Drive to garage..

Warm engine..

remove sump plug.. do not drop into hot oil... drain oil into large container..

remove oil filter.. (either use surgeons glove to grip tightly, stab / skewer with a screwdriver and turn or use a oil filter removal tool)

Fill new oil filter with oil, and smear some around rubber washer seal thing.. screw on... dont cross thread it..

re-Fit sump plug with new crush washer from subaru.

Fill engine with correct amount of oil..

Remove crank or cam position sensor and crank until pressure is gained.

reconnect.. start drive.. enjoy..

Ps oil goes in the oil cap under the bonnet on the left.. the dipstick is also there..

And as you have the bonnet open, check your gearbox oil level... infact scrap that Idea.. knowing what youve just had done..

Ring me if you get stuck.

David

 

..... in the CIs ... ever get out of first gear ? ...

 

Christian - you really going to do it.

There will be a Projects forum, dont think that "Changing the oil" would be a project as such.

When it is created Would you mind creating a thread re the conversion of your car, together with pictures etc.

David yours will be in it ASAP

Sorry for off topic.

Steven

 

David, why do you need to "Remove crank or cam position sensor and crank until pressure is gained."? What happens if you don't do this prior to starting the car?

 

The idea is to get the oil pressure up before the engine fires. Removing the sensor lead will stop it firing. Filling the filter with oil before fitting it makes the pressure come up quicker.

Duncan

 

What happend to remove the plastic under engine tray thingy ?? 4 screws at front 2 clips at back ...i think

Andy

 

I dont have one

Neither did christian iirc last time I looked at his car

David

 

Cheers guys - all done

 

not bad...4 days

 

a) change gearbox oil

b) change engine oil

Pictures/diagrams/lots of easy to understand text please

Thanks.

PS> I would of posted it under DIY, but it seems it is only for home use??

[Edited by ChristianR - 2/12/2003 5:19:57 PM]