Oil Change
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Oil Change
Just bought a 99 coupe to replace my 86 and in reading the owners manual it says to change the oil refer to the shop manual for proper procedure. What is different in a oil change that I should Know about. :steering:
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Re: Oil Change (rescue7)
Just bought a 99 coupe to replace my 86 and in reading the owners manual it says to change the oil refer to the shop manual for proper procedure. What is different in a oil change that I should Know about. :steering:
If you get it all drained add 6.5 quarts and check to see if it's full after you driven it up to temperature. Wait about an hour and check the level. I usually just put 7quarts in a as a bit of overfill doesn't seem to bother it.
To reset the oil life computer turn the ignition to on but do not start the car. Depress the gas pedal, fully, 3 times and it should reset to 100%. Honestly!
Also be gentle when you put the drainplug back in. The threads on the aluminum pan only need to see about 25 ft lbs of torque.
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Re: Oil Change (Richin Chicago)
Also be gentle when you put the drainplug back in. The threads on the aluminum pan only need to see about 25 ft lbs of torque.
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Re: Oil Change (2KFRC5)
Also be gentle when you put the drainplug back in. The threads on the aluminum pan only need to see about 25 ft lbs of torque.
OOPS! Should be 18 ft lbs, or 25Nm. :)
OOPS! Should be 18 ft lbs, or 25Nm. :)
I was doing it from memory which is fading quickly!
