FabSwingers.com forum: Oil Change

By *LCC OP Couple
over a year ago

Cambridge

How often do you change the oil in your car?

Do you do it yourself, to take it to a garage?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not very often because I hardly drive. In fact it's been off road for months.

But I do my own oil change. It doesn't take long and it's not difficult

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By *al2001Man
over a year ago

kildare

Every 10000 miles

Do it myself unless its awkward like I couldn't get at the spark plugs of my last golf because there was a big plastic thingamajig in the way

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Every 10000 miles

Do it myself unless its awkward like I couldn't get at the spark plugs of my last golf because there was a big plastic thingamajig in the way"

Spark plugs? For an oil change?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don’t change my oil the garage does, when my car is serviced. I top it up if required.

I also top up the washer fluid.

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By *itvclaireTV/TS
over a year ago

Birmingham

Do my own, no excuse been a mechanic

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By *LCC OP Couple
over a year ago

Cambridge

"Do my own, no excuse been a mechanic

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So how often do you change the oil?

I tend to just get it done (I assume!) At my yearly service and do 10-12k a year. But some people say it should be every 3k miles, which seems a lot more frequently than I get mine done!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I let my mechanic look after my motor most of the time

I do check oil, water and tyres though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Haven't done mine in 5 years. Just top it up

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

"Do my own, no excuse been a mechanic

So how often do you change the oil?

I tend to just get it done (I assume!) At my yearly service and do 10-12k a year. But some people say it should be every 3k miles, which seems a lot more frequently than I get mine done! "

Only that often if it’s a really old car, like 1960s or older.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I leave it to the garage to do at the annual service.

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By *al2001Man
over a year ago

kildare

"Every 10000 miles

Do it myself unless its awkward like I couldn't get at the spark plugs of my last golf because there was a big plastic thingamajig in the way

Spark plugs? For an oil change?"

Just talking general regular maintenance,spark plugs,oil filter and oil

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As a mechanic please let a garage do it..

Engines these days take specific oils and by doing it your self u may Halm the engine.

Also in a garage the service light can be reset and service book stamped which does add value to the car.

Also when the oil is being changed if the mechanic is nice he or she will give the vehicle a quick safety check.

So.

Garage.

Any mechanical questions please ask .X

Joe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Has a mechanic, my tip would be twice yearly regardless of mileage..a summer change and a winter change..we are having a hot summer at the mo the oil will become thin and will have to work harder..so if we have a very cold winter your oil is already worn out because of this hot summer..and in winter your oil works harder too ..

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By *andonmessMan
over a year ago

A world all of his own

It's scheduled for every 24 months but I had it done after 12 months this time as I do little mileage/short journeys. Would have done it myself but didn't have a 10l catch can so got a local indie to do it for me, think they charged £40 labour and I supplied the parts.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bottom line is that if you supply or use your own bits, make sure there correct!

Happy motering

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By *LCC OP Couple
over a year ago

Cambridge

"Bottom line is that if you supply or use your own bits, make sure there correct!

Happy motering"

Will the mechanic be impressed if you take along your own parts and say, "It's alright, a bloke on a swingers site told me this is what I need"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Every 10000 miles

Do it myself unless its awkward like I couldn't get at the spark plugs of my last golf because there was a big plastic thingamajig in the way

Spark plugs? For an oil change?

Just talking general regular maintenance,spark plugs,oil filter and oil"

That's fair enough. I was a bit baffled

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Around every 1500 miles and serviced every 8000 miles

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

12,500 miles or 12 months.. whatever comes first

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Bottom line is that if you supply or use your own bits, make sure there correct!

Happy motering

Will the mechanic be impressed if you take along your own parts and say, "It's alright, a bloke on a swingers site told me this is what I need" "

He might ask for your fab name lol

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By *tirluvMan
over a year ago

the right frame of mind -London

I'm struggling -this is a really hard Euphamism to work out -any hints guys

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i do it myself normally just under the service interval on the daily but i also run and build race cars that get the oil and more changed a lot more regular

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By *itvclaireTV/TS
over a year ago

Birmingham

"Do my own, no excuse been a mechanic

So how often do you change the oil?

