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Doing my frist oil change on this car. [which oil 0w40 or 5w40]

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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Slider
If this is really your very first time changing oil in your "P" car, I feel I must mention the little issue of the size of your drain pan...

The pan must be able to capture about 8 liters of oil within 2 seconds because that's how long it takes to empty the whole thing and if you are using "standard" oil draining hardware, you will become a member of the "Valdez" club. This is not a joke!
LOL, a great warning indeed!
 
Old Nov 16, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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Yes thanks for reminding me that. I have a pan that fits.
 
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