oil change how often?

[BROCKYS_172]

as above how often do u guys do an oil change and what oil do u use ?

 

[172Ben]

Every 6k. Silkolene pro S 5w40

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

alot of people do it 6 monthly but i think the least its recommended is 1 year/12,000 miles

 

[DrR]

I change it as per Renault recommendation, every 12k or 2 years, whichever comes first.

 

[BROCKYS_172]

kool beans even if u use it every day doin a lot of miles

 

[rory182]

every 6k for me, generally use Elf Excellium 5w 40

 

[Daniel]

I get mine done every 3000 miles on every car i've owned. Can't stand having dirty oil.

 

[BROCKYS_172]

need to do mine asap lol

 

[Fletcher]

Every 6k for me.

 

[Henry]

toyed with the idea of using 10/40 every 6k, but 5/40 doesn't appear to be discolouring too badly at all every 12k

 

[TimR26]

I change mine once a year.

 

[maynard]

yeah normally 6k miles for me, reminds me will need one soon.

 

[Mark One]

i change 6-8k. But intend to change more often on the turbo car

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Every 6k for me.

If i was going to listen to anyone id take this chaps advice...

 

[realnumber 1]

I change it as per Renault recommendation, every 12k or 2