I tend to just get it done (I assume!) At my yearly service and do 10-12k a year. But some people say it should be every 3k miles, which seems a lot more frequently than I get mine done! "

3K? Old mineral based ones were good for 6K. Just stick with the recommended service intervals

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do my own, no excuse been a mechanic

So how often do you change the oil?

I tend to just get it done (I assume!) At my yearly service and do 10-12k a year. But some people say it should be every 3k miles, which seems a lot more frequently than I get mine done! "

Unless you drive a RX8 you don’t need to do the oil change every 3000 Miles

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By *ocks99Man
over a year ago

Reading

"I'm struggling -this is a really hard Euphamism to work out -any hints guys"

No, as long as you've the right tool for the job

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By *LCC OP Couple
over a year ago

Cambridge

"Around every 1500 miles and serviced every 8000 miles "

1,500 miles seems pretty regular. Do you do it yourself?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oil change intervals depend of the type of oil in a car and the car itself.

Most, but not all, modern cars use fully synthetic oil. If yours does, then every 10,000 miles would be a good starting point. A car with a larger engine running fully synthetic oil can go as long as 15,000 miles before a change is needed.

Look in the handbook, note what oil the manufacturer recommends and what the change interval is.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Around every 1500 miles and serviced every 8000 miles

1,500 miles seems pretty regular. Do you do it yourself? "

It’s a type R so they are notoriously bad for oil consumption even when using the thicker grades such as 5 30 and yes, it’s cheap to do.....main dealers are hilarious with the prices they charge

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By *LCC OP Couple
over a year ago

Cambridge

"Around every 1500 miles and serviced every 8000 miles

1,500 miles seems pretty regular. Do you do it yourself?

It’s a type R so they are notoriously bad for oil consumption even when using the thicker grades such as 5 30 and yes, it’s cheap to do.....main dealers are hilarious with the prices they charge "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Always do it myself I also top up the blinker fluid and change the exhaust bearings !!

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By *lbert_shlossedMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"Around every 1500 miles and serviced every 8000 miles

1,500 miles seems pretty regular. Do you do it yourself?

Why are they notoriously bad for oil consumption?

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By *LCC OP Couple
over a year ago

Cambridge

I just asked my dad how often he gets his car serviced, he said he hasn't done it for 5 or 6 years!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When I've just got a "new to me car" Every 3 months with cheaper oil. To help flush out the engine. Then every 10k or 12 months. Do it myself.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Every 6 months but I'm in the trade so it costs me nothing

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By *lbert_shlossedMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"I just asked my dad how often he gets his car serviced, he said he hasn't done it for 5 or 6 years!"
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And?

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By *ast_And_CuriousMan
over a year ago

Sevenoaks

"Around every 1500 miles and serviced every 8000 miles

1,500 miles seems pretty regular. Do you do it yourself?

Why are they notoriously bad for oil consumption?"

Because V-Tec yo.

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By *ast_And_CuriousMan
over a year ago

Sevenoaks

Every year but I'd never go over 10k without an oil change. Every 6k is preferable.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do it myself once a year. Check levels every 6 months.

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By *lbert_shlossedMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"Around every 1500 miles and serviced every 8000 miles

1,500 miles seems pretty regular. Do you do it yourself?

Why are they notoriously bad for oil consumption?

Because V-Tec yo. "
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Variable timing?.

Why would that consume oil?

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By *tirluvMan
over a year ago

the right frame of mind -London

That's why I only drive stolen cars -you never need to change the oil and you can just set fire to them when they stop working... lol (for the admins benefit)

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

The dash on my car automatically tells me ... as it is doing now!

By the end of the week it will be displaying ‘NOW!’ Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do my daily driver at minimum twice a year, or every 8k miles. Do my weekend car every 3-4k miles as it's a built engine running high power. Am also in the trade so do all my own work. Folks please don't do your own just for the sake of saying you done it. The amount of cross thread sumo studs and incorrectly fitted parts I've had to deal with is unreal. Not to mention people not knowing how badly their tyres are worn.

Put it this way, would you dye and cut your own hair or pull your own teeth out? Leave it to the pro's that's confident and competent doing these jobs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Always do it myself I also top up the blinker fluid and change the exhaust bearings !! "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Around every 1500 miles and serviced every 8000 miles

1,500 miles seems pretty regular. Do you do it yourself?

