Engine oil

[DMK/Happy]

Computor reading oil level OK, reading 7500 mls approx B service.
Question! should I change the oil and filter anyway? Will be short running around town mostly.
Question!The A/T oil and filter will that need changing or opt for condition checked?
The car is running well.
Thanks in advance.
Info appreciated.

Last edited: Today at 8:45 PM

 

[mioba]

If you dont know when the gearbox oil was last changed, get it changed. Your gbox might show as a sealed for life box, thats nonsense and they are serviced the same way.

Same with the engine oil, but if the level is ok and it looks clean (not thick black but suspended) then leave it.

Where are you based, got a good indy nearby?

 

[DMK/Happy]

If you dont know when the gearbox oil was last changed, get it changed. Your gbox might show as a sealed for life box, thats nonsense and they are serviced the same way.

Same with the engine oil, but if the level is ok and it looks clean (not thick black but suspended) then leave it.

Where are you based, got a good indy nearby?

I hear you.
Computor is saying service B due in 7500 mls!
Engine oil level OK.
No dipstick.
Question, does the computor read the A/T?
The car is a absolute beaut.

 

[Wighty]

I hear you.
Computor is saying service B due in 7500 mls!
Engine oil level OK.
No dipstick.
Question, does the computor read the A/T?
The car is a absolute beaut.

No the computer does not read gearbox oil related stuff

 

[DMK/Happy]

No the computer does not read gearbox oil related stuff

Right!Ill have it checked at indy nearby.

 

[DMK/Happy]

If you dont know when the gearbox oil was last changed, get it changed. Your gbox might show as a sealed for life box, thats nonsense and they are serviced the same way.

Same with the engine oil, but if the level is ok and it looks clean (not thick black but suspended) then leave it.

Where are you based, got a good indy nearby?

Just wondered what you meant exactly by, not thick black but suspended.?

 

[mioba]

can you see a degree of opacity or does it look like tar

 

[DMK/Happy]

can you see a degree of opacity or does it look like tar

It looks to have good quality lube although black,engine cold.

 

[DMK/Happy]

Booked in for Tue October 5th 20/20 for engine oil and filter,A/T checked, laser alignment.The car is worth it! Feeling good!

 

[DMK/Happy]

Booked in for Tue October 5th 20/20 for engine oil and filter,A/T checked, laser alignment.The car is worth it! Feeling good!

Booked in for Tue October 5th 20/20 for engine oil and filter,A/T checked,diff checked, laser alignment,is there anything else I should perhaps mention?

 

[mioba]

Stop worrying, hows the service history on the car?
Coolant should be replaced at 15 years.
When was fuel filter last done.

If the MB service shedule has been done in the past i wouldnt worry...

Enjoy the car!

 

[DMK/Happy]

Stop worrying, hows the service history on the car?
Coolant should be replaced at 15 years.
When was fuel filter last done.

If the MB service shedule has been done in the past i wouldnt worry...

Enjoy the car!

COMPUTOR READS! service B due 7500miles .PREVIOUS OWNER! said it had been serviced when due.I felt it might be better to change the engine oil,filter anyway as will be doing a lot of short shunting around town everyday.I'll mention the fuel filter!Thanks for inerest, always appreciated.

 

[negotiator]

I know owners want to do the right thing with/for their cars but is it not an absolute waste of time and money changing oil/filters/ etc when there really is no need. It's like taking paracetamol because you think a pain might come from somewhere.

 

[sonic]

If there is any doubt about the service history, I would change the oil in the engine & gearbox. Just not worth taking the risk, & could cost you a lot more in the long term.

 

[negotiator]

If there is any doubt about the service history, I would change the oil in the engine & gearbox. Just not worth taking the risk, & could cost you a lot more in the long term.

Indeed and can understand that. But what I'm writing about are those who change oil, filters, etc, every 5000k or thereabouts. Surely that's a complete waste of money as there is absolutely no need to do so. Don't get me wrong, I know some people think they're doing the right thing and it is their own choice, but with modern engines, etc, it makes no sense at all.

 

[Uncle Benz]

I’ve just this morning changed the oil on a pals Cayman 718. He bought it new, 7700 miles on it. Not a year old yet. Porsche say 15,000 for an oil change. You’d have thought it was a diesel from the colour of the oil that came out of it!
If you can’t be certain of the history, an oil change will do no harm

 

[sonic]

Indeed and can understand that. But what I'm writing about are those who change oil, filters, etc, every 5000k or thereabouts. Surely that's a complete waste of money as there is absolutely no need to do so. Don't get me wrong, I know some people think they're doing the right thing and it is their own choice, but with modern engines, etc, it makes no sense at all.

You said the service indicator said 7,500 miles to the next service, have you got the last service invoice? If not anyone can reset the service indicator at any time, so you won't know when the oil was last changed.

 

[DMK/Happy]

You said the service indicator said 7,500 miles to the next service, have you got the last service invoice? If not anyone can reset the service indicator at any time, so you won't know when the oil was last changed.

No paper invoice! Better change oil,filter.

 

[sonic]

No paper invoice! Better change oil,filter.

Your auto gearbox oil is also due, change is every 37,500 miles.

 

[DMK/Happy]

Had a look at a/t oil,light honey colour, seems incredibly clear, clean,may leave for now, and have level check .