection for
a good nights sleep LOL
 
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
 
ok.....thanks.....yes I am curious....but I tend to fix things that don't need fixin
 
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.
 
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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.
 
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.
 
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 ; )
 
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