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| FastFroggy |
 Dec 14 2015, 08:24 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 27-November 15 From: Ann Arbor MI Member No.: 19,415 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
Just started tinkering with the new toy. Removed the front spoiler and bumper to do some fiberglass repair. Now looking to do a first oil change, but a lot is new for me.
My 1.7l has an Accusump. Bought it that way. Looking guidance on how to properly change the oil. Also concerned if a special oil filer is needed. Thanks for any assistance.. |
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| stugray |
Dec 15 2015, 06:39 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,824 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
Be careful!
A type IV engine fully filled, then with enough extra oil to fill an accusump 'might' be too much oil to crank the engine. |
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| GregAmy |
Dec 15 2015, 11:44 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,311 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States 
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QUOTE(stugray @ Dec 15 2015, 07:39 AM)  Be careful! A type IV engine fully filled, then with enough extra oil to fill an accusump 'might' be too much oil to crank the engine. That's a valid concern. Accumsumps are typically 1, 2, or 3 quart systems. I would not want to start a Type IV engine - standard capacity 3.7 quarts? - with almost seven quarts of oil in it. On the other hand, I'd not want to start an engine with only 4 quarts in it if it has a 3 qt Accusump. What's the minimum amount of oil in these engines to still get oil pickup while stationary? I have to imagine that, at some point in the past, someone forgot to close the valve before shutoff, and drained the whole thing into the case, and re-started without issues. Froggy, get some numbers off that Accusump, tell us what size you have. |
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FastFroggy Newbie question - Accusump Dec 14 2015, 08:24 PM
Mike Bellis Need pics to see your setup. But you need to drain... Dec 14 2015, 10:06 PM GregAmy Open the valve, let the Accusump drain into the en... Dec 15 2015, 06:23 AM
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Open the valve, let the Accusump drain into the e... Dec 15 2015, 06:59 AM stugray
I have to imagine that, at some point in the past... Dec 15 2015, 12:20 PM GregAmy Well, if the Accumsump is only a quart, then I see... Dec 15 2015, 01:31 PM Jetsetsurfshop Here's my accusump .02cents.
If it a 2 quart ... Dec 15 2015, 03:29 PM FastFroggy Thanks for all the feedback, I will need to study ... Dec 15 2015, 08:02 PM brant I started a type 4 with a 3qt accusump many many t... Dec 15 2015, 08:53 PM |
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