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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 05:30 PM
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Im going to tackle the oil change

Can anyone give
Me any advice or pointers befor I tackle my first mcs oil change. Any special tools or anything I should be aware of? Anything at all. Even a step by step link would be great.
Thanks.
Ps. I got amsoil 5w40 euro blend
 
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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 05:58 PM
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I believe the 0-40 euro is what is recommended although the difference is probably minimal impact.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 06:28 PM
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Oil change is not a hard. As for the tools we have a great package that will get you everything you need for your first go at it.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/oil-cha...5-r56-r57.html
 
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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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