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Omega Gallery / Re: Omega Elite 2.2 DTI 2003 with 280,000 miles and still looking good.

« on: 16 November 2011, 16:40:16 »

Vauxhall recommend the engine oil on this engine is changes every 20,000 miles.
I think lesser makes might require every 5,000 like Land Rovers 

The leather gets treated with Autoglym Leather Care Balm every 2 months and give it a good treatment if you got in wet 
I think it also helps that Over the miles I have not got in and out that much due to the long trips I have done.

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Omega Gallery / Re: Omega Elite 2.2 DTI 2003 with 280,000 miles and still looking good.

« on: 16 November 2011, 13:23:43 »

I can't take all the credit.
I could not hope for a better Vauxhall trained mechanic, my friend Darren.
He's looked after it all it's life and even know the previous owner.
He even know all the parts it's had over the years. It's quiet a famous car at the local dealer

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Omega Gallery / Re: Omega Elite 2.2 DTI 2003 with 280,000 miles and still looking good.

« on: 16 November 2011, 13:12:55 »

Thanks for the comments. Always been a Vauxhall fan. My omega is the longest I've ever owned a car.
Its a shame the Vauxhall Insignia Elite does not measure up to the Omega.
It may look modern and have a lot more power, but when driving long distance the Omega is much quieter and more comfortable 
You can do 8 hours driving almost straight and not really feel to bad, tried the same in the Insignia and could barely walk.

Company Insignia but still no match for the Omega!

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Omega Gallery / Omega Elite 2.2 DTI 2003 with 280,000 miles and still looking good.

« on: 16 November 2011, 12:12:11 »

Spent the last 5 years going up motorways and still looking good at 280,000 miles.
Shows regular cleaning and polishing works and never skimp on maintenance. Oil change every 10,000 miles.
The engine big end split in two at 278,000 miles but found a 60,000 mile engine with service history so should keep going for a while!








And see the inside 360 virtual tour. http://www.findvauxhall.co.uk/360/omega/

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Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted / 2003 Vauxhall Omega Elite 2.2 DTI ENGINE WANTED

« on: 25 February 2010, 14:17:44 »

Just 2 days before Christmas my engine broke a conrod when it was just about to reach 300K miles.

Does anyone know where would be the best place to get a replacement engine and if the Vectra 2.2 DTI engine would fit including the bell housing?

I don't want to scrap the car as it in such great condition and still more confitable than the new Insignia Elite i'm currently borrowing.