Thread: Engine: D5: - Engine Oil Change
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Old May 29th, 2010, 20:39   #3
Georgeandkira
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Hello Andrew, Obviously I understood Clan's point about you being early with an oil change (I had no idea A5,B5 diesel engine oils lasted so long). I did the math from your example and it sounds like Clan is recommending a change at ~12,000 miles even though modern oil will go for 18,000. That sounds good to me since a diesel in a passenger car goes through more warm-up cycles per time unit than a work lorry. Also, what did you mean by "...cost implications after me rejecting another vehicle."? Don't mean to split hairs but I need to know how to go about owning a diesel. Back in the 1980s General Motors marketed diesel engines in passenger cars in the U.S. and the concensus was that the execution was half-baked. The diesel I'd buy would be a proven powerplant from a European or Asian manufacturer. Can't wait. Kira
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