[DML] Re: oil change

[dcsj@xxxx]

On Sun, 03 Oct 1999 21:29:48 -0700, rickaye@xxxx wrote:

> i'm now into two weeks of ownership of my delorean and it has been
> great. since i haven't had the dcar long, i would like to do a little
> maintance to ease my mind. what type of oil and oil filter would be
> the best to use in an oil change. also i seem to have a small oil
> leak. until i do the oil change, what would be that safest type of oil
> to put in the enging until i do the change. the leak seems to be
> comming from the bottom of the engine. excuse decription but it is
> comming from the large bottom piece that has fins in it. what is this
> called and what type of gasket should i ask for. 
> thanks for any help.
> officer ric
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the metal thing with the fins on it is your oil pan. If it is coated in oil,
I doubt very much that its the gasket for it that is leaking. most of the
time it usually comes from a higher up source on the engine
ie;rockercovers,oilpressure switch on drivers side of engine or most likely
a crankshaft seal. One amazing thing about the D engine is that it has a
very high capacity oil sump 6.8 qts so call it 7 qts. most cars have between
4 and 5 qts. It would be best to change the oil first before just adding
anything too the existing oil. This way you know where your at to begin
with. I personally use a fully synthetic oil but thats my choice. You don't
have too. Any top grade oil will do, as long as you change it on a regular
basis. the owners handbook recommends ever 7500 mi. if you use the original
Purflux type oil filter. btw: thats the european standard for oil change
intervals. typical US is every 3000mi. The purflux filter is recommended by
all the delorean suppliers because it is made differently than your typical
american brand name filters. I use a 5w-50 grade oil but the standard 10w-30
or 10w-40 is fine depending on the climate you drive in. Just remember that
when you go to your local parts store for engine related items to tell them
you have an 81 volvo 260 series with the B28F engine this will get you most
things for your engine, but not all. Some items are delorean specific
availiable only through your favorite delorean supplier.Btw; the use of a
delorean parts supplier is highly remmended unless you enjoy trying to chase
down parts for an obscure vehical like the delorean.IMO

Dennis vin 5180





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