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| 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) |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Mar 13 2012, 06:35 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Valvline VR-1 no longer has zinc and is priced higher than Brad Penn. I found a local hot rod speed shop 1 mile from my shop that has Brad Penn for under 5 bucks a quart.
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| 1973-914-2L |
Mar 14 2012, 09:05 PM
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914 newb ... Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 4-March 12 From: Stockton, Nor-Cal Member No.: 14,217 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(vsg914 @ Mar 13 2012, 05:35 AM)  Valvline VR-1 no longer has zinc and is priced higher than Brad Penn. I found a local hot rod speed shop 1 mile from my shop that has Brad Penn for under 5 bucks a quart. The Valvoline Vr-1 does still contain ZDDP .. as long as you get the one that does .. they have racing oil under the same banner that does not have the ZDDP ... just ordered 3 cases last week from AZ and got it for 5.29 per qt minus 2 dollar instant rebate net cost 3.29 qt ... next time it goes on sale I will be sure to post here .. at Pelican we have an oil on sale emergency broadcast system ... Brad penn is a great oil though ran it in my 911SC for years .. and the PO had ran it before that ... Steve |
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auto_cran 1st oil change! Checking my list - am I set? Mar 12 2012, 08:56 PM
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So I'm getting ready to do my first oil chang... Mar 12 2012, 09:02 PM luskesq You might also do a search on this site for oil re... Mar 12 2012, 09:39 PM type47 Be careful with the torque on the strainer nut it... Mar 13 2012, 04:27 AM
rwilner I'd recommend you also adjust your valves, esp... Mar 13 2012, 06:24 AM URY914 I like to jack it up outside and spray it down wit... Mar 13 2012, 06:59 AM auto_cran Thanks for all the tips & ideas! :) Wil... Mar 13 2012, 07:38 AM vsg914 If it was properly installed it will spin off by h... Mar 13 2012, 08:03 AM 914Mels I highly recommend leaving the strainer plate alon... Mar 13 2012, 03:22 PM krazykonrad Loosening the cap where you put in the oil helps g... Mar 13 2012, 04:05 PM Dave_Darling A "strap" wrench usually doesn't fit... Mar 13 2012, 05:46 PM auto_cran Wow - I'm getting a lot of good information he... Mar 13 2012, 08:45 PM Dave_Darling Yes, the gaskets are for the strainer.
Don't ... Mar 14 2012, 10:57 AM eyesright Is that the red 1.8 from craigslist? Looked like a... Mar 14 2012, 02:16 PM tadink I was able to get to everything I needed by drivin... Mar 14 2012, 03:11 PM GeorgeRud Ramps are nice to use for this. If you do use jac... Mar 14 2012, 03:31 PM auto_cran Ok - if I don't need to get the car too high, ... Mar 14 2012, 06:44 PM auto_cran Steve - is this what you got at AZ?
http://www.au... Mar 14 2012, 09:32 PM 1973-914-2L Thats the one .. the multi weight 20-50w .. had mi... Mar 14 2012, 09:43 PM NJ914Guy Hey guys, not trying to hi-jack this thread but wi... Mar 14 2012, 11:19 PM vsg914 The car needs to be sitting level to completely dr... Mar 15 2012, 04:17 AM |
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