350i oil change method.
Discussion
Hi Peeps...I have had Poppy now for 12 months and want to change her oil and filter...It has been recommended to me to essentially be fairly quick when doing the following..
1. Warm engine.
2. Undo sump plug & Drain old oil.
3. Remove old oil filter.
4. Replace sump plug and refill with new oil.
5. Fill filter housing/Hose with oil.
6. Replace with new oil filter.
7. Start car and run for a short period keeping an eye on the oil pressure light which should go out after a few seconds.
8. Check level and top up to correct level.
9. Carry on as normal....
Has anyone else done it this way as I'm not wanting to remove the distributor and start priming oil pimps....
Cheers...Ziga
1. Warm engine.
2. Undo sump plug & Drain old oil.
3. Remove old oil filter.
4. Replace sump plug and refill with new oil.
5. Fill filter housing/Hose with oil.
6. Replace with new oil filter.
7. Start car and run for a short period keeping an eye on the oil pressure light which should go out after a few seconds.
8. Check level and top up to correct level.
9. Carry on as normal....
Has anyone else done it this way as I'm not wanting to remove the distributor and start priming oil pimps....
Cheers...Ziga
rev-erend said:
mrzigazaga said:
Convert said:
Just one change Mark, fill the new filter before you warm car up, then keep tapping it and filling it until all the bubbles stop.
What and then turn it upside down and watch it all fall out again?....
Cheers...Ziga
GV said:
Just in case you lose oil pressure - getting back is easy with the recomended priming tool so don't worry.
Thanks Andrew...However i don't plan to hang about when doing it so hopefully won't need to...Im ordering this...I take it its the right one...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-3-5-V8-Magnetic-Sump...
Okay...To fill or not to fill that is the question...
Blimey Matt that is scary I'm glad i have ordered a magnetic sump plug...
At the moment i have a Unipart GFE295 on there but can't find another now, I guess thats it for them...So have ordered a Fram PH2821A, It looks very similar to the Unipart one as i remember a post about the two different types...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-FRAM-Oil-Filter-PH28...
Blimey Matt that is scary I'm glad i have ordered a magnetic sump plug...
At the moment i have a Unipart GFE295 on there but can't find another now, I guess thats it for them...So have ordered a Fram PH2821A, It looks very similar to the Unipart one as i remember a post about the two different types...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-FRAM-Oil-Filter-PH28...
Convert said:
Zig, I always use the PH2821a
What oil are you using?
Hi mate...I will probably use the Howlfrauds Classic 20w50..Its a formulated oil for older engines, It has high viscosity and can be used all year round...Didn't know that its essentially "Duckhams"...If i had a spicy engine or larger capacity i would probably use Valvoline VR1..But the multi-grade classic oil is good for my ole girl....What oil are you using?
And its good to change it every 2-3000 miles...
I think as the decision to fill the filter is around half of the posts then i will only half fill the filter...Simples..I should imagine that if I'm quick enough then i won't have to fill the filter but i guess if i don't and i woulda, Coulda, Shoulda then i might as well....Even if most of it ends up on the floor...
Thanks for that link Greg...VR1 and Millers are nearly £20 cheaper than what i was looking at on the Veb...Infact the Millers is only £1 dearer than the classic motor oil from Howlfrauds.....Silkolene sounds like a hard conditioner...MMmmm...Now I'm really spoilt for choice and totally confused....Cheers...Ziga
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