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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) |
type47 |
Mar 13 2012, 04:27 AM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Be careful with the torque on the strainer nut it's "low", something like 9.4 ft-lbs, check exact number to make sure. Over torquing can break a tab inside the engine that the bolt that holds the oil pick-up threads into and ruin the engine... Not sure if cleaning the strainer is required every oil change but with a new-to-you car, would be on my list....
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rwilner |
Mar 13 2012, 06:24 AM
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No Ghosts in the Machine Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 11,530 Region Association: North East States |
I'd recommend you also adjust your valves, especially if the car is "new to you."
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