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| orthobiz |
 Oct 20 2007, 08:08 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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OK, it's like riding a bike, right? But I haven't changed the oil in 20 years (meaning I wasn't driving a 914 during those years). Anyway, I put about 1200 miles on my 1974 this summer and I'm close to putting it away for the winter. I guess I should change the oil and filter, right? I started out with fresh everything.
So, is it important to: 1. Drain while the engine is warm or hot? 2. Change the filter every time? 3. Clean out that screen thing? 4. Torque the bolt(s) back on (what values of torque?) 5. Have the car perfectly flat while draining, not jacked up at all? Putting oil back in: Will it suffice to fill the oil filter with oil and then add three more quarts? Thanks! There's gotta be a step by step thread on this...if so, please direct me. Paul |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Oct 20 2007, 08:33 AM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
Oil Drain Plug........... (mKg)2.2.............(FtLb) 16
Approx. 3.5 liters/3.7 U.S. gt I do mine warm, looks like you have the rest covered. |
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| DNHunt |
Oct 20 2007, 09:16 AM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
When was the last time the sump screen was changed/cleaned? I like to look at what's on the sump plate.
I adjust the valves before I warm up the oil. They usually are fine but' it's nice to know. Dave |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Oct 20 2007, 09:26 AM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
orthobiz? Can you get me a carbonfiber cane shaft? (Not kidding)
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| orthobiz |
Oct 20 2007, 09:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(DNHunt @ Oct 20 2007, 11:16 AM)  When was the last time the sump screen was changed/cleaned? I like to look at what's on the sump plate. I adjust the valves before I warm up the oil. They usually are fine but' it's nice to know. Dave Brad Mayeur resealed things, adjusted the valves, I'm sure he cleaned the sump screen. I've read that stripping the sump plate bolt is one of the last things you wanna do, so I'm a little shy about doing it with every oil change. Is it necessary? Paul |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Oct 20 2007, 10:07 AM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(orthobiz @ Oct 20 2007, 08:59 AM) QUOTE(DNHunt @ Oct 20 2007, 11:16 AM) When was the last time the sump screen was changed/cleaned? I like to look at what's on the sump plate. I adjust the valves before I warm up the oil. They usually are fine but' it's nice to know. Dave Brad Mayeur resealed things, adjusted the valves, I'm sure he cleaned the sump screen. I've read that stripping the sump plate bolt is one of the last things you wanna do, so I'm a little shy about doing it with every oil change. Is it necessary? Paul If you have not seen it done on your car, Yes. Check the contents of the screen, looking for excess metal or other foreign matter. Finger tighten the bolts and use a torque wrench. |
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