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BIGEARS Newbie
Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Posts: 3 Location: BERWICK-UPON-TWEED
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Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 14:07 Post subject: oil change |
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hi can any body tell me why you have to change oil evray 3000 miles, i have 3.1 bighorn lotus 1994, i use semi synthetic,can i not exstend oil change,if so what to,any info gratefuly welcomed |
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:::Matski::: Lifetime member
Joined: 27 Dec 2005 Posts: 5181 Location: York
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Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 15:06 Post subject: |
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I would change if you want a reliable car that will last a long time.
They seem to be quite hard on the oil, so change the filter every time to.
Vauxhall I think extended the service interval on the Isuzu 2.8 engined frontera, but this was more of a sales ploy than any thing ells IMO, and must impact on longevity.
The 3.1 has a lot in common with the 2.8 I think.
It's a simple job to do your self, and if you buy the oil in a drum form a moterfactors fairly cheep. |
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Chris B Lifetime member
Joined: 17 Oct 2005 Posts: 3537 Location: Chorley, Lancashire
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Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 15:07 Post subject: |
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The books usually state 4500/6000 miles as a service interval- most owners change their oil every 3000 miles just to keep their pride & joy in tip-top condition. _________________ Isuzu Rodeo Denver Max LE | 265/65R18 BF Goodrich AT LTM No.60
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markymoan *******
Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 16267 Location: Naughty Step
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Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 15:18 Post subject: |
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My 2.8 owners manual states 3000 miles for oil and 6000 for filter, so i assume the 3.1 is the same _________________ |
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crocket ****
Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 315 Location: Midlands
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Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 15:22 Post subject: |
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If the reccomended interval between changes is 6000 and you use the right oil there is no need to do it every 3000.
Still, I do mine every 3000 and the filter too as I think diesels in general are hard on the oil and there's no way it can hurt doing it more often. _________________ 1994 BIGHORN 3.1TD LOTUS
1995 MONTEREY LTD 3.2V6 |
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