[s-cars] DIY Oil Change Question

[Igor Kessel]

Lewis Consulting wrote:
> Hi Guys,
>  
> I have always taken my car in for oil changes.... what challenges (I can screw up the simplest
> things) will I face if I do it myself and do I need anything special?  I have heard replacing the
> belly pan is tricky.
>  
> thanks guys

Randy,
the most frequent mistake that almost everyone I know did at least once 
is leaving the old filter gasket on the oil sump flange. The new filter 
comes with its own gasket. The subsequent mishap known as "double 
gasket" will create an Exxon Valdez spill on your garage floor at the 
first start up.

Don't forget to smear some oil on the new filter gasket before screwing 
it on. This will prevent the scenario above at the next oil change.

Hand tighten the new filter. IME it exactly equals to the required "turn 
3/4 turn after the gasket touches the flange".

If you want to eliminate dealing with the drain plug and renewing 
Aluminium o-rings for good get yourself a Fumoto T-207 valve.

The AAN takes approx 5.5 quarts. Fill it up with 5 quarts, start it up, 
run for a minute, shut it off, wait a few minutes, check the level. Top 
off to the MAX.

Use only quality oil filters. I buy strictly OEM, which are made by Mann 
and Mahle. The reason is the lack of the antidrain valve in the cheap 
aftermarket filters like for example in the Fram 2870 and the like. You 
don't want to start your engine dry in the morning.

I personally firmly believe that no turbo motor should ever see anything 
but quality synthetic oil. I use Mobil-1.

-- 
Igor Kessel
two turbo quattros