Second oil change with by-pass unit
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 6:54 pm
I just had my oil changed while travelling (a sketchy shop did the work because I was done driving on 5-W40 at 35 degrees celsius)! I monitored their work closely and all seems to have been done well. The oil levels seem fine BUT it only took just under 8 litres to fill her up. Previously after I put in the system I put in almost 10 litres. I`m thinking the reason could be that I drained the oil overnight and all the lines were clean when I first put the oil in. Now there is oil coating the lines etc and the oil was only given a couple minutes to drain. Does this sound plausible?
Also, My undercarriage is a good example of why not to run 5W40 in the summer, the oil just squirts everywhere! Luckily the oil levels were all fine because I checked them regularily, but just don't do it!
Also, My undercarriage is a good example of why not to run 5W40 in the summer, the oil just squirts everywhere! Luckily the oil levels were all fine because I checked them regularily, but just don't do it!
