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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Omega_Dan on 05 February 2011, 17:21:47
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What interval should i change the oil and filter when im only doing about 1200 miles every 3 months?
I was planning on changing it every 6 months or every 2500 miles.
Is that a sensible period or am i being over cautious?
Edit: Was last done 13th october at 40033 miles now on 41452.
Dan :y
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Every 6 months sounds fine to me.
Kevin
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I believe a consensus on the OOF makes it wise to change your oil and filters every 3,000 miles with Vx 10/40 semi synthetic.
Certainly my V6's have never run better on that oil change programme! :D :D :D ;)
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I believe a consensus on the OOF makes it wise to change your oil and filters every 3,000 miles with Vx 10/40 semi synthetic.
Certainly my V6's have never run better on that oil change programme! :D :D :D ;)
Genuine Vx 10w/40 is what im running now and will certainly stick with ;)
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What interval should i change the oil and filter when im only doing about 1200 miles every 3 months?
I was planning on changing it every 6 months or every 2500 miles.
Is that a sensible period or am i being over cautious?
Edit: Was last done 13th october at 40033 miles now on 41452.
Dan :y
1400 miles in nearly four months :o :o that cars being run into the ground Dan, if you need someone to take it off your hands give me a shout ;D ;D
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What interval should i change the oil and filter when im only doing about 1200 miles every 3 months?
I was planning on changing it every 6 months or every 2500 miles.
Is that a sensible period or am i being over cautious?
Edit: Was last done 13th october at 40033 miles now on 41452.
Dan :y
1400 miles in nearly four months :o :o that cars being run into the ground Dan, if you need someone to take it off your hands give me a shout ;D ;D
HaHa i know i know. Driving to burton on trent tomorrow so that will put 80 ish miles on her! ;D
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What interval should i change the oil and filter when im only doing about 1200 miles every 3 months?
I was planning on changing it every 6 months or every 2500 miles.
Is that a sensible period or am i being over cautious?
Edit: Was last done 13th october at 40033 miles now on 41452.
Dan :y
1400 miles in nearly four months :o :o that cars being run into the ground Dan, if you need someone to take it off your hands give me a shout ;D ;D
HaHa i know i know. Driving to burton on trent tomorrow so that will put 80 ish miles on her! ;D
Think i've done just over 16000 in the same time frame, where abouts in burton you off to i was down that way the other week at the in-laws :y
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What interval should i change the oil and filter when im only doing about 1200 miles every 3 months?
I was planning on changing it every 6 months or every 2500 miles.
Is that a sensible period or am i being over cautious?
Edit: Was last done 13th october at 40033 miles now on 41452.
Dan :y
1400 miles in nearly four months :o :o that cars being run into the ground Dan, if you need someone to take it off your hands give me a shout ;D ;D
HaHa i know i know. Driving to burton on trent tomorrow so that will put 80 ish miles on her! ;D
Think i've done just over 16000 in the same time frame, where abouts in burton you off to i was down that way the other week at the in-laws :y
Its actually swadlincote mate. going to look at a VW lupo for my brother :)
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Its more Swad well moira actually were the inlaws live but most have never heard of it. Have fun looking at the car :y
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Its more Swad well moira actually were the inlaws live but most have never heard of it. Have fun looking at the car :y
Yeah will do. looking forward to giving the mig a run. havent used it since monday ;D
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What interval should i change the oil and filter when im only doing about 1200 miles every 3 months?
I was planning on changing it every 6 months or every 2500 miles.
Is that a sensible period or am i being over cautious?
Edit: Was last done 13th october at 40033 miles now on 41452.
Dan :y
I change my oil and filters every 5,000 miles with Vx 10/40 semi synthetic.
The service book tells me every 20,000 miles
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What interval should i change the oil and filter when im only doing about 1200 miles every 3 months?
I was planning on changing it every 6 months or every 2500 miles.
Is that a sensible period or am i being over cautious?
Edit: Was last done 13th october at 40033 miles now on 41452.
Dan :y
I change my oil and filters every 5,000 miles with Vx 10/40 semi synthetic.
The service book tells me every 20,000 miles
Yes, and it is wrong, just as the old Vx recommendation to change the cam belt at 80k was wrong! ::) ::) ::) :D ;)
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at least one a year or when the oil on the dipstick starts to get dirty :y
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mobil 1 at h@@@@ds 20% off for fully syn. Would this extend the oil change period?
