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1st oil change! Checking my list - am I set? |
auto_cran |
Mar 12 2012, 08:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 12-February 12 From: Dallas, Texas Member No.: 14,123 Region Association: None |
So I'm getting ready to do my first oil change on our newly acquired '74 1.8.
Getting ready to order the following from Atlanta: Mahle-Knecht oil filter Victor Reinz Oil Gasket Set (includes 2 gaskets, crush washer for strainer, washer for drain plug) Anything else I need? Any tips/trickes I need to know about? I change the oil on all my other cars, but those are Toyotas, Fords, & Chevys. This is my first time owning & changing the oil on a German car. Also - my searches show most use 20W-50 oil in their 914. I'm in Dallas, Tx and I typically use 10W30 in most of my cars. Should I use 20W-50 in the 914? Any tips / suggestions are welcome! I still owe you all pics. Hope to get them by the weekend. thanks Chris (auto_cran) |
914Mels |
Mar 13 2012, 03:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 357 Joined: 20-June 11 From: Santee Member No.: 13,221 Region Association: Southern California |
I highly recommend leaving the strainer plate alone unless your old oil is coming out in chunks. The screen won't stop anything your spin on filter won't catch. If you're new to type 4 engines, resist overtightening the oil filter if you see drips in the same area, it could be the oil pressure switch leaking down onto the filter or your oil cooler. Both are directly above the filter. Good luck!
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