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First Oil Change any tips, which oil? |
klikkid3 |
Jul 17 2008, 02:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 111 Joined: 2-July 08 From: san bernardino Member No.: 9,242 Region Association: Southern California |
Well I just purchased the car a couple of weeks ago and its time to get a little more familiar with it starting with the basics, oil change time. Anyone have any tips for a first timer. I have changed the oil in my 65 el camino for over a decade but never had a chance to on my 65 ghia (before I wrecked it). I read the post on oil suggestions and it was kind of all over the place. I have a 1.7 FI that, I do not know mileage ofcourse and its a daily driver (mostly freeway) in super hot southern california . Any info would help thankyou.
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YksKrad |
Jul 17 2008, 02:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 72 Joined: 14-February 05 From: Rolla, MO Member No.: 3,602 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Mostly from being a forum troll I've learned that the best is apparently Brad Penn 20w50...
I can't say from experience, since mine has been on stand for 2 years though. I used Mobil1 10w30 before that, since the Haynes Manual I had said 30 weight. |
Cap'n Krusty |
Jul 17 2008, 03:35 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Actually, we've been using 20w50 since I worked at a dealership in 1973/74. 10w30 is WAAAAAY too thin, especially for San Berdoo. The Cap'n
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6freak |
Jul 17 2008, 03:41 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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yeahmag |
Jul 17 2008, 03:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,421 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California |
Mobile 1 no longer has the concentrations of ZDDP that our engines need. Brad Penn is the way to go.
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TravisNeff |
Jul 17 2008, 03:44 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Use Mahle or Mann filters!
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yeahmag |
Jul 17 2008, 03:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,421 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California |
That or in my opinion the (rather expensive) K&N.
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StratPlayer |
Jul 17 2008, 07:25 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,278 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Running Brad Penn in mine...
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Pat Garvey |
Jul 17 2008, 08:02 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Been running Castrol GT 10W30 for years, but it can cold here in the winter - which doesn't matter, since the 914 is smothered in blankets & covers during that time.
I say no to synthetics, because it creates oil leaks. Engine wasn't designed for them either. |
Rand |
Jul 17 2008, 08:08 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Brad Penn is supposed to be the best for these engines.
I run Castrol 20w50. Easy to find locally and has served my engine well for almost 140,000 miles. |
Cap'n Krusty |
Jul 17 2008, 08:26 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Let's treat the newbie to a little technique ................
Use ONLY a German filter, Mann, Mahle, Knecht, Hengst. I can't comment on the K&N, as I don't use them. Their air filters are crap, but the oil filters are supposed to be pretty good, and pricey. Make sure the old o-ring comes off with the filter. Use a good quality oil. Brad Penn oil has the right additives, others seem not to have them. That's up to you. Where you live, 20w50 is a MUST. Takes 4 quarts, more or less. When you get your filter, get a sump gasket kit. 2 gaskets and one crush washer. When you remove the screen and cover, clean them well and remove the old crush washer from the nut. You may have to use a knife to pry it off. Clean the area where the gaskets go, as well. When you install the screen, cover, and gaskets, install the nut and washer with your fingers, rotating the cover to assure the gasket seats properly. The split side of the crush washer goes toward the nut, away from the cover. This is VERY important. NO GLUE! No sealant, no glop, no RTV. Nothing. Ever. Once it's seated, the nut gets 11 ft. lbs of torque, No more, no less. If you overtighten it, you run the risk of breaking the center cam journal, thereby ruining your day, week, month, and probably your year. Have a good time! The Cap'n BTW, there are good 914 people near you, most of whom will be glad to guide you along .................................. |
klikkid3 |
Jul 17 2008, 08:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 111 Joined: 2-July 08 From: san bernardino Member No.: 9,242 Region Association: Southern California |
Wow thank you all, that was an awesome response. The previous owner had a box full of extras that I had to pry from his hands right before I drove off in his little black beauty and those oil filters were in it. I will need that kit you were talking about though, there is a mechanic shop just down the street called the German Auto Haus, any one hear of it, good or bad reviews? But I feel much more comfortable changing the oil now.
THANKYOU ALL, Phill |
swl |
Jul 18 2008, 07:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,409 Joined: 7-August 05 From: Kingston,On,Canada Member No.: 4,550 Region Association: Canada |
Damn Krusty! That has classic thread written all over it. Something so basic with an absolutely complete response. BZ
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6freak |
Jul 18 2008, 07:57 AM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Actually, we've been using 20w50 since I worked at a dealership in 1973/74. 10w30 is WAAAAAY too thin, especially for San Berdoo. The Cap'n Mobile 1 ...you get your money back in the long run I thought he was talk`n about a fresh rebuild...old motor old car !brad pen i do agree with and the mahle filters....good luck |
So.Cal.914 |
Jul 18 2008, 08:21 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 First Oil Change any tips Put the drain plug back in before adding new oil. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
jetboy |
Jul 18 2008, 09:15 AM
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914 Uber Noob Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 16-September 05 From: Riverside, CA Member No.: 4,810 Region Association: Southern California |
Good to see another newbie just around the corner from me. i only recently picked up a black '73 1.7l and am still trying to get used to it (i am admittedly NOT a mechanic, heh). Oh, and as your even newer than I, then, I only feel it proper to point out that all newbies are (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) but (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) .
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