Change oil: spring or fall?

Jonas · Post by **Jonas** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:41 pm

It is preferable to change the motoroil before or after winter storage (or is it equally good)?

/jonas

Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:43 pm

Both !

Jonas · Post by **Jonas** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 1:49 pm

Hum...

3 x 4l of Castrol GTX equal to ? 100 EUR

Conclusion: Both - not an option; got to chose one.

/jonas

Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 1:58 pm

You could always use a cheaper oil whilst it's in storage.

If it has to be one or the other, then it's much better to change the oil prior to storing the car for the winter - this ensures that 'old' oil which may contain acidic residues will not 'sit' in contact with bearing surfaces.

Jonas · Post by **Jonas** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 2:15 pm

Thanks for the advice Andy!

/jonas

willbrown · Post by **willbrown** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 4:57 pm

Jonas, have a read of this poll on the Early 911S register. Take a look at some of the comments from people who have worked in the 'oil' industry, see what they have to say about Castrol and the like....especially the one from "GreenT"

...interesting reading I thought.

http://d240157.u39.zeonhost.com/forum/s ... php?t=4419

Jonas · Post by **Jonas** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 2:30 pm

Intresting!

/jonas