[s-cars] DIY Oil Change Question

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Igor replied:

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


Thnks Igor.... That is good stuff, appreciate your help !!

Randy