I'm curious as to why you're using 10w30? Is that what the Azzura manual calls for?
I use Shell Rotella T 15w40 which seems to be the most popular choice. In hot weather, some folks recommend 20w50.
Water Temp/Oil Pressure/Oli Spec.
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Re: Water Temp/Oil Pressure/Oli Spec.
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Re: Water Temp/Oil Pressure/Oli Spec.
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Use the stock sender to find the right thread pitch for the metric to SAE adapter. A automotive parts store like Napa should have them.
Dave.
Use the stock sender to find the right thread pitch for the metric to SAE adapter. A automotive parts store like Napa should have them.
Dave.
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Re: Water Temp/Oil Pressure/Oli Spec.
I only drive my high-mileage Spider in warm weather so I've used 20-50 for years. Or a lighter oil with good old, `70s era, "STP" -- the stuff in the blue container with its famous (or infamous) "viscosity enhancers.'KevAndAndi wrote: In hot weather, some folks recommend 20w50.
My Spider, now with 120,000+ miles on it, burns no noticeable oil. It drips some however. ('Tis a messy beast and always has been.)
Unlike some here I do not try to make my Spider "new" -- or even make the pretense of doing so. She is what she is -- a grand ol' dame. She runs great and looks pretty good doing it.
Kind'a like, I'd like to think, my wife and me.
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Re: Water Temp/Oil Pressure/Oli Spec.
Thanks, I use 10w30 since I had that in my shop. However will switch to Rotella 15w40 the next time around.
Yea I took my sender to my local NAPA but they didn't have the metric to SAE converter. I was considering making a T to use the mechanical gauge under the dash but still use the electrical veglia also as a back up. Additionally since I have a spare electrical guage I thought about l tearing apart to see if I can convert to mechanical by replacing the face plate.
Will keep you posted.
Victor
Yea I took my sender to my local NAPA but they didn't have the metric to SAE converter. I was considering making a T to use the mechanical gauge under the dash but still use the electrical veglia also as a back up. Additionally since I have a spare electrical guage I thought about l tearing apart to see if I can convert to mechanical by replacing the face plate.
Will keep you posted.
Victor
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Re: Water Temp/Oil Pressure/Oli Spec.
vdesigner99 wrote: Additionally since I have a spare electrical guage I thought about l tearing apart to see if I can convert to mechanical by replacing the face plate.
Will keep you posted.
Victor
You might also consider a altimeter gauge, to help keep you 'grounded'!
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Re: Water Temp/Oil Pressure/Oli Spec.
DUCeditor wrote:I only drive my high-mileage Spider in warm weather so I've used 20-50 for years. Or a lighter oil with good old, `70s era, "STP" -- the stuff in the blue container with its famous (or infamous) "viscosity enhancers.'KevAndAndi wrote: In hot weather, some folks recommend 20w50.
My Spider, now with 120,000+ miles on it, burns no noticeable oil. It drips some however. ('Tis a messy beast and always has been.)
Unlike some here I do not try to make my Spider "new" -- or even make the pretense of doing so. She is what she is -- a grand ol' dame. She runs great and looks pretty good doing it.
Kind'a like, I'd like to think, my wife and me.
-don
My wife and I drive her Spider in warm, summer weather, but we try to avoid really hot weather. Also, we do a lot of driving in the evening.
At 117,000+ miles, she is currently not burning or dripping oil - knock wood! Can't complain about how the engine is running (now that the AFM has been refurbed) - but the suspension is another matter...
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Re: Water Temp/Oil Pressure/Oli Spec.
You could use this Tee:vdesigner99 wrote: I was considering making a T to use the mechanical gauge under the dash but still use the electrical veglia also as a back up.
http://www.autoricambi.us/product/LU0-4 ... RFORMANCE/
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Re: Water Temp/Oil Pressure/Oli Spec.
Actually the next time around might be the more appropriate time to use the 10W30 since its more of a winter weight oil. That is if your temperatures remain below freezing during the winter. Right now in the Dog Days of Summer is the more critical time of year to use the 15W40 in the USA and Canada.vdesigner99 wrote:Thanks, I use 10w30 since I had that in my shop. However will switch to Rotella 15w40 the next time around.
Yea I took my sender to my local NAPA but they didn't have the metric to SAE converter. I was considering making a T to use the mechanical gauge under the dash but still use the electrical veglia also as a back up. Additionally since I have a spare electrical guage I thought about l tearing apart to see if I can convert to mechanical by replacing the face plate.
Will keep you posted.
Victor
By the owners manual on my 1978 a 10W30 should only be used in a Fiat Spider when the temperatures are are above 5 Degrees F and below 32 Degrees F while 20W40 is needed when temperatures are above freezing.