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Leafy Member Since: 20 Sep 2007 Location: Surrey Posts: 7 |
Changed the oil at 1800 miles, (not the filter) modified the drain plug to include a small magnet - to catch any steel particles so they dont get drawn up through the pump.
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8th Jul 2008 9:28 pm |
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avtur Member Since: 11 Nov 2006 Location: Stockport Posts: 1306 |
Having lived in the USA I'm familiar with the 'lube joints' you find on every other street and the apparent passion for 3000 miles oil changes. That seems to defeat the objectives of both the vehicle and lubricant manufacturers who are doing all they can to make ownership more convenient by increasing service intervals. More frequent changes of poor spec oil are likely to leave the engine less well protected that correct frequency changes using the right spec of oil
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9th Jul 2008 11:41 pm |
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AndyC Member Since: 30 Nov 2007 Location: Where the snow dosen't melt when the sun is shining! Posts: 4165 |
I would recommend changing the oil filter at every oil change even if you do change oil more frequently . What is the point of saving a few pence when the object obviously is to protect the engine
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10th Jul 2008 7:11 am |
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yamaha-fan Member Since: 11 Jun 2007 Location: Munich Posts: 324 |
As I have explained in one of my earlier posts, I do strongly recommend to change the engine oil in new engines after some 3.000 to 5.000 km (2.500 miles), as even with CNC technology the engine tolerances will only be achieved after some running time. And the consequential metal dust should be removed as soon as possible, and NOT after 24.000 km (15.000 miles).
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13th Jul 2008 6:08 pm |
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jules1967 Member Since: 02 Feb 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 170 |
I have a friend with a Chrysler PT Cruiser and his official intervals are 6k. He questioned the dealer on this point and the answer came back that whilst under warranty they have no choice, but once the warranty expired tthey saw no reason to stay at 6k and recommended 10-12k. I suspect this is yet another example of the poor quality of US oils driving the rules and not taking account of our better qulaity processes. This is also the reason why we can chip UK cars so easily. They are detuned to allow for foreign markets where lubrication and maintenance aren't up to our standards. 07 Freelander 2 TD4SE Tambora Flame, side steps, privacy glass, mud flaps, boot liner and a tow bar. Ok it's the Wifes but she lets me drive it occasionally - if I've been good! |
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14th Jul 2008 8:48 am |
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