My first oil change!
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My first oil change!
Good sunday all!
I am doing my first oil change on the Xj6. WHOO!!
Was wondering a couple of things
1 - Is there a set troque amount for the pan bolt or just "tight"??
2 - Do i need a crush washer or can i use whatever is on there already?
3 - How many miles between each oil change is best practice??
All info and experiences very welcome and appreciated!
Chris
I am doing my first oil change on the Xj6. WHOO!!
Was wondering a couple of things
1 - Is there a set troque amount for the pan bolt or just "tight"??
2 - Do i need a crush washer or can i use whatever is on there already?
3 - How many miles between each oil change is best practice??
All info and experiences very welcome and appreciated!
Chris
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Technically speaking I'm sure there's a spec but simply "tight" is what most people go with.
2 - Do i need a crush washer or can i use whatever is on there already?
If not leaking, reuse what's there. No need to replace every time.
3 - How many miles between each oil change is best practice??
If lots of city driving and/or short trip driving I'd go with 3000 miles. If the cars sees a fair bit of highway use, I'd go with 5000
Cheers
DD
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Technically speaking I'm sure there's a spec but simply "tight" is what most people go with.
If not leaking, reuse what's there. No need to replace every time.
Opinions will vary.
If lots of city driving and/or short trip driving I'd go with 3000 miles. If the cars sees a fair bit of highway use, I'd go with 5000
Cheers
DD
If not leaking, reuse what's there. No need to replace every time.
Opinions will vary.
If lots of city driving and/or short trip driving I'd go with 3000 miles. If the cars sees a fair bit of highway use, I'd go with 5000
Cheers
DD
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Only differences of consequence:
1. the horizontal filter will make amess when removing!!!
2. A lot more oil needed to fill the sump than most USA cars.
DINO 20-50 is just fine in our clime. I like the Valvoline aka CARQUEST, but most any is fine. I choose the best price!!
I suspect I've done my last DIY oil change. getting down not too bad, but, getting back up, oh me..
Carl.
1. the horizontal filter will make amess when removing!!!
2. A lot more oil needed to fill the sump than most USA cars.
DINO 20-50 is just fine in our clime. I like the Valvoline aka CARQUEST, but most any is fine. I choose the best price!!
I suspect I've done my last DIY oil change. getting down not too bad, but, getting back up, oh me..
Carl.
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Only differences of consequence:
1. the horizontal filter will make amess when removing!!!
2. A lot more oil needed to fill the sump than most USA cars.
DINO 20-50 is just fine in our clime. I like the Valvoline aka CARQUEST, but most any is fine. I choose the best price!!
I suspect I've done my last DIY oil change. getting down not too bad, but, getting back up, oh me..
Carl.
1. the horizontal filter will make amess when removing!!!
2. A lot more oil needed to fill the sump than most USA cars.
DINO 20-50 is just fine in our clime. I like the Valvoline aka CARQUEST, but most any is fine. I choose the best price!!
I suspect I've done my last DIY oil change. getting down not too bad, but, getting back up, oh me..
Carl.
How much does the XJ6 take? I remember reading somewhere 8Quarts???
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