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Some Oil thoughts 200 1984

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posted by  kaperz81 on  Fri Apr 5 06:33 CST 2002
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I tried 20w50 to slow an oil leak before in my 83' 242 Ti, and I'd have to say it was a bad decision for my climate. Every time I looked under the filler cap there was the milky substance from the oil not reaching correct temp. I could see 20w 50 working better in a hot enviroment, but up here in the NW (WA, state), I'd say stick with 10w30, or 40 in the summer. Fixed the turbo (replaced worn center cartridge) and switched to 10w30 synthetic and under oil cap is clean as new, and leaks have stopped.

PS: Do you know if that oil filter will fit in a turbo model, the clearance is pretty tight in there?


Zack


Silver 83' 242 Ti (206k)


[news from curb incident of last november: so far i fixed the right front suspension, and replaced the right rear axle, so she's almost back on the road. Only the panhard rod and right rear caliper, + 2 wheels\tires and oil pan and i'll be there]






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