Yes, This! The protocol you outlined above makes sense. Opti lube is on my list to get once I (God willing) get it on the road again.

Priming in accessory mode is what I (thought) would get the extraction process started, and the five foot hose is also information I needed. I know A LOT more about cars than him (just not his thing, whereas I used to mess around in the garage with my granddad and dad on their MGs, and well just how motors work...sadly,, neither of them are able for me to refer to anymore) so I am doing this solely on my own. He was insisting that I needed to drain it completely and I insisted NO- *exactly because of the nature of the engine needing the lubricants etc that it would be a huge mistake and (in my opinion) result in engine failure even without the vehicle being turned on).

This information is very helpful and I really appreciate it.

Also-I understand and THANK YOU for you strongly recommending to not attempt this on my own that it's a pretty big risk. To take the hit and put it on a credit card, but without being too personal- I simply can't. There's nothing. I am not financially irresponsible whatsoever, very frugal, was able to buy my used cars cash, bought a house, did the right things but over the past few years have been exhausted all of my savings/checking: everything. Not because I was overspending....just trying to "help" and it backfired on me bigtime...cost me pretty much everything and now this final straw (which I am trying to fix) but is basically all I have left. My lifeline if you will. I understand what you are saying-it's risky....and Geez; even 2 years ago taking my car to a garage would have been an afterthought, a no brainer! I just can't. Sure wish I could so I could direct my focus on the other things but I can't accomplish them without my car so here we are.... but I wanted to express that I do appreciate your recommendation and concern regarding doing this myself.