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Old 08-24-2013, 09:23 AM   #8
Coffinhunter
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Thanks for your comments.
I have now decided to order the Guardian, ordered it this morning and look to install it next weekend.
The intention is to drop the sump and carry out a thorough inspection to ensure the limited mileage over the last ten years has not not thrown out any debris.
I must admit to being slightly paranoid at present and want to get this fitted before I use her again.

In terms of the oil to be used, can I please have some advice on the viscosity i need to be using going forward and for the long term. Do i stick with the Mobil 1 0-40 or go thicker with 5-40 etc.I would be looking to change it every 6 months or 3,000 miles assuming i have no dreaded 'alerts' in the meantime.
What make oil should i be looking for and it be available here in the UK?

Very grateful for any advices...
While there is nothing inherently wrong with changing your oil every 3,000 miles, I think that is a bit overkill. Porsche recommends every 12,000 miles for your car (mine too), and while I find that a bit underkill, somewhere in between should do nicely.

Do a search on the type of oil It will depend on how you drive it, and there is a ton of info on the subject here.
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