[T3] Oil change

[David Hall]

Yes, yes, yes, yes, no as I have a short offset ring spanner/wrench and don’t use much force!

Dave, UK VW Type3&4 Club, now sadly  without my beloved air-cooled VWs. 

> On 5 May 2024, at 21:05, Gary Forsmo <gbforsmo at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 1.)  Because of the high ZDDP content, I favor using Amsoil 10W 30 or10W 40
> Z-Rod Racing Oil.
> My 1969 Squareback, 1600 engine  "summer driver" only logs ~ 3,000 per year.
> 
> 2.)  What I *don't like* is the price.  $179.65 for a 12-quart case.
> That's $14.97/quart.
> An oil change cost:  About $45.00.  But it's only an *annual* oil change &
> is affordable.
> 
> 3.)  Question:
> When you do an oil change do you
>          A.)  Remove the sump plate?  Or just the oil plate drain nut?
>          B.)  Wash the filter screen?
>          C.)  Soak to lubricate the two, paper seals in oil for a few
> minutes?
>          D.)  Use the new, copper Lock Washers?  And ...
>          E.)  Torque the 6 nuts to the proper inch/lbs?
> 
> Even though I'm the original, one-owner of this '69, due to a 2001 stroke,
> I have to instruct a "non-VW helper" to "wrench" the correct process.
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