In a message dated 98-05-10 15:18:45 EDT, thetrans@INAME.COM writes: << a) Have a big pan to catch the oil b) Have a few containers (old 2 liter soda bottles or big OJ containers) to put the spent oil in for recycling c) a funnel for pouring the old oil into your recycling container and for putting in the new oil d) A new oil filter (BTW a large screw driver puncturing the old oil filter works well to unscrew the old oil filter if you don't have a fancy oil filter wrench). Most important if you are changing the oil. e) rags for cleanup f) Cold Fosters (or O'Doul's.. we're all so damned sensitive here as of late ;}}) to celebrate afterwards!! >> Also use 15w - 40w , weight oil, like Castrol or Valvoline. Mobil 1 synthetic would be a great choice too. Use factory VW oil filters only, if possible. Michael M 87 syncro. |
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