Matt B Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Carried out an oil change today on my 1.6K series fitted with apollo tank (didnt drain the apollo tank though). Filled up with about 3.5 litres of oil and cranked the car for about 10 seconds wtih plug leads off, then started. ran car for about ten / twenty seconds and no oil pressure so got nervous and turned off. (i have a mechanical oil pressure gauge fitted) Havent done anything since....... First time i have carried out an oil change on the caterham, done other cars and the oil pressure is pretty much instant to rise. I did forget to put some oil in the new oil filter though Thanks Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubbster Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Even though you didn't drain the apollo you will probably need to put 6 or 7 litres in - I did mine a couple of weeks ago and used just over 7 litres. I suggest adding another 2 litres and trying that, then adding little by little until yo uget the right amount in there - don't forget to dip the stick when the oil is hot and engine running, but make sure you have enough in there to get pressure first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie. Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I would also remove the oil filter and fill it with oil. Then dip your finger in the oil and wet the rubber seal around the top of the filter before screwing it back on. Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickh7 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Drian the Apollo it contains loads of oil and will be only half a job if you dont. Did mine Friday 7ltrs filled it NIck h Fuel your Addiction here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazerBrain Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 With a pre-filled oil filter on my 1.6K with Apollo and the plugs removed so the engine can spin pretty freely on the starter, it still takes a few 5-10 second bursts of starter to get oil pressure. I also remove the injector plug so no fuel is pumped in. Once the pressure starts to appear I reconnect the injector plug, put the spark plugs back in and start the engine normally. The pressure then comes up as per usual. cheers, Darren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Doubt you'll get the filter off, undamaged, once you've screwed it on. They tend to "tighten" themselves. I would say the the reason for the delay in the pressure is the empty oil filter. Most garages would just start the engine and let it tick over until pressure comes up, check for oil leaks from the filter and then get it hot and top up. Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Reg: B16BDR, Mem No 2166, the full story here You and your seven toThe French Blatting Company Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridgway Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 How much oil came out? I suspect you don't have enough oil in (I did exactly the same thing once). Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 All sorted - thanks all. Took 6 litres, must have interpreted my notes of 5.5litres as 3.5!! Pressure came straight up Thanks again Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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