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[lesask]

Hello, Ive read the guide on changing the auto gearbox oil, I shan't do it but do I need to have it done?, 2.6 cdx. just on 80k miles. It runs very well and smooth. Ive recently spent 1300 on my car, new cam belt kit, aux belt, coolant, expansion tank, some new pipe that had to come from Germany, new key fob, full new service, less the sparks as they only done about 20k since new. I do however need to cam cover gaskits changed and I was thinking of getting those replaced and the auto gb oil in the spring. so do I just get it changed or have it checked first or leave it? what do you think? many thanks. Les.

[Andy B]

It never does any harm in having an auto gearbox ATF change 

[lesask]

thanking you very much. Im going to have the cover gaskits changed and the auto oil.

[Andy B]

thanking you very much. Im going to have the cover gaskits changed and the auto oil.

make sure the breathers are clear too, otherwise you're piddling in the wind 

[lesask]

breathers?, ok I will make sure the garage changes all when doing the cam cover gaskits but what is breathers please?

[Andy B]

breathers?, ok I will make sure the garage changes all when doing the cam cover gaskits but what is breathers please?

crank case ventilation system 

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90653.0 

[Andy B]

 and ........ re the cam cover gaskets. The general opinion is that pattern gaskets (that a garage will almost certainly use) don't last, they get brittle & then leak. OEM gaskets are expensive, but especially if you're paying someone else to do the job, they work out cheaper in the long run becasue you only do them once.

[lesask]

got ya, will do. thankyou very much sir.

[Andy B]

got ya, will do. thankyou very much sir.

you're very welcome 

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Hello, Ive read the guide on changing the auto gearbox oil, I shan't do it but do I need to have it done?, 2.6 cdx. just on 80k miles. It runs very well and smooth. Ive recently spent £1300 on my car, new cam belt kit, aux belt, coolant, expansion tank, some new pipe that had to come from Germany, new key fob, full new service, less the sparks as they only done about 20k since new. I do however need to cam cover gaskits changed and I was thinking of getting those replaced and the auto gb oil in the spring. so do I just get it changed or have it checked first or leave it? what do you think? many thanks. Les.

Bet he could have booked it in with Serek up here in hoof'land got all jobs done and gone home with change.

[lesask]

yes I will use only the proper ones, everything I have had done is all the original parts and the garage I use is very professional. Thankyou for your guidance.   

[lesask]

lol, 1300 more than my car worth, I forgot to mention new water pump too but the way I look at it is that if the car dies big time its not then worth a penny, then Id have to pay to get rid of it and then look and pay for a new car etc and I cant be bothered and I like my car, it hefty on the fuel but everything else is great and solid and comfy.

[EMD]

lol, 1300 more than my car worth, I forgot to mention new water pump too but the way I look at it is that if the car dies big time its not then worth a penny, then Id have to pay to get rid of it and then look and pay for a new car etc and I cant be bothered and I like my car, it hefty on the fuel but everything else is great and solid and comfy.

What do you call hefty  Town driving maybe a little hefty especially if it dont get up to temperature but shouldn't be too bad on a long run 

[Andy B]

lol, 1300 more than my car worth, I forgot to mention new water pump too but the way I look at it is that if the car dies big time its not then worth a penny, then Id have to pay to get rid of it and then look and pay for a new car etc and I cant be bothered and I like my car, it hefty on the fuel but everything else is great and solid and comfy.

What do you call hefty  Town driving maybe a little hefty especially if it dont get up to temperature but shouldn't be too bad on a long run 

I drove my wife's auto C3 petrol 1600 yesterday. She drives a couple of miles to work & back 3 times a week and the trip mpg was showing 24.8mpg so much for a smaller car doing better mpg. My 3.0 Oemage used to do 20/21 around town & my 3.0 Merc (diseasal) does around 27

[EMD]

lol, 1300 more than my car worth, I forgot to mention new water pump too but the way I look at it is that if the car dies big time its not then worth a penny, then Id have to pay to get rid of it and then look and pay for a new car etc and I cant be bothered and I like my car, it hefty on the fuel but everything else is great and solid and comfy.

What do you call hefty  Town driving maybe a little hefty especially if it dont get up to temperature but shouldn't be too bad on a long run 

I drove my wife's auto C3 petrol 1600 yesterday. She drives a couple of miles to work & back 3 times a week and the trip mpg was showing 24.8mpg so much for a smaller car doing better mpg. My 3.0 Oemage used to do 20/21 around town & my 3.0 Merc (diseasal) does around 27

I was going to say that about smaller cars  Father has a 1.6 Nissan note auto and is always complaining how juicy it is