GrassStripFlyBoy Posted December 12, 2020 Report Posted December 12, 2020 I bought a Curtis quick change valve and have yet to install it, I was not impressed with the polymer gasket that it came with and sort of parked the plan. I'm thinking I'd install with a standard Rotax crush gasket - any issues in doing so? Quote
GrassStripFlyBoy Posted December 12, 2020 Author Report Posted December 12, 2020 That settles it and I'm with you, between dealing the mag plug and such, one more safety wire job is not really a burden. Thanks Quote
Tom Baker Posted December 13, 2020 Report Posted December 13, 2020 Most oil changes I do anymore I just pull the tank and clean it. Granted most are on airplanes where I'm doing a condition inspection. Quote
Animosity2k Posted December 16, 2020 Report Posted December 16, 2020 I've yet to do an oil change myself, are they that involved? I get charged $260 for them on my field, seems excessive! Quote
Tom Baker Posted December 16, 2020 Report Posted December 16, 2020 That seems excessive to me as well. What is their shop rate? Quote
FlyingMonkey Posted December 17, 2020 Report Posted December 17, 2020 Yeah an oil change is less than an hour in a CT. Anything more than $80 + oil & filter is too much. Quote
procharger Posted December 17, 2020 Report Posted December 17, 2020 You my friend are getting screwed big time, do it yourself it's not hard. Quote
Warmi Posted December 17, 2020 Report Posted December 17, 2020 That’s the problem with small service requests like that ... a lot of places won’t bother at all or will charge standard minimum fee ( explicitly or implicitly ) Changing oil is pretty trivial so I would suggest just learn how to do it ... Quote
AGLyme Posted December 17, 2020 Report Posted December 17, 2020 The great Roger Lee taught me how to do it... if I can do it, anyone can. However, the Rotax isn’t a tractor, there are multiple steps involved. I took a bunch of pics of each step... I’ll try to dig up the steps... and post. Quote
AGLyme Posted December 17, 2020 Report Posted December 17, 2020 I took decent Notes, I hope I have all the steps, if not, there is always the parachute. And buy the Roger Lee oil filter wrench... ps, I loaded a “pages” file, Apple’s Microsoft word... I hope the page just opens inside the forum post instead of a download... 912 Oil Change Steps.pages Quote
AGLyme Posted December 17, 2020 Report Posted December 17, 2020 Looks like a download only I’m sorry... if anyone knows how to convert “pages” to a pdf (or photo) and then post I’d appreciate it... I never said I was smart... just good looking. Quote
Warmi Posted December 17, 2020 Report Posted December 17, 2020 It downloads as a pdf file anyway ... at least on iOS. Quote
AGLyme Posted December 18, 2020 Report Posted December 18, 2020 I wish I could post as a pic... I have an ipad for Foreflight and weather... I took it on my trip out to Tuscon when I went to Roger's class and took notes on the flight back. My office is Windows... I tried to convert to Windows and then to a PDF or a pic -- for posting but to no avail... I am glad it is a pdf Warmi... I hope it all makes sense. The point is... a 912 oil change is kinda straight forward, but it involves more than just a plug, oil and a funnel... there are many steps to take, including torquing and wiring... and prop turning... the steps are critical. Quote
Animosity2k Posted December 23, 2020 Report Posted December 23, 2020 Can anyone get the file converted to a pdf or .doc? I cannot get it to open. Quote
Mike Koerner Posted December 24, 2020 Report Posted December 24, 2020 Animosity, The .pages file extension is an Apple format. Here's the low-down on how to convert it for use on other machines. I've attached the same file with a .zip extension which I think you will be able to open. Mike Koerner 16491344_912OilChangeSteps.zip Quote
AGLyme Posted December 24, 2020 Report Posted December 24, 2020 Sorry about the hassle... I’m not good at the Apple/microsoft transition. Quote
procharger Posted December 24, 2020 Report Posted December 24, 2020 Drain oil replace filter drain bolt washer, pull 4 plugs add proper amount of oil turn prop until you see oil pressure install plugs fire it up check oil go flying. Safety wire drain bolt. Quote
EB3 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Posted December 24, 2020 Regarding an oil change, the only step I see missing is where you find some way - despite your best intentions and safeguards - to spill at least half of the old oil onto the floor of your hangar. That step is in the instructional guide I use, and I follow it religiously! Quote
Animosity2k Posted December 27, 2020 Report Posted December 27, 2020 I'm confused the oil is poured into the filter? How do you fit it all in there? Quote
Tom Baker Posted December 28, 2020 Report Posted December 28, 2020 Just enough oil to fill the filter is poured into the filter, the rest is poured into the oil tank. Quote
Animosity2k Posted December 28, 2020 Report Posted December 28, 2020 13 hours ago, Roger Lee said: You use dehydrated oil and then it swells back up as it sits in the engine. You can't make these jokes with me I take things to seriously ha. I started trying to find out why I bought a case of Aeroshell instead of Dehydrated Oil lol. Quote
Animosity2k Posted December 28, 2020 Report Posted December 28, 2020 21 minutes ago, Tom Baker said: Just enough oil to fill the filter is poured into the filter, the rest is poured into the oil tank. Appreciate it. Quote
Ken Posted May 13, 2021 Report Posted May 13, 2021 Hi Roger: I use the filter wrench you sent me so we are good there. Good to know about pre-filling the filter. Not a fan of the drain either this is just where someone asked about how to do an oil change. I always appreciate advice. Ken Quote
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