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> Type of oil matter?, I'm sure it's been asked 100 times..
terrymason
post Apr 27 2006, 03:42 PM
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A search of the forum didn't really yield anything useful, so I'll ask:

What type of oil and how much should I use when doing my first oil change?

the auto store sold me some max life (valvaline i believe) oil (bought 2 gallons) and a maxlife filter. Does this sound good? I'm not exactly sure how much oil to put in (I heard 9.5 quarts somewhere), so I was thinking about using 2 gallons, then topping off the rest.

oh yeah, it's a 71 1.7

Any advantage to using synethic, or a blend?

Thanks guys, I'm totally new to 914s (and air cooled in general) so any tips are welcome.

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post Apr 27 2006, 03:52 PM
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I think the guy at the parts store was not able to make the distinction between a 914 and a 911... A 1.7L 914 will typically use around 4 quarts of oil with a filter change. The 9.5 quart number is for 911 motors, which use a dry sump system, and as such, use a LOT more oil.

Weight of oil? That all depends, but a lot of folks have been happy with 20/50W. Synthetics are nice, but if your engine leaks oil, it'll leak even more with synthetic.

10/40 is good in winter, 20/50 is good in summer. Other folks may have other experience. And if someone like McMark or Raby chimes in here, I'd take their suggestions...

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terrymason   Type of oil matter?   Apr 27 2006, 03:42 PM
jhadler   I think the guy at the parts store was not able to...   Apr 27 2006, 03:52 PM
mike_the_man   I'd also try and find a better oil filter. Bo...   Apr 27 2006, 03:56 PM
Headrage   Something like 3.7 qts. of good dino 20-50w is fin...   Apr 27 2006, 04:01 PM
So.Cal.914   I have used synthetic for awhile now, 20/50 and I ...   Apr 27 2006, 04:03 PM
mike_the_man   Oh ya, I use Amsoil synthetic oil, for what its wo...   Apr 27 2006, 04:05 PM
davep   Be sure you get a quality filter, the generally av...   Apr 27 2006, 05:32 PM
Tobra   I like to pull the coil wire and turn it over a fe...   Apr 27 2006, 06:58 PM
Tom Perso   I'm a HUGE fan of Shell Rotella T, 15W-40. It...   Apr 27 2006, 07:37 PM
terrymason   Thanks everyone - I'm a Jeep guy who just got ...   Apr 27 2006, 07:39 PM
cnavarro   Go read http://www.LNengineering.com/oil.html. I...   Apr 28 2006, 06:29 AM
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