How often do you change your oil?
Feb 3rd 2005, 3:04 am
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
Originally Posted by fatbrit
Maybe, but if so she stole it from poor Horace.
"An envious man grows lean at another's fatness"
Feb 3rd 2005, 3:08 am
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
Originally Posted by rogerpenycate
I knew I'd seen the 'expression' somewhere and having wracked my brain it came to me.
Five go mad on Puffin Island - Enid Blyton
Five go mad on Puffin Island - Enid Blyton
Feb 3rd 2005, 3:15 am
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
Originally Posted by TRPardoe
Actually it is a quote from the Satires by Horace. A bit earlier than Ms. Blyton.
So is the one above :0)
Feb 3rd 2005, 6:26 am
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
Originally Posted by TRPardoe
Ford don't do 84 month car loans - who does ?
The longest we do is 72 months and we discourage that. Generally speaking, to get 72 months you have to put a reasonable sum of cash down.
For most buyers with reasonable credit and average miles, leasing is the best option.
The longest we do is 72 months and we discourage that. Generally speaking, to get 72 months you have to put a reasonable sum of cash down.
For most buyers with reasonable credit and average miles, leasing is the best option.
I plan on racking up tons of miles and many years on my cars, so leasing is not an option for me.
BTW, what is considered 'average miles' in the States these days? Usually hear something from 12k to 15k a year. Right now, my nearest major towns/cities are 1, 5 and 6 hours away, which equals a lot of miles. I've done 3k in a single weekend.
Feb 3rd 2005, 6:51 am
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
Originally Posted by AdobePinon
BTW, what is considered 'average miles' in the States these days? Usually hear something from 12k to 15k a year. Right now, my nearest major towns/cities are 1, 5 and 6 hours away, which equals a lot of miles. I've done 3k in a single weekend.
Feb 3rd 2005, 12:12 pm
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
Originally Posted by AdobePinon
Don't know if any manufacturers do seven year financing, but it is becoming very common with other lenders such as banks and credit unions.
I plan on racking up tons of miles and many years on my cars, so leasing is not an option for me.
BTW, what is considered 'average miles' in the States these days? Usually hear something from 12k to 15k a year. Right now, my nearest major towns/cities are 1, 5 and 6 hours away, which equals a lot of miles. I've done 3k in a single weekend.
I plan on racking up tons of miles and many years on my cars, so leasing is not an option for me.
BTW, what is considered 'average miles' in the States these days? Usually hear something from 12k to 15k a year. Right now, my nearest major towns/cities are 1, 5 and 6 hours away, which equals a lot of miles. I've done 3k in a single weekend.
Thank **** the gas is cheap(er) here!
Feb 3rd 2005, 12:56 pm
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
Originally Posted by John Murray
Thank **** the gas is cheap(er) here!
Feb 3rd 2005, 2:17 pm
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
Originally Posted by TRPardoe
Ford don't do 84 month car loans - who does ?
The longest we do is 72 months and we discourage that. Generally speaking, to get 72 months you have to put a reasonable sum of cash down.
For most buyers with reasonable credit and average miles, leasing is the best option.
The longest we do is 72 months and we discourage that. Generally speaking, to get 72 months you have to put a reasonable sum of cash down.
For most buyers with reasonable credit and average miles, leasing is the best option.
Sorry, but do the mathematics, I would hate someone to end up deep in the do do otherwise.
There are loads of resources to look at.
Feb 3rd 2005, 2:23 pm
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
Originally Posted by Boiler
This is complete bollocks
Sorry, but do the mathematics, I would hate someone to end up deep in the do do otherwise.
There are loads of resources to look at.
Sorry, but do the mathematics, I would hate someone to end up deep in the do do otherwise.
There are loads of resources to look at.
Before going anywhere near a car dealer always read, understand and follow the instructions given @ www.carbuyingtips.com
Feb 3rd 2005, 2:39 pm
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
Originally Posted by fatbrit
Aut insanit homo, aut versus facit.
Feb 3rd 2005, 3:57 pm
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
Are you a closet classicist?
Feb 3rd 2005, 11:30 pm
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
I do think changing the oil every 3,000 miles was a bit over the top.
I bought a new Audi A4 while in Houston Texas and the official handbook said that the oil had to be changed every 10,000 miles. Out of curiosity I did go to Jiffy Lube and ask - they recommended at least every 3,000 miles.
I decided to trust the Germans and changed it every 10,000 miles. Result - car ran perfectly with no problems, and the engine was perfect at all service intervals up to 50,000 miles.
Manufacturers that recommend oil changes every 10k tend to have darned good filters though! If you decide to change your oil more frequently, I'd go for good quality oil and the best filter you can buy (not a Jiffy Lube special!). That way you should be able to go at least 5k without a guilty consience.
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I bought a new Audi A4 while in Houston Texas and the official handbook said that the oil had to be changed every 10,000 miles. Out of curiosity I did go to Jiffy Lube and ask - they recommended at least every 3,000 miles.
I decided to trust the Germans and changed it every 10,000 miles. Result - car ran perfectly with no problems, and the engine was perfect at all service intervals up to 50,000 miles.
Manufacturers that recommend oil changes every 10k tend to have darned good filters though! If you decide to change your oil more frequently, I'd go for good quality oil and the best filter you can buy (not a Jiffy Lube special!). That way you should be able to go at least 5k without a guilty consience.
Rgds
PJ
Originally Posted by John Murray
Back in the UK, I used to change my oil once a year - when I got it serviced and MOT'ed. I think almost everyone I knew did the same.
Now I'm in Texas, Jiffy Lube etc. recommends changing the oil every 3000 miles or 3 months.
I am doing about 1500 miles a month (I guess average for Texas!) - which means my car would never be out of the darn place.
Is this just a big rip off - or is there a good reason to change your oil every 3k miles/3 months?
Now I'm in Texas, Jiffy Lube etc. recommends changing the oil every 3000 miles or 3 months.
I am doing about 1500 miles a month (I guess average for Texas!) - which means my car would never be out of the darn place.
Is this just a big rip off - or is there a good reason to change your oil every 3k miles/3 months?
Feb 4th 2005, 12:51 am
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
Originally Posted by fatbrit
Nope, just suffered a classical education!
Feb 4th 2005, 12:54 am
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
Originally Posted by fatbrit
Before going anywhere near a car dealer always read, understand and follow the instructions given @ www.carbuyingtips.com
Feb 4th 2005, 1:02 am
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
Originally Posted by rogerpenycate
So is the one above :0)
