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3.2 oil cooler question
Hi folks:
I want to change the oil in my '87 Carrera. I want to put in something totally different from what is in there, and in accordance with the "what oil" threads we have. How do I get all of the old stuff out? I can drain the engine, and the sump, but what about the rest of the oil occupying the lines to and from the oil cooler in the front fender and the oil in the cooler? Is there a way to get more of the oil in the system out of my car (beyond the two oil drain plugs)? Thanks. And for bonus points, anyone have any last words on the best oil for moderate Pacific North West climate at sea level (55-75 degrees)? Thanks muchly! Shel |
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09-14-2013, 08:03 PM
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mileage- more info...
It's a lovely, 80,000 mile original car that has been nicely treated and the engine has not been redone yet.
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09-14-2013, 08:04 PM
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I don't worry about getting it all...no big deal. I use Brad Penn 20w50 if you can find it locally (I can) or maybe someone else has a different favorite
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09-15-2013, 04:21 AM
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"anyone have any last words on the best oil for moderate Pacific North West "
LLLLLLLLLLLLET'S GET READY TO RRRRRUMBLLLLLLLLLE! |
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09-15-2013, 04:35 AM
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If you really want to get the oil out of the oil lines, spring for the $$$ and get the elephant racing finned lines that have a provision for draining them. I use Valvoline VR1 racing dino oil in both 911's.
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09-15-2013, 06:33 AM
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If you're really concerned just do two oil changes.
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09-15-2013, 06:39 AM
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Can't you unhook both ends of the oil lines and let them drain?
I had installed a front cooler on my 74 and there a drain plug in it as well as the oil tank and sump. What else am I missing? |
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09-15-2013, 07:22 AM
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I just did a search in order to try to find out the same thing. I was thinking that the best way to drain as much oil out of the front oil cooler as possible would be to drive the car until the car reaches operating temps, and the thermostat has opened up the front oil lines. At that point, pull the car into the driveway, jack up the front e while the thermostat is still open, and then open up the reserve bolt and start draining the oil.
Unless I am missing something, that should get all of the oil. Anyone have any thoughts/comments and this method? |
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07-07-2014, 06:12 AM
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I use Mobil 1 V-Twin.
But Brad Penn seems to be the oil of choice here in PDX
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07-07-2014, 07:05 AM
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I don't think you could raise the front high enough to compensate for the arc of the tube inside the right rear fender.
Two changes would be better that messing with the oil line threads, very fine and very soft. IMO.
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07-07-2014, 07:10 AM
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