[Vwdiesel] 1st oil change after rebuild?

[Shawn Wright]

On 27 Sep 2005 at 10:12, Libbybapa at wmconnect.com <Libbybapa at wmconnect.com> wrote:

> In a message dated 9/27/05 7:04:34 AM US Mountain Standard Time, 
> swright at zuiko.sls.bc.ca writes:
> 
> 
> > Should I dump the dino 
> > oil now, (and re-use it in my Jetta?) and switch? Should I change the 
> > filter? 
> > 
> 
> After a rebuild I've always dumped it within the first 50 miles.  Has always
> been nice and sparkly with very small bits of metal.  I wouldn't put it back in
> any engine.  Dino oil is cheap.  Filters are fairly cheap too.  I usually get
> them for less than $4 when I need to top off a parts order for free shipping. 

Ok, I'll dump it then. I need to calibrate the dipstick anyway. Maybe I'll try a 
magnet in a clean bucket and watch for shiny bits... :-)
Thanks


Shawn Wright
http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright
'85 Jetta D 
'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
 (see progress at http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels)
'82 Diesel Westy