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oil change.
« on: 12 November 2006, 17:00:12 »
hi gents.wont 2 do a oil/filter change in the next week or so.what oil do you chaps suggest 4 my car? 3.0 ellite with 146.000. :y
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Re: oil change.
« Reply #1 on: 12 November 2006, 17:02:47 »
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hi gents.wont 2 do a oil/filter change in the next week or so.what oil do you chaps suggest 4 my car? 3.0 ellite with 146.000. :y
I personally use Vx's own semi synth and their own filters.

On TC, both dirt cheap, but even retail, the filters are cheaper than Halfords etc...
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Re: oil change.
« Reply #2 on: 12 November 2006, 17:05:53 »
cheers m8. doesn`t the mile`s on the car need a thicker oil tho? :y
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Re: oil change.
« Reply #3 on: 12 November 2006, 17:08:31 »
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cheers m8. doesn`t the mile`s on the car need a thicker oil tho? :y
Nah, my MV6 isn't too far behind (136k) and is very happy on this combo...
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Re: oil change.
« Reply #4 on: 12 November 2006, 17:10:49 »
My mates a vx mechanic he puts in the semi, also i use ZX-1 oil additive once a year. Its not slick 50 it bonds to the metal, its the nuts. :y
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Re: oil change.
« Reply #5 on: 12 November 2006, 17:11:22 »
161,000 and mine thrives on the stuff, I always change it every 5000 miles, it is more important to keep the oil doing it's job with a high miles engine.
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« Reply #6 on: 12 November 2006, 17:14:26 »
vx`s oil it is then. cheers lads. :y
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Re: oil change.
« Reply #7 on: 12 November 2006, 17:16:44 »
As has been mentioned above, regular oil changes are the best thing you can do to the engine. Not only does it protect, but it also helps keep the breather system clearer.

I do mine every 3 - 4k.
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Re: oil change.
« Reply #8 on: 12 November 2006, 20:17:33 »
What about an engine flush every now and again.  

I've heard a mixed bag of good results and horror stories too.

Worth doing at 40k ?
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Re: oil change.
« Reply #9 on: 12 November 2006, 20:23:04 »
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What about an engine flush every now and again.  

I've heard a mixed bag of good results and horror stories too.

Worth doing at 40k ?
Very regular oil changing is probably better than flushing. If you think it possibly needs a flush, just do some 1k oil changes....
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Re: oil change.
« Reply #10 on: 12 November 2006, 22:14:35 »
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Very regular oil changing is probably better than flushing. If you think it possibly needs a flush, just do some 1k oil changes....

Yep, I second this.  I took over the maintenance of a minibus that was never serviced for about 6 years.  The old oil was like treacle.  Rather than flush, I simply did as TheBoy says and did several short oil changes.  Each time, I used the cheap £5 a gallon oil (on the basis that it was not going to be in the engine long) and a new filter.

When the oil changes were done, filled with Castrol and now when the oil changes are carried out at regular intervals, it comes out nice a clean.

Personally, I would never use any sort of flushing oil.
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Re: oil change.
« Reply #11 on: 13 November 2006, 18:47:52 »
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Each time, I used the cheap £5 a gallon oil
Bit like Vx Semi Synth on TC then ;)
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« Reply #12 on: 13 November 2006, 19:04:49 »
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Each time, I used the cheap £5 a gallon oil
Bit like Vx Semi Synth on TC then ;)

And im glad it is  ;) Ive bought 40 ltrs since i got my trade card and I've got 5 ltrs left....be getting another 20 ltrs in a couple of weeks  :D
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« Reply #13 on: 13 November 2006, 19:24:39 »
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Each time, I used the cheap £5 a gallon oil
Bit like Vx Semi Synth on TC then ;)

And im glad it is  ;) Ive bought 40 ltrs since i got my trade card and I've got 5 ltrs left....be getting another 20 ltrs in a couple of weeks  :D
Yeah, the current offer is due to end on 31st Dec. They may carry it on though, as they did last year...
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Re: oil change.
« Reply #14 on: 13 November 2006, 20:54:35 »
Thanks I'll go for the short & frequent - especially as I only do 6 miles a day now.

Trade card's on its way so Vx oil for me.

I know I should take the bus but the schoolkids are a nightmare.
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