Date: Sat, 22 May 2004 22:29:46 +0100 From: MeatballTurbo <carl.robsonnospamcing-czechs.com> Subject: Re: I'm amazed at the difference, different oil makes.
In article <40AF9B19.9BD3AB20nospamfitter_spam_gets_fried.com>, johsnospamfitter_spam_gets_fried.com spouted forth into alt.autos.saab... > I use Halfords 5w40 fully synt in my 1993 9k 99,000 miles. Doesn't use a > drop of oil between changes. I don't drive hard, so Halfords liqueur will > do, besides they recently had a 'buy one get one free' on this oil, 2x5L > for £29.99. Your oil might have leaked through the filter base or oil > plug, did you use a new copper disc? > I don't use a new washer, but I do anneal the old one, so that it softens, and forms a good seal. After i started noticing leaks, I cleaned arround the drain plug, and it pretty much stayed that way. This time I did give the filter an extra little tweak with a filter wrench (I know it supposed to hand tight, but my hands are always oily or the filter is slippy) Maybe either of those that has done it. I'll keep an eye on from now on though. -- Carl Robson (The poster formerly known as Skodapilot) http://www.bouncing-czechs.com
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