Do you think it's time we changed the oil ?

Biddy · Post by **Biddy** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:03 am

Our last MOT we were advised that the front passenger disc was slightly pitted sooo... I have it in mind to renew all corners this year. Including new pads just for the fun of it.

Also the bushy things are to be done and and anti roll bars as I have read that this is good to cure squeaks over the nasty speed bumps.

I can see me working a lot of overtime at work this year

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:14 am

Nicely put biddy, thats the ticket!

But are you going to change the oil though?

Biddy · Post by **Biddy** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:40 am

Sure am !! looking at filter sets now on internet just not sure on what oil to use for best. I guess the poor thing deserves top quality after all this time....

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:44 am

Diesel engine biddy? Go for a 10/40 semi synthetic...

Biddy · Post by **Biddy** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:50 am

Yep ! 2.5 TD now you mention it I seem to remeber those numbers 10/40 on a bottle David bought

What if

He has used 15w/40 diesel oil

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:53 am

It won't matter if you are dropping all the oil for the change anyway, you'll need two 5 litre tubs...

Biddy · Post by **Biddy** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:57 am

Thanks for that, also getting a pela pump to make things easier.

While we are at it I suppose we ought to check gearbox oil ?

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:25 am

It wouldn't do any harm...After a drive, (gearbox warm) with engine running, and trusty hubby with foot on brake,and in "D" (yes, really!) check level,check colour (cherry red)and check he has his foot firmly on the brake! (probably a good idea to put the handbrake on,and chock the wheels too!)

Biddy · Post by **Biddy** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:35 am

Thanks very much, fantastic as always

I'd better get to bed now.... I shall write him a "to do" list.... one being to find our manual as he does not believe me on where to check gear oil

TTFN

Biddy

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:38 am

G'night!

Glenda · Post by **Glenda** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 12:14 pm

I'm changing my oil and filter this weekend. Do you want my old oil? It will be 68000km fresher than yours. You might as well take the filter as well.

coco bongo · Post by **coco bongo** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:07 pm

Same here, changing mine at the weekend, hasn't been done since i bought it. But it has been off the road for a total of 2 months because of the problems. I usually go for two changes a year as well, but now we've got the other car now i can split the mileage.

Biddy!!!

Get it done man!!

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:36 pm

Isn't it weird? I've never noticed biddy posting on here about any problems with her bongo,yet, despite the lack of servicing/preventative maintenence,it has provided sterling service!

I hope it doesn't start playing up after the service

When you hear of some of the horror stories SOME owners have had with their regularly serviced bongo's, it makes you wonder....

stanredski · Post by **stanredski** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:13 am

Hi , how much oil do we need for a change and where are the best/cheapest filters to be had and what is a pela pump,

Im just getting round all the little jobs now Ive had her a month. I thought I was bad waiting a month, Now I feel right on top of things

Cheers
Stan the red ski

stanredski · Post by **stanredski** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:14 am

How about a step by step how to on this one for all us numptys

Cheers
Stan the red ski