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Old 08 September 2004, 12:08 AM
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Question How much oil do I need to buy for an oil change?

How much?

What's the cheapest place to get Castrol RS from?

Thanks!
Old 08 September 2004, 12:20 AM
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You need a little bit for a moped, and a lot for a tank.
Old 08 September 2004, 12:22 AM
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4.5 litres i think, but subaru should be able to tell you.
Old 08 September 2004, 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by yoza
You need a little bit for a moped, and a lot for a tank.
You, funny man!

Go back to your www.mopednet.co.uk BBS!
Old 08 September 2004, 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Brother_Will
4.5 litres i think, but subaru should be able to tell you.
4.5? Interesting that they sell it in 4 and 1 litre bottles... I guess I'll have to buy one of each to make sure there's enough.
Old 08 September 2004, 12:31 AM
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How are we supposed to know what car you drive ?

And it matters if your changing the filter, are you ?

I take it that its the engine oil your changing ?

Or maybe the gearbox.....

More info please.....
Old 08 September 2004, 12:36 AM
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OK, fair points

MY00
Engine oil change half way between services
Going to a specialist and want to provide my own oil (because they use Silkolene and I want to use Castrol RS)

Hope my question makes sense now
Old 08 September 2004, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by yoza
You need a little bit for a moped, and a lot for a tank.
PMSL
Old 08 September 2004, 06:16 AM
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I bought 5L of Motul 300v last time, a 4L bottle and a 1L bottle. I have about 75% of the 1L bottle left in my garage for "topping up".

5L should be fine.
Old 08 September 2004, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by yoza
You need a little bit for a moped, and a lot for a tank.
Depends on what sort of tank. A Challenger will need more than a Chieftan. Good luck putting it up on the ramps.
Old 08 September 2004, 08:23 AM
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It also depends on how much you end up spilling...
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