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Date:         Sat, 16 Jun 2001 10:58:30 -0500
Reply-To:     Dave Baker <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM>
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From:         Dave Baker <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM>
Subject:      Two Oil Change Questions
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Howdy, all.


Just back from my NM trip, I decided to change the oil in my 85 Westy.


1. Now, the books say to check for bits of metal in the old oil when you
drain it.  Last time, it was ok (about 3k miles ago).  This time, I found a
single, paper-thin piece of metal, about 3/16 inch long and 1/16 inch wide.
Am I in trouble?


2.  I'm trying a Wix filter (p/n 51342).  The guy at my FLAPS said it has
one of those cool valves to retain oil when the engine is shut off.  No
mention of this feature on the box it came in, though.  Anyone have any
experience with these?


Thanx in advance for the help.


Dave in KC
85 Westy
http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1


p.s. - I'm using Quaker State 10W-40.
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