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mobil 1 at h@@@@ds 20% off for fully syn. Would this extend the oil change period?
No, get yourself a trade card £20 for the year and buy the VX semi synth and change every 5-6000 miles :y
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Every six months on my two miggies. Use genuine filters and Vx semi-synthetic 10-40.(Trade Card)
Trouble is I do very little miles at the moment so neither is doing more than 200 - 300 miles in the six months!!
Very aware that lack of use is probably worse than high annual miles.
You want to see the faces at my MOT station when they find that the mileage has hardly increased year on year !!
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Ill stick with every 6 months then based on my low mileage per annum.
Cheers for everyones opinions and experiences :y
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Is this cheap enough ??? (localish to me :D)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-VAUXHALL-SEMI-SYNTHETIC-10W40-ENGINE-OIL-5LTR_W0QQitemZ380278665535QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=207730837038&rvr_id=207730837038&cguid=f60d23b112d0a0aa17a2a3b2ff6a682f
Ps i've done 3500k in the last 7 weeks, (motorway) am i due for change then :P
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Is this cheap enough ??? (localish to me :D)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-VAUXHALL-SEMI-SYNTHETIC-10W40-ENGINE-OIL-5LTR_W0QQitemZ380278665535QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=207730837038&rvr_id=207730837038&cguid=f60d23b112d0a0aa17a2a3b2ff6a682f
Ps i've done 3500k in the last 7 weeks, (motorway) am i due for change then :P
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thats sodding expensive! :o
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Is it ? :o
How much should i be getting it for on TC ?
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With TC, 4 x 5l semi is approx £40
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Is it ? :o
How much should i be getting it for on TC ?
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This much! :y
Oil - Semi synthetic 10W40 SL/CF A3/B4*
A high-performance, super-multigrade oil, particularly suitable for newer vehicles and those with multivalve engines and catalytic converters, where Longlife Super synthetic is not mandated or the preferred choice.
1 litre 93165213 £6.35 £4.85 £3.50
5 litres 93165216 £28.10 £20.61 £11.60
20 litres 93165615 £68.50 £58.23 £36.23
205 litres 93165616 £553.00 £470.05 £270.73
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Is it ? :o
How much should i be getting it for on TC ?
:)
This much! :y
Oil - Semi synthetic 10W40 SL/CF A3/B4*
A high-performance, super-multigrade oil, particularly suitable for newer vehicles and those with multivalve engines and catalytic converters, where Longlife Super synthetic is not mandated or the preferred choice.
1 litre 93165213 £6.35 £4.85 £3.50
5 litres 93165216 £28.10 £20.61 £11.60
20 litres 93165615 £68.50 £58.23 £36.23
205 litres 93165616 £553.00 £470.05 £270.73
In 5l cans, there is a 4 for 3 offer on semi and fully synth
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In 5l cans, there is a 4 for 3 offer on semi and fully synth
What he said ....... I forgot to add! ;)
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Sorry bin a little thick (never had TC) :-[
Who n where is this offer with ??
Ps don't think i need 205 ltrs ;D ;D
Cheers
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Sorry bin a little thick (never had TC) :-[
Who n where is this offer with ??
Ps don't think i need 205 ltrs ;D ;D
Cheers
;) :y :y :y
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1282863491
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Sorry bin a little thick (never had TC) :-[
Who n where is this offer with ??
Ps don't think i need 205 ltrs ;D ;D
Cheers
Vauxhall main dealers :) (most, but not all, offer 'Tradeclub')
You just need to join Autobahnstormers (£20 per year) and the membership card will be accepted for TC :y
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Thanks guys :y
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Sorry bin a little thick (never had TC) :-[
Who n where is this offer with ??
Ps don't think i need 205 ltrs ;D ;D
Cheers
You do get a nice barrel you can turn into a barbecue or smoker when you eventually get through it. ;D
Kevin
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You do get a nice barrel you can turn into a barbecue or smoker when you eventually get through it. ;D
Mmmmm now there's an idea :-/
Not sure other half would appreciate a barrel in the back garden though >:(
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You do get a nice barrel you can turn into a barbecue or smoker when you eventually get through it. ;D
Kevin[/quote]
Mmmmm now there's an idea :-/
Not sure other half would appreciate a barrel in the back garden though >:(
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If she complains just throw her in it.
