alordofchaos

The reason you need to look inside the filter is that you need an anti-drainback valve on the filter. If you are ordering a K&N filter, you won't know until you get it or if someone else has used the same filter. The oil filter sits "upside down" on the motor and the oil will drain back after the engine is shut off unless there is a good valve in it. Most filters don't have this, afaik.

You're gonna want to do some research/reading before you drive it too much and things start getting expensive

owner's manual

BTW, welcome to rennlist, and throw up some pics of your car when you get a chance

Calmchaos

The only time I have ever been able to actually get 6 qt. in there is when I rebuilt my engine. I usually only end up putting in 5.5 ish, and that takes it to the top line.

I usually pour in 5 then run it a little then pour in most of the next qt.

alordofchaos

Yeah, I usually end up at around 5.5, too.

philip77o

ok great ! thank you guys

BTW I finally ordred 2 mahle oil filter for 14 buck

CurtP

Other way around. Most filters have an CSADV (clean side anti-drainback valve) built into them, but not all of them are easily visible and some are better than others. Without an ADV, dirty oil would contaminate the clean oil when the engine is off. Some filters use a combination ADV and RV (relief valve) using the same element.

philip77o

Does mahle have this ADV your talking about ?

Calmchaos

The mahle is good. It's what pretty much everyone uses.
And yes.... it does.

philip77o

ok thanks, but hey does someone have an idea of which wire colour are causing the warning light problem.. im totally lost out there

philip77o

BTW im changing oil/fuel/air filter in same time so it will be a good thing done, and ill probably try to find some belt tools to check the tension and everything..

Calmchaos

If you don't know when the belts were last replaced it may be the best idea to just change them all together. But if they look obviously OK, they may be fine to leave alone.

The warning light is being caused by the oil light. Get the oil changed and go from there.

philip77o

yup man, I just check the oil level and it is low, just at the minimum line. Thrust me i'll take my other car until I receive all the stuff.


thanks

Mighty Shilling

Good Call.

I think (pretty sure) the wires that Porsche **** was talking about are these:



it's the oil pressure sending unit. if your gauge is wigging out, it may be good to replace anyway. it's almost a cheap part... and of course, make sure the wires are nicely separated when reinstalling...

philip77o

is it the oil pressure sender ?

http://parts.autopartsonlinecanada.c...ressure+Sender

Mighty Shilling

Looks like it, but it's definitely aftermarket.

This I know is it... it's in USD (don't know how they compare to Canada money, but meh...)

http://www.paragon-products.com/prod...606.203.01.htm

philip77o

the FAE is around $35 US and the APA is around $20 and the shipping is only $9 i think im gonna go for the APA

but before ill check if there is a problem with the 2 wires that are connected to the unit... it might be just the wires..