Forced Induction Superchargers | Turbochargers | Intercoolers

Oil change on a rear mount setup---

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 3, 2010 | 09:23 AM
  #1  
smokinz's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
From: Central PA
Default Oil change on a rear mount setup---

What are your guys' procedures for doing an oil change with a rear mount turbo. do you do any thing special like take all lines off and drain? Also what oil are yous using conventional or synthetic?
Reply
Old May 3, 2010 | 12:11 PM
  #2  
OUTLAWZ RACING's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,726
Likes: 1
From: COLUMBUS GA.
Default

I use mobil one 20 50 loose motor, But I just drain the oil, and remove the return and use the pump to clear the line and pump. Then I add a quart or two and run the pump again untill i see freash oil come out. Is it nessary no but it just what i do..
Reply
Old May 3, 2010 | 01:34 PM
  #3  
Karpellarpy's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 127
Likes: 0
From: Columbia, South Carolina
Default

I don't do anything different than a normal oil change. The residual oil in the return line isn't enough to worry about. And if you do want to worry about it, don't remove anything, just cycle the key to 'on/run' a few times which will kick on the oil pump without cranking over the motor. This will pretty much clear the return line. I run a synthetic 10w-30.
Reply
Old May 3, 2010 | 01:45 PM
  #4  
TURBO6.0L's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 214
Likes: 1
From: Oregon
Default

I do as first post stated. Change oil and run engine with return line disconnected until I see clean oil. It is also a good idea every couple of oil changes to take apart the check valve at the turbo to clean it and stretch the spring to keep it working well.
Reply
Old May 3, 2010 | 07:38 PM
  #5  
smokinz's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
From: Central PA
Default

sweet, that's what i was planning on doing, is just doing a normal oil change and then popping off the return line and letting it pump until clean oil comes out. and i still have to get that check valve installed!
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:06 AM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE