Changing an 83's Oil?

[Graham Hantz]

I own an 83 T-type that needs the oil changed.

It may not have been changed for 1 or more years. I had caught wind that one needed to be cautious around a turbo when choosing/changing oil. Would someone give me a step-by-step on how to properly do this on my own?

Thanks so much!
Graham Hantz <graham.hantz@uscm.org>

 

[6 to go]

Change the oil and the filter. The best oil and filter you can buy.
I recommend full synthetic oil, such as Mobil 1 or Valvoline.
The synthetic oil will find all the leaks, so be prepared.
If you use regular oil, change it frequently, because it will
coke more in the turbo. HTH

 

[mike85gn]

It's pretty simple. Changing the oil is just like anything else. Choosing it is a matter of preference, pick the synthetic you like best. Try and get the larger oil filter if you can, I always do and it works great (not sure on the part number though). I would run maybe a little ATF with the oil, the detergents should give the internals a good cleaning.

 

[HOTSIX]

Larger filter from AC Delco - PF-52C.

I use it too.

 

[hamer]

hey dude check out gnttype.org in the maintenance section under "spring cleaning." I agree with Full syntetic and the Pf 52 ac delco oil filter.