Date: Wed, 25 Dec 2002 12:45:24 -0500 From: Four Weis <mweinopsamcom> Subject: Re: first oil change
Johannes H Andersen wrote: > Mick Forstag wrote: > > > > Hello All - > > > > Well, since purchasing my '88 9000 Turbo, I'm about due for giving her > > my first oil change. Am seeking recommendations about the very best... > > > > 1. Lubricant. - Am inclined toward Mobil 1. I'm a great believer in > > "Snake Oil". Would my belief (or naÔvetÈ) be better-suited with Amsoil? > > This is a can of worm and can easily start a fierce debate. But the > questions are: How do you use the car? What is the condition? how long do > you intend to keep it? Does it consume oil? I think that Mobil 1 is a bit > over the top for this car, but then it depends on the local price. I use > a good store brand fully synt in my Saab 9000, but my official Saab > dealer garage uses semi synt. So there is already an argument. I prefer > 5k mile oil changes by a the store brand synt rather less frequent change > of Mobil 1. If I got the car new, I would use Mobil1 from the start. I have heard that you should not start with synthetic oil in an older engine, but that is open to debate. > > > > 2. Filter. - What's the best. Whichever brand, I operate under the > > advice of an old-timer, who suggested saturating the filter element > > with the oil before seating it. > > Oil will get there anyway, but there is an old trick of smearing the > seal with the oil to prevent it seizing up at the next filter change. > Just use a brand name filter or use Saab's. Oil will get into the filter anyway, but while it is filling the filter you are running the engine without oil. At least that is how the theory behind this practice goes. I put oil in the new oil filter before I put it on and I have never needed a engine rebuild in over 30 years of driving. The Fords died from electrical problems early and the 20 year old Volvo turbo is still going strong. My first 900 was taken out by a teenager, but the car was over 16 years old and had over 200,000 miles. I used the Mann oil filter for both my Volvo and Saabs. My Saabs are classic 900s, not the 9000 however. > > > Johannes
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