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If she complains just throw her in it.
;D ;D ;D
ps is that better Tunnie ???
:D :y
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don't think i've seen so many posts in one thread where no one appears to know how to use quote button correctly!
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I don't kn
don't think i've seen so many posts in one thread where no one appears to know how to use quote button correctly!
ow what you mean?
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I am sure the recommended oil & filter change interval for my Omega is every 10,000 miles and the timing belt 80,000 miles. When I got Omega the service record showed the first 6 oil & filter changes in 64,000 miles. I do about 10,000 miles a year so I just keep changing them every year. I don't think it's doing the engine any serious damage.
I also noticed in this thread that the 80k in the service book for the timing belt is wrong. I changed mine at 80k and now it's at 155k, so I expect to do it again in 6 months. What timing belt intervals are others using and how many have experienced failures before 80k? Are there any warning signs such as squealing from the tensioner before it fails?
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I am sure the recommended oil & filter change interval for my Omega is every 10,000 miles and the timing belt 80,000 miles. When I got Omega the service record showed the first 6 oil & filter changes in 64,000 miles. I do about 10,000 miles a year so I just keep changing them every year. I don't think it's doing the engine any serious damage.
I also noticed in this thread that the 80k in the service book for the timing belt is wrong. I changed mine at 80k and now it's at 155k, so I expect to do it again in 6 months. What timing belt intervals are others using and how many have experienced failures before 80k? Are there any warning signs such as squealing from the tensioner before it fails?
Timing belt WAS 80,000 to please the fleet buyers ... but then discovered that the tensioners fail .. so the interval dropped to 40,000 / 4 years ... if yours is REALLY that old it is running on borrowed time .. if the tensioners go you arelooking at 2 new heads/valves at a minimum ....
For the cost .. get the belt done ..... yesterday !!
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I am sure the recommended oil & filter change interval for my Omega is every 10,000 miles and the timing belt 80,000 miles. When I got Omega the service record showed the first 6 oil & filter changes in 64,000 miles. I do about 10,000 miles a year so I just keep changing them every year. I don't think it's doing the engine any serious damage.
I also noticed in this thread that the 80k in the service book for the timing belt is wrong. I changed mine at 80k and now it's at 155k, so I expect to do it again in 6 months. What timing belt intervals are others using and how many have experienced failures before 80k? Are there any warning signs such as squealing from the tensioner before it fails?
You're on borrowed time re your cam belt. Vx changed the interval to 40k for the cam belt.
When you're on the motorway at 3000rpm you have about 0.00025 secs notice before your valves make contact with your pistons.
You need to make plans to change the belt ASAP, you might make it to 160k but how much will it cost you if the belt doesn't make it that far? ;)
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Back to oil change interval. You can now get Vauxhall semi synthetic 10W40 & fully synthetic 5W30 for £12 - £20 for 5 litres.
I would suggest that if your car has a recommended 10,000 change interval & if you diy the changes; then the optimum strategy for long engine/turbo life is to change the oil twice a year & the filter once a year. Ideally something like March & October so the oil gets changed immediately after the winter months. A lot of protection for little cost or effort.
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I would suggest that if your car has a recommended 10,000 change interval & if you diy the changes; then the optimum strategy for long engine/turbo life is to change the oil twice a year & the filter once a year. Ideally something like March & October so the oil gets changed immediately after the winter months. A lot of protection for little cost or effort.
The 10K oil change interval is rather optimistic, especially with the 10w40 oil, so I would agree. I'd change the oil filter every time, though. For the price of them it's not worth skimping, IMHO.
Kevin
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I would suggest that if your car has a recommended 10,000 change interval & if you diy the changes; then the optimum strategy for long engine/turbo life is to change the oil twice a year & the filter once a year. Ideally something like March & October so the oil gets changed immediately after the winter months. A lot of protection for little cost or effort.
The 10K oil change interval is rather optimistic, especially with the 10w40 oil, so I would agree. I'd change the oil filter every time, though. For the price of them it's not worth skimping, IMHO.
Kevin
Exactly, DIY costs about a tenner for an oil change using GM parts. My oil gets changed every 3 or 4 k :)