Oil, coolant. Change.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago IL
Oil, coolant. Change.
Oil, coolant. Change.
I’m gone store the car for winter, so I want to change the oil and coolant myself I’m 22 never change oil but I did the coolant an a old ford
. I did some research on this wonderful forum
but still I would like someone to walk me thru the entire process if you could.
And I have some other question to
Should I stick with Mobile one for oil or go with royal purple?
What kind of oil filter?
What coolant is the best? again Royal purple?
Should I change the thermostat to 160??? If I want to the engine to be cooler. All this not really change any think, if yes what the best one to get brand wise.
I heard that there is a kit that utilizes your garden hose to wash the old cooling fluid out of the engine any info on that?
How long do I run the engine after the change before I can store it??
I know that’s a lot of question and some of them were already discussed ant this or other site, I have done plenty off research I just one to make sure I have the right facts.
I know that the great car people will not mined to discussed this one more time
THANK YOU
Car:
1997 Coupe, A4, 90k miles owned for 4 moths.
I’m gone store the car for winter, so I want to change the oil and coolant myself I’m 22 never change oil but I did the coolant an a old ford
. I did some research on this wonderful forum but still I would like someone to walk me thru the entire process if you could. And I have some other question to
Should I stick with Mobile one for oil or go with royal purple?
What kind of oil filter?
What coolant is the best? again Royal purple?
Should I change the thermostat to 160??? If I want to the engine to be cooler. All this not really change any think, if yes what the best one to get brand wise.
I heard that there is a kit that utilizes your garden hose to wash the old cooling fluid out of the engine any info on that?
How long do I run the engine after the change before I can store it??
I know that’s a lot of question and some of them were already discussed ant this or other site, I have done plenty off research I just one to make sure I have the right facts.
I know that the great car people will not mined to discussed this one more time
THANK YOU
Car:
1997 Coupe, A4, 90k miles owned for 4 moths.
Drifting
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,590
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From: Littleton Colorado
A 160 deg thermostat is almost useless unless you get the computer reprogrammed to activate the fans at a lower temp. Save your money, and wait to find out what your Vette needs before buying stuff you may not need.
I don't know about the coolant, I would just leave it in myself. As long as its dexicool it shouldn't be an issue. Never heard of any kit for the C5, just open the stopcock or take a hose off. I'd look at getting a flush next spring given the age and milage.
Mobil One is good, but so is RP. Me, I use Mobil One. Any filter would do for storage... But a good one is the pureone. And DO NOT use any additives in the oil!
I'd be more concerned with the gas, use a high grade and maybe think about putting a fuel stablizer in it if its going to sit for a long time. Some thing that will help keep the gas from guming up and to help with moisture.
Also, get a battery tender, which is a small charger that will keep the batter charged. The battery will die if left dormant for a while, there is a small drain on the battery all the time.
I don't know about the coolant, I would just leave it in myself. As long as its dexicool it shouldn't be an issue. Never heard of any kit for the C5, just open the stopcock or take a hose off. I'd look at getting a flush next spring given the age and milage.
Mobil One is good, but so is RP. Me, I use Mobil One. Any filter would do for storage... But a good one is the pureone. And DO NOT use any additives in the oil!
I'd be more concerned with the gas, use a high grade and maybe think about putting a fuel stablizer in it if its going to sit for a long time. Some thing that will help keep the gas from guming up and to help with moisture.
Also, get a battery tender, which is a small charger that will keep the batter charged. The battery will die if left dormant for a while, there is a small drain on the battery all the time.
