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That seems really too quickThat filter had done 41,000miles before it blocked up
The Ford interval is 37,500miles or 3 years. I just had the 3rd service on my company Focus and the oil fuel filter was absolutely filthy after 38,000miles.frog wrote: ↑Sun Mar 18, 2018 10:36 amThat seems really too quickThat filter had done 41,000miles before it blocked up. For the 406 HDI the official replacement interval is 60000 km (38000 miles).
I bought my 406 HDI at 277000 km (174000 miles) and replaced the fuel filter at 390000 km (244000 miles). Haven't replaced it since then, now at 530000 km (331000 miles). I'm considering to never replace it again.
I change oil every year, which boils down to every 65000 km (41000 miles). I always use the same 5w40 C3 grade oil. I did a motorflush at one of the changes, but i'm not sure it made any difference.
I have a daily commute of in total 220 km (135 mile), so the driving is primarily long stretch highway. My speed is fixed at 140 km/h (85 miles), wherever possible![]()
I'm really fussy about who works on my cars. As I've fallen out with Renault I will use a trusted independent, after this year the car is out of warranty so I will probably do it myself. As we have a little-un on the way the car will be kept until it dies as it will no doubt get absolutely battered over the next 10 years.trufflehunt wrote: ↑Sun Mar 18, 2018 12:54 pm If I had a family 'friend' who couldn't be arsed to change something when asked to do so, and I'd supplied the part...., I'd be a lot more annoyed about that than whether an oil was going to last nnn thousand miles.
Last year i topped up with about 0,5 litre halfway the year. At the end of the year the level was low again but then of course i replaced all the oil.Bailes1992 wrote:Frog, out of curiosity does your 406 use any oil?
Well, of course i also replace the oil filter together with the oil change. Shall I send the next one to you so that you can analyse? You'll have to wait a bit though, it will be coming decemberBailes1992 wrote:as well as cutting the oil filter open after that mileage
I did some internet research on which oil to use; to be honest i find the amount of (non)information baffling. I ended up here which says that "C" rated oil (as opposed to A/B ?) is "catalyst compatible" because it is lower in sulfur and fosfor and has a lower "sulfate ash number". Whatever. I have the faintest idea what all this means. It just seemed a good idea to have "catalyst compatible" oil.Bailes1992 wrote:I personally would be looking to use Castrol Edge 0w40 A3/B4
Bailes1992 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 18, 2018 7:26 am My plan there was to explain that manufacturers look at the cost of ownership over the reasonable lifetime of the vehicle. Thus most manufacturers are happy their gearbox oil will last in one shape or for 10 years or 150k, by which time it's probably on it's way to the scrap yard. But I went off on a rant about oil.![]()
Those of us who like to maintain our cars properly and go above and beyond what the manufacturer recommends are the exception.
I've currently fallen out with my local Renault dealer. Renault have back-specc'd the Duster for a 5w30 C4 'low-SAPS' oil. I asked if I could supply a 5w40 C3 'mid-saps' oil as this is what the car was originally specified for and will offer better protection. I was told by my Renault dealer that if Renault parts weren't used and it wasn't serviced at a Renault dealer my warranty on the car was void and therefore they wouldn't use my oil.![]()
jasper5 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 4:25 pmBailes1992 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 18, 2018 7:26 am My plan there was to explain that manufacturers look at the cost of ownership over the reasonable lifetime of the vehicle. Thus most manufacturers are happy their gearbox oil will last in one shape or for 10 years or 150k, by which time it's probably on it's way to the scrap yard. But I went off on a rant about oil.![]()
Those of us who like to maintain our cars properly and go above and beyond what the manufacturer recommends are the exception.
I've currently fallen out with my local Renault dealer. Renault have back-specc'd the Duster for a 5w30 C4 'low-SAPS' oil. I asked if I could supply a 5w40 C3 'mid-saps' oil as this is what the car was originally specified for and will offer better protection. I was told by my Renault dealer that if Renault parts weren't used and it wasn't serviced at a Renault dealer my warranty on the car was void and therefore they wouldn't use my oil.![]()
Your Renault dealer is breaking the law by saying if the car isn't serviced at a Renault dealer then your warranty is void!
The "Block Exemption Rule" states that as long as the vehicle is serviced in accordance with manufacturers specifications then any garage can service a car that is under warranty.....I do this regular and have never had a problem, except with the local Honda dealer, until it was pointed out to them about Block Exemption!
Regarding oil, I've recently serviced a one year old Suzuki Jimny (still under warranty) and had to fit 0w20 oil...that's the first time I've come across this.
Thanks for the advice, i will consider it.Bailes1992 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:19 amYour HDI won't see any advantage to using one and it could be said an A3/B4 oil would offer you more protection.
Thanks again, but when i have the car in the DIY garage to change the oil filter then it is a small thing to change the oil as well. This is not about saving a few euro's, its about not having to go to the garage three times a year (that would be four to five times if i count the visits for the wifes "go-kart" as well). The garage owner would get pretty sick of meBailes1992 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:19 amI would change the oil filter every 10k and top the oil up.