If you own a classic car, there is always something to do or to improve.
My first job for 2015 was to change the oil in both cars as it was long overdue even though they do very few miles.
I decided not to change filters this time as they are relatively new and it often takes me ages to fix the oil leaks that result especially from the green 1970 model that has the older style oil filter attachment.
I also have learnt not to overfill these engines as it results in huge plumes of blue smoke coming out the other end.
I have calculated the following conversion rates and with these amounts of oil they line up with the marks on the dipsticks pretty well.
Oil change with filters - 4 litres (7.2 pints)
Oil filter - .375 litres (.66 pints) so change without filter - 3.6 litres
Manual gearbox - 1.1 litres
Automatic gearbox - 6.4 litres
The only problem after doing the change to both cars is the sump plug on the green car tends to have a small leak. I hope I can fix this without having to redrain the oil. This plug has caused me grief in the past as the thread is just so so & I really don't want to strip it. I used Valvoline XLD which was on sale last month at Autobarn.
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