They're bad for oil as you either need valve stem seals done or piston rings. Plenty of blue smoke when changing gears yeah? Typical type r

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By *oncupiscentTonyMan
over a year ago

Kent

Old Avensis used to get through so much it was on a constant oil change

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By *uffymayfairCouple
over a year ago

vera playa, Almeria

Mr here, I do the bike myself, every 3000 miles but the cars we generally take it in and have it done as part of the service

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Every 5k miles in the M3 and 10k in the 530d

its shocking that manufactures have such long intervals - no surprise to hear about timing chains snapping at less than 100k miles

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By *tace 309TV/TS
over a year ago

durham

"I just asked my dad how often he gets his car serviced, he said he hasn't done it for 5 or 6 years!.

And?"
his big end went bang

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Every 5k miles in the M3 and 10k in the 530d

its shocking that manufactures have such long intervals - no surprise to hear about timing chains snapping at less than 100k miles "

Newer cars have belts not chains

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Every 5k miles in the M3 and 10k in the 530d

its shocking that manufactures have such long intervals - no surprise to hear about timing chains snapping at less than 100k miles

Newer cars have belts not chains

No they don't. Timing chain still very common. Kia,BMW, Merc to name a few

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Around every 1500 miles and serviced every 8000 miles

1,500 miles seems pretty regular. Do you do it yourself?

It’s a type R so they are notoriously bad for oil consumption even when using the thicker grades such as 5 30 and yes, it’s cheap to do.....main dealers are hilarious with the prices they charge

They're bad for oil as you either need valve stem seals done or piston rings. Plenty of blue smoke when changing gears yeah? Typical type r

Erm no

None of the above. I’ve owned petrol hondas for years and from new, they’re all the same in regards to oil consumption.

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By *lbert_shlossedMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"Around every 1500 miles and serviced every 8000 miles

1,500 miles seems pretty regular. Do you do it yourself?

It’s a type R so they are notoriously bad for oil consumption even when using the thicker grades such as 5 30 and yes, it’s cheap to do.....main dealers are hilarious with the prices they charge

They're bad for oil as you either need valve stem seals done or piston rings. Plenty of blue smoke when changing gears yeah? Typical type r

Erm no

None of the above. I’ve owned petrol hondas for years and from new, they’re all the same in regards to oil consumption."
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I've literally bought hundreds of Hondas and never had one that's consumed oil!.

Must be something with your model

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By *ast_And_CuriousMan
over a year ago

Sevenoaks

Type R's do use oil if you V-Tec it a lot. The engines are pretty bullet proof though if you keep on top of the oil level.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dave does it... He fixes the cars, services them, all mot work that needs doing...

I can put diesel and water in.... And change a wheel...

I even welded it a few years ago....

I'm basically a mechanic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My dad looks after all that stuff for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So much conflicting advice.. bet your sorry you asked OP ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go to the garage. That is all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Around every 1500 miles and serviced every 8000 miles

1,500 miles seems pretty regular. Do you do it yourself?

It’s a type R so they are notoriously bad for oil consumption even when using the thicker grades such as 5 30 and yes, it’s cheap to do.....main dealers are hilarious with the prices they charge

They're bad for oil as you either need valve stem seals done or piston rings. Plenty of blue smoke when changing gears yeah? Typical type r

Erm no

None of the above. I’ve owned petrol hondas for years and from new, they’re all the same in regards to oil consumption."

Erm yeah. Speaking from experience here also. And from having rebuilt various VTEC engines. Yes they consume oil, more if you VTEC it alot as it is worked off the oil pressure if memory serves me right. But shouldn't be using much in between oil changes. Also if you're changing oil every 1500 miles and having to top up in between there's definitely a problem. Changing oil at 1500 miles is a bit ludicrous but it's your car and in fairness at least it's maintained

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By *LCC OP Couple
over a year ago

Cambridge

"So much conflicting advice.. bet your sorry you asked OP .."

Yeah, I think I'll just put twice as much in, and change it half as often

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So much conflicting advice.. bet your sorry you asked OP ..

