Hi folks
Doing my first engine oil change on a new to me 2012 4.4tdv8.
Is it best to drain the oil rather than suck it out?
And is it best practice to run an additive and change oil x2 or is that overkill?

Rgds
Bren

Vacuum pump gets most of it

I don’t use a flush
Just change 2x a year or every 6k miles whichever gives the most frequent interval

Use quality oil that meets or exceeds the spec requirement

Did it come with a service history so you know when the last change was? If not and you suspect it's been neglected it may be worth draining from the sump as this may remove any sludge buildup which can't be sucked up through the narrower tube. 2x oil changes per year are usualy sufficient but again if it's been neglected you could fill with the cheapest oil, run it up to temperature and then drain and refill with proper stuff to be sure. Make sure you use C1 grade for the final fill but it doesn't have to be a fancy high performance spec or brand as soot loading and dilution with diesel from DPF regens are the main reasons to change the oil and not any breakdown in the base stock itself unless you are using it for heavy towing or serious off road competition use. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)

which oil are we using at the moment guys?
my oil change is coming up due

I used Petronas from Opie last time. Cheers, Greg
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2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

I use the same or the equivalent from S&A and see no reason to change. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)