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Another thing about an oil change ... 200 1982

posted by  Kane on  Sun Aug 3 06:24 CST 2003
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Just noticed that no one else has mentioned it yet ... DO NOT get the POS Fram filters. Their anti-drainback valve design is not very good, since it's sealing against (rough) cardboard. The net result is that since some of the oil will have drained back to the pan, you have less oil reaching the engine at startup.

The favorite here are the Mann filters (available at pretty much all the online places that advertise here). They're the OEM for original Volvo filters, but for a lot less.

Lacking that, use Puralators. My personal preference is in the Ford/Motorcraft versions. A good anti-drainback, synthetic media, and can be had for under $3. If there's extra clearance, the long FL-1A will fit. Otherwise, the FL-300S.

Stick with 10w-30 or 15w40 oils ... 20w-50 is too heavy, and the weight spread of 10w-40 means more modifiers, less oil.

Good luck and stick around ... there's a lot to learn from the board here!

-- Kane
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Blossom II - '91 745Ti/M46 ... Bubbles - '74 144GL/BW35 ... Buttercup - '86 245GL/AW70 ... The Wayback Machine - '64 P220/M40






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