Yeah, I think I'll just put twice as much in, and change it half as often

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By *LCC OP Couple
over a year ago

Cambridge

"So much conflicting advice.. bet your sorry you asked OP ..

Yeah, I think I'll just put twice as much in, and change it half as often

Can't go wrong that way

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So much conflicting advice.. bet your sorry you asked OP ..

Yeah, I think I'll just put twice as much in, and change it half as often

Can't go wrong that way

Depending on the car have a crack yourself. Most oil changes are drain and refill and change a filter. Can be performed quick on a lot of cars.

I've just replaced the cam shafts on my car. Many hours of labour to find out the people that sold them have removed a spring..... have to strip back down and start again. Not a happy bunny. 300zx fun. Sorry needed a rant.

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By *oncupiscentTonyMan
over a year ago

Kent

"Around every 1500 miles and serviced every 8000 miles

1,500 miles seems pretty regular. Do you do it yourself?

It’s a type R so they are notoriously bad for oil consumption even when using the thicker grades such as 5 30 and yes, it’s cheap to do.....main dealers are hilarious with the prices they charge

They're bad for oil as you either need valve stem seals done or piston rings. Plenty of blue smoke when changing gears yeah? Typical type r

Erm no

None of the above. I’ve owned petrol hondas for years and from new, they’re all the same in regards to oil consumption..

I've literally bought hundreds of Hondas and never had one that's consumed oil!.

Must be something with your model"

Accord vtech would get through half a litre every month or so.

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By *ky19Man
over a year ago

Plymouth OYO Hotel

Got one done last Friday. There was hardly any oil left having made maybe 10 trips to Southport from Portsmouth in 3 months.

Does anyone else think £80 is a bit much?

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By *rGuyMan
over a year ago

Croydon

"Got one done last Friday. There was hardly any oil left having made maybe 10 trips to Southport from Portsmouth in 3 months.

Does anyone else think £80 is a bit much?"

Was that £80 all in?

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By *heislanderMan
over a year ago

cheshunt

"Got one done last Friday. There was hardly any oil left having made maybe 10 trips to Southport from Portsmouth in 3 months.

Does anyone else think £80 is a bit much?"

Not really, it all depends on what car you’ve got, any good garage should change the filter as well.

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By *ky19Man
over a year ago

Plymouth OYO Hotel

Aw OK guys I have 2004 Astra Petrol.

Costs were £35 for oil, filter and air filter, so £45/for labour?

Normally I'd have thought £50 maybe £60...

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

Depends on my mood, sometimes I will do the work myself other times I will get someone to do it.

Frisky on the other hand...

She use to do her own servicing, pads etc, now she changes her car before it needs it's first service...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you are not in the Trade ..sign up for promotional emails from Europarts.. you then get sent money off codes to reduce the price of your car parts..The same with GSF car parts too

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"How often do you change the oil in your car?

Do you do it yourself, to take it to a garage?"

The car & van go to a garage for a service every year, motorbikes I do myself every six months.

Cal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do my own, no excuse been a mechanic

So how often do you change the oil?

I tend to just get it done (I assume!) At my yearly service and do 10-12k a year. But some people say it should be every 3k miles, which seems a lot more frequently than I get mine done!

Unless you drive a RX8 you don’t need to do the oil change every 3000 Miles

Unless of course if you do very low miles then it should be changed yearly or less. As any technician would know

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Got one done last Friday. There was hardly any oil left having made maybe 10 trips to Southport from Portsmouth in 3 months.

Does anyone else think £80 is a bit much?"

Not really it would depend on the type of oil the quantity and the time taken to complete it

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By *rjimMan
over a year ago

nr bristol

If you guys go into garage and there is crap and dirt everywhere..(as usual)....how well do you think they will look after and service your vehicle ?

Anyone who understands tribology will change oil and filter at half the "recommended" service interval.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Around every 1500 miles and serviced every 8000 miles

1,500 miles seems pretty regular. Do you do it yourself?

It’s a type R so they are notoriously bad for oil consumption even when using the thicker grades such as 5 30 and yes, it’s cheap to do.....main dealers are hilarious with the prices they charge

They're bad for oil as you either need valve stem seals done or piston rings. Plenty of blue smoke when changing gears yeah? Typical type r

Erm no

None of the above. I’ve owned petrol hondas for years and from new, they’re all the same in regards to oil consumption.

