Oil Change

batty_123 · #1 24-10-2008, 07:12 PM

I have a 2000 VT series II acclaim and it is getting an oil change and general service tomorrow.

This will be the first time ive had anything done to the car since i got it 5000 klms ago.

The car currently has 135XXX klms. I bought Penrite 15W 40 grade oil i was just wondering if this is right??

Also when i drop the oil out, will my car require a new sump plug washer??as i know some cars do.

Cheers

SlickHolden · #2 24-10-2008, 07:43 PM

I am currently running 10w-40. So yes that 15w-40 should be fine, Even you could have tried the 15w-60 hpr15 i think it's called. After a look onto there website they recommended that oil also.

batty_123 · #3 24-10-2008, 08:23 PM

oh okay cheers for that..

anything on the other question?? do i need another sump plug washer?

VYMAD · #4 24-10-2008, 08:31 PM

Hey Batty, I've done heaps of oil changes and never had to change the washer, just give it a wipe over with a clean rag and inspect it. But like I said never had to change one yet.

accentstencil · #5 24-10-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by VYMAD

Hey Batty, I've done heaps of oil changes and never had to change the washer, just give it a wipe over with a clean rag and inspect it. But like I said never had to change one yet.

Same here.

batty_123 · #6 24-10-2008, 11:11 PM

okay thanks very much guys...

cheers

SlickHolden · #7 25-10-2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by batty_123

oh okay cheers for that..

anything on the other question?? do i need another sump plug washer?

Sorry mist that bit. Yes as VYMAD said.

I made a mess on the sump of mine, They are one pain ion the arse to change oil on. VP on super lows i can still get under to. The VT had to go up on jack. My fault it leaked back and i didn't clean it.