Oil Change

zach · Post by **zach** » 21 Apr 2010, 21:15

Hi all,
Bit of a problem with the oil in my 1995 zx 1.4 8v. Recently, whilst going round corners my oil light was coming on. After a quick check under the filler cap, i started to wonder if the poor car had ever had an oil change, the oil was generally quite dirty and lumpy.

Went and bought some oil and a new filter, but i dont have a big enough socket for the sump plug (21mm wont fit).

Would anyone know the size of socket needed to remove the plug so i can head down to halfrauds tomorrow to get one.

Cheers

Post by **CitroJim** » 21 Apr 2010, 21:18

Surprised a 21mm won't fit Zach

That's the normal size...

Maybe a strange after-market one has been fitted.

Best go to Halfrauds and ask if you can try a selection...

Xantidote · Post by **Xantidote** » 21 Apr 2010, 21:30

If you measure across from one flat of the sump plug to the opposite flat, using a metric ruler/tape measure, you should get very good idea of what size you need. With luck you'll be spot on

spider · Post by **spider** » 21 Apr 2010, 21:36

EDIT... I just re-read your post, sorry you said 1.4, so TU.

You need a 24mm for these.

You will be pleased to learn the sump washer is re-usable a few times if its the correct one (metal with a rubber insert)

zach · Post by **zach** » 21 Apr 2010, 22:22

Xantidote wrote:If you measure across from one flat of the sump plug to the opposite flat, using a metric ruler/tape measure, you should get very good idea of what size you need. With luck you'll be spot on

All right, funny guy

It saves me the bother of going out an checking it tomorrow morning, excuse my laziness

24mm, cheers mate!