That’s exactly why I do it, the engine spends most of its time above 6000rpm. So instead of topping up it’s simple enough to change it.

Also change the gearbox oil before the recommend timescale. And do full changes before going to race days at a drag strip etc.

Take care of them and even when given daily abuse a K20 is one of the most solid engines out there. The internals as standard are good for around 350bhp so they’re very well built.

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By *ulfilthmentMan
over a year ago

Just around the corner

Every 6000 miles and I do it myself, unless it’s due a service.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

3 litre diesel and I do it every 6 months, doesn't take more than 30 minutes.

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By *hips n FursMan
over a year ago

Huddersfield

If I'm running anything with a turbo on its 3 times a year.

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By *anksy100Man
over a year ago

London

Every 6,000 miles

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By *tirluvMan
over a year ago

the right frame of mind -London

"3 litre diesel and I do it every 6 months, doesn't take more than 30 minutes."

How the hell do you fuck a diesel and why does it take you so long?

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By *tirluvMan
over a year ago

the right frame of mind -London

"If I'm running anything with a turbo on its 3 times a year."

Rabbit?

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By *hips n FursMan
over a year ago

Huddersfield

"If I'm running anything with a turbo on its 3 times a year.

Rabbit?"

Hare

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By *LCC OP Couple
over a year ago

Cambridge

"Depends on my mood, sometimes I will do the work myself other times I will get someone to do it.

Frisky on the other hand...

She use to do her own servicing, pads etc, now she changes her car before it needs it's first service...

Haha! How the other half live huh? Just buy a new car every time it runs out of petrol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How often do you change the oil in your car?

Do you do it yourself, to take it to a garage?"

I change the oil in my car every 3000-4000 only takes 15 minutes to do!

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

"Depends on my mood, sometimes I will do the work myself other times I will get someone to do it.

Frisky on the other hand...

She use to do her own servicing, pads etc, now she changes her car before it needs it's first service...

Haha! How the other half live huh? Just buy a new car every time it runs out of petrol

Hopefully it was just a one off.

She took her car in to book it in for its first service at just under a year old and they gave her such a good deal, she drove out her new car a few days later...

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By *lbert_shlossedMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"Around every 1500 miles and serviced every 8000 miles

1,500 miles seems pretty regular. Do you do it yourself?

It’s a type R so they are notoriously bad for oil consumption even when using the thicker grades such as 5 30 and yes, it’s cheap to do.....main dealers are hilarious with the prices they charge

They're bad for oil as you either need valve stem seals done or piston rings. Plenty of blue smoke when changing gears yeah? Typical type r

Erm no

None of the above. I’ve owned petrol hondas for years and from new, they’re all the same in regards to oil consumption..

I've literally bought hundreds of Hondas and never had one that's consumed oil!.

Must be something with your model

Accord vtech would get through half a litre every month or so."
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You've got something wrong with your engine if your talking about that type of volume either that or your doing 60k a year

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By *hips n FursMan
over a year ago

Huddersfield

"Around every 1500 miles and serviced every 8000 miles

1,500 miles seems pretty regular. Do you do it yourself?

It’s a type R so they are notoriously bad for oil consumption even when using the thicker grades such as 5 30 and yes, it’s cheap to do.....main dealers are hilarious with the prices they charge

They're bad for oil as you either need valve stem seals done or piston rings. Plenty of blue smoke when changing gears yeah? Typical type r

Erm no

None of the above. I’ve owned petrol hondas for years and from new, they’re all the same in regards to oil consumption."

A guy at work bought a Honda,he says it devours oil compared to his old car.

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By *bonynivoryCouple
over a year ago

market harborough

"Do my own, no excuse been a mechanic

So how often do you change the oil?

I tend to just get it done (I assume!) At my yearly service and do 10-12k a year. But some people say it should be every 3k miles, which seems a lot more frequently than I get mine done! "

It should be done as per the engine manufacturers spec, anything else is old wives tales, like dirt in empty fuel tanks, waffle, waffle. Most modern cars it is 10-20000 miles unless, driven in harsh conditions. We'll we live in the UK, its not exactly the Sahara is it

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By *ulfilthmentMan
over a year ago

Just around the corner

"It should be done as per the engine manufacturers spec, anything else is old wives tales, like dirt in empty fuel tanks, waffle, waffle. Most modern cars it is 10-20000 miles unless, driven in harsh conditions. We'll we live in the UK, its not exactly the Sahara is it

I drive a heavy, British-built 4x4 with a growing reputation for snapping cranks. I’d rather ‘waste’ a few pounds on extra oil changes than chance a £5k+ bill for a new engine.

Most mechanics (even reputable ones) reckon service and oil change intervals for modern cars are too long, and are more about reducing running costs to make them attractive to buyers, than keeping them in good condition.

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over a year ago

I drive a heavy, British-built 4x4 with a growing reputation for snapping cranks. I’d rather ‘waste’ a few pounds on extra oil changes than chance a £5k+ bill for a new engine.

As per my reply..I have been a mechanic for over 30 years..I recommend twice yearly.. a winter oil change and summer oil change, regardless of mileage.. your oil works differently in hot and cold weather..it's a cheap process now to change your oil and flter,oil is one of the most important components in any engine

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By *LCC OP Couple
over a year ago

Cambridge

I drive a heavy, British-built 4x4 with a growing reputation for snapping cranks. I’d rather ‘waste’ a few pounds on extra oil changes than chance a £5k+ bill for a new engine.

But still use the same weight oil?

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over a year ago

Just around the corner

I drive a heavy, British-built 4x4 with a growing reputation for snapping cranks. I’d rather ‘waste’ a few pounds on extra oil changes than chance a £5k+ bill for a new engine.

But still use the same weight oil? "

Presumably whatever the manufacturer recommends if you want any redress if it goes bang unexpectedly.

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By *arneyWhite2014Man
over a year ago

Chesterfield

I’m happy to do an oil change for any appreciative lady

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Normally use ATS . It's easier for us. Normally change it every 9000 miles. We own a Renault and a Mazda. Think they are both supposed to be done every 18000 miles but I like to do it more often.

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By *htcMan
over a year ago

each 12 months usually if mot comes up as car is over3years, comes with free breakdown cover at dealership, so do the full service below £200 but worth it, if you want to look after your car and dont want it to break down.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Twice for every interval the manufacturer reccomends because after 10000+ miles (approximate interval for a lot of modern cars) the oil tends to be totally buggered. For the 30 quid it costs for oil and filter and 15 mins to change it it's worth doing a bit more regularly. Oil is cheaper than an engine rebuild. My classics get theirs done every 1500 to 3000 depending on when I can get them in the workshop.

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By *LCC OP Couple
over a year ago

Cambridge

"each 12 months usually if mot comes up as car is over3years, comes with free breakdown cover at dealership, so do the full service below £200 but worth it, if you want to look after your car and dont want it to break down. "

A full service for mine at a main dealer is £357. I got it done at an independent garage for £200. When I got the quote from the dealer I also asked how much for just brake pads (not discs not discs and pads), they wanted around £192ish fronts, £202ish for the rear.

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By *bmarley77Man
over a year ago

Nr Derby

Sweet mercy. 400 nuggets for pads. What car is that for?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sweet mercy. 400 nuggets for pads. What car is that for? "

Typical dealer prices. Had my MOT at the dealer as it was on offer for £25, failed on pads and discs all round, which I already knew it would just hadn't had the time to do it.

Picked the car up and they had quoted £1475 for pads and discs all round

Did it myself for £450 with genuine Brembo parts.

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By *LCC OP Couple
over a year ago

Cambridge

Sweet mercy. 400 nuggets for pads. What car is that for? "

A 2015 Mondeo.

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

Oil lasts pretty much indefinitely, it's the contaminates that ruin it.

On some lorries they fit additional but much finer filters.

They don't ever change the oil but change the filters at the normal service intervals.

The company claim they have engines with their system on that have 100s of thousands of miles on

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How often do you change the oil in your car?

Do you do it yourself, to take it to a garage?"

Do my own as it's an older car. Every 8k as it's got a timing chain to keep lubricated. 10k if a timing belt.

If a new car and you tend to swap it regularly it's probably best to get dealer to o it so it has a full service history and devalues less

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh aye, I use castrol magnatec or best you can get for your piggy bank

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oil lasts pretty much indefinitely, it's the contaminates that ruin it.

On some lorries they fit additional but much finer filters.

They don't ever change the oil but change the filters at the normal service intervals.

The company claim they have engines with their system on that have 100s of thousands of miles on"

Whos told you that..oil no matter how many filters you have does wear out ..regular oil changes in any engine is a must ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How often do you change the oil in your car?

Do you do it yourself, to take it to a garage?

How many miles do you do every year ???

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oh aye, I use castrol magnatec or best you can get for your piggy bank"

Mobil is the best

Castrol and shell

Second

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do mine myself and change the oil every 10,000 miles or every 12 months. Depending on what comes first.

Tend to use some form of Castrol fully synthestic or Petronas oil.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Used to do it myself but too much hassle so it's part of my yearly garage service.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do mine myself and change the oil every 10,000 miles or every 12 months. Depending on what comes first.

Tend to use some form of Castrol fully synthestic or Petronas oil.

Only thing about Castrol the biggest Gallon they have is 4 litres , there good for small engine cars

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By *veready69Man
over a year ago

PLYMOUTH

Changing your own oil? Is this like sucking yourself off or something??

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By *veready69Man
over a year ago

PLYMOUTH

"I do mine myself and change the oil every 10,000 miles or every 12 months. Depending on what comes first.

Tend to use some form of Castrol fully synthestic or Petronas oil.

Only thing about Castrol the biggest Gallon they have is 4 litres , there good for small engine cars "

Biggest gallon is 4 litres?? Not really a gallon then.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No need to change the oil on my current car...considering it left it's oil contents on the road during a breakdown on Wednesday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Changing your own oil? Is this like sucking yourself off or something??"

No, its something called saving yourself money and knowing what your putting into your engine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The service depends on the model and the age of the vehicle.

Some cars need a service more often than others.

Unless someone on here works for a dealer and knows what your intervals should be I would just call the dealer and ask them and they will happily tell you how many miles and what your car requires next due to age or mileage of the vehicle.

From your fab parts advisor

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No need to change the oil on my current car...considering it left it's oil contents on the road during a breakdown on Wednesday

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By *LCC OP Couple
over a year ago

Cambridge

"Changing your own oil? Is this like sucking yourself off or something??

No, its something called saving yourself money and knowing what your putting into your engine"

Don't put spunk in your engine

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By *obby2910Man
over a year ago

mids

Bobby drive a black cab taxi

I do 30000 miles per year

Use good oil an plenty of lube

Lol ??

At least 1 oil change per

7-10k

Watch the mechanic change it as you cant trust them

If youra sexy lady try it on an get a freebe oil change ??

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

"Oil lasts pretty much indefinitely, it's the contaminates that ruin it.

On some lorries they fit additional but much finer filters.

They don't ever change the oil but change the filters at the normal service intervals.

The company claim they have engines with their system on that have 100s of thousands of miles on

Whos told you that..oil no matter how many filters you have does wear out ..regular oil changes in any engine is a must .."

As the Americans would say "my bad", I foolishly took the advertisement at its word.

A little more research shows that the long molecules start to break down with use.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oil lasts pretty much indefinitely, it's the contaminates that ruin it.

On some lorries they fit additional but much finer filters.

They don't ever change the oil but change the filters at the normal service intervals.

The company claim they have engines with their system on that have 100s of thousands of miles on

Whos told you that..oil no matter how many filters you have does wear out ..regular oil changes in any engine is a must ..

As the Americans would say "my bad", I foolishly took the advertisement at its word.

A little more research shows that the long molecules start to break down with use."

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By *adja_lazloCouple
over a year ago

Solihull

yearly service includes oil change, so yearly for us

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By *ystical_InkedBBWWoman
over a year ago

somewhere in the Shire of Derby

Depends on the vehicle, most dealers will say every 12 months or an approximate amount of miles 10,000 - 12,000. Most do it on an annual service.

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