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How frequently do you change oil?
08-05-2003, 12:28 AM
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How frequently do you change oil?
I have always been of the belief that regular lube changes are the secret to longevity
I change mine every 3000 or sooner if it looks dirty
I change mine every 3000 or sooner if it looks dirty
08-05-2003, 12:56 AM
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I used to have a Jetta...
As a nipper I did a 160 round trip each day.
I changed the oil AT LEAST every 3k.
I sold the car to my brother in law at 140k miles.
He sold it at nearly 200k.
Assume 15 quid per 5L (not expensive in this case). Thats three times the normal oil change shedule. sO over the life of the car:
As a nipper I did a 160 round trip each day.
I changed the oil AT LEAST every 3k.
I sold the car to my brother in law at 140k miles.
He sold it at nearly 200k.
Assume 15 quid per 5L (not expensive in this case). Thats three times the normal oil change shedule. sO over the life of the car:
08-05-2003, 01:36 AM
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I do service intervals, but I think i am going to do it more often, thing is I wouldnt do myself, and cant be arsed with the faf of taking to the dealer every 3k (which seems like every other week at the moment!)
Is there a Kwik Oil type place?
Is there a Kwik Oil type place?
08-05-2003, 01:38 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by AquilaEagle
[B]I do service intervals, but I think i am going to do it more often, thing is I wouldnt do myself, and cant be arsed with the faf of taking to the dealer every 3k
[B]I do service intervals, but I think i am going to do it more often, thing is I wouldnt do myself, and cant be arsed with the faf of taking to the dealer every 3k
besides i would f it up big time, and where would i put the old oil? eeww
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08-05-2003, 01:56 AM
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Lazy git.
1. buy oil drain container. (Last your lifetime)
2. buy socket set. (Last your lifetime)
3. buy oil.
4. buy new sump plug washer.
5. Drive car a few miles to warm oil.
6. Open oil cap (Mugen or otherwise
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7. place drain container under car in appropriate place
8. remove sump plug
9. retire to garden and sip cool lager.
10. replace new washer and sump plug.
11. fill car with new oil.
12. replace oil cap (Mugen or otherwise )
13. empty old oil from drain container into now empty oil bottle.
14. Dispose of old container.
Total time, 30 mins max.
You`ve learned a new skill. You`ve saved yourself money. You know a little more about the steed you own.
Don`t be a sap. Get with the program.
1. buy oil drain container. (Last your lifetime)
2. buy socket set. (Last your lifetime)
3. buy oil.
4. buy new sump plug washer.
5. Drive car a few miles to warm oil.
6. Open oil cap (Mugen or otherwise
)7. place drain container under car in appropriate place
8. remove sump plug
9. retire to garden and sip cool lager.
10. replace new washer and sump plug.
11. fill car with new oil.
12. replace oil cap (Mugen or otherwise
)13. empty old oil from drain container into now empty oil bottle.
14. Dispose of old container.
Total time, 30 mins max.
You`ve learned a new skill. You`ve saved yourself money. You know a little more about the steed you own.
Don`t be a sap. Get with the program.
08-05-2003, 02:02 AM
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Col, you've overlooked the fact that AE is life president of the I'm-inept-at-practical-stuff-so-I-pay-a-man-to-do-it-for-me Society.
(I'm also a fully paid up member of it, as well as being treasurer and secretary
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(I'm also a fully paid up member of it, as well as being treasurer and secretary
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