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4-cylinder advice / personal habits..... Posted by MI-Roger [Email]  (#882) [Profile/Gallery]
(more from MI-Roger) on Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:35:23
In Reply to: Time to change oil by myself, 2004 9-5, Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:57:30 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
1) I change the oil and filter every 5,000 miles
2) I use Mobil 5W/40 oil, just close your eyes and pretend it doesn't say Truck & SUV on the label.
3) I install a new drain plug washer every other time I change the oil. At the intermittent changes I flip the washer over.
4) For filters I had been using AC PF53 until their last supplier change. I switched to an oversized AC PFL400A filter about a year ago, the same filter used on Chrysler's Turbocharged PT Cruser. Mobil 1 filters are very good but pricey; Purolator Pure One filters are very good and less expensive, but very difficult to find in my local area.
5) I don't pre-fill the filter since it sits horizontal and would spill all over when installing.
6) I fold a sheet of aluminum foil to place under the old filter and direct leakage into the drain pan when removing the old filter.
7) Only use a 6-point 13mm socket (or wrench) to remove the drain plug. The plug material is soft and you will round off the bolt if you use a 12-point socket, even only once. I speak from experience.
Have fun.
2000lpt Sedan
165,500 miles
posted by 68.40.14...
_______________________________________ Saabs owned: 2008 9-5 Aero Sedan, sold at 227K miles 2006 9-3SC 2.0T - Wife's daily driver 2000 Viggen Convertible - Sold May, 2022 1964 Quantum IV Formula Car - Retirement project 2000 9-5lpt Sedan, sold at 318K miles
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