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Freshman Oil Question
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 4:17 pm
by jbarnish
Filter size for a 1970 1600 as well as preferred oil type and amount?
Re: Freshman Oil Question
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 7:34 am
by mraitch
typical default works, just make sure you have the 'tube' installed.
Re: Freshman Oil Question
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 7:42 am
by jrusso07
See the Tech Wiki on 311s. From the 1600 manual located there oil capacity is 4.1 litres. Also, there is a list of oil filters there - see it here
http://www.311s.org/pmwiki-311/pmwiki.p ... .OilFilter
As for oil type, choices vary but for warm weather driving, I use 20w-50. Lots of discussion on the oil type
Re: Freshman Oil Question
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2020 1:37 pm
by redroadster
Rope seal rear mains are known for leaking badly on just switching from the oil brand that was the norm.
Re: Freshman Oil Question
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2020 3:06 pm
by Gregs672000
From the research I've found, I've decided that Valvoline VR1 racing in a 20/50 weight is right for me. 10/30 would also be an option.