Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 20:04:34 +0200 From: "Simon Putz" <simon.putznopsamline.de> Subject: Re: oil change on 9000
Hi, > low reading, because much of the oil will still be in the engine top half. I > usually check mine about 1-2 hrs after shutting down, which gives a > consistent reading. oh, maybe that caused it, i was checkign immediately after shutdown ... > As for the oil changing procedure, it's pretty simple. Find your drain plug > (quite obvious, on the oil pan, hex head). Warm up engine, shut down, and sorry im really a loser for easy mechanics ;P im more electrical/electronical where do i find the oil pan? its under the car or under the hood? do i need a torque wrench really ? i dont have one ... cant i just do it with a good feel ? ;P or how much is a torque wrench aprox. maybe its good to buy one also how much is a oil filter ? okay i will try to get haynes manual.. hope it helps a bit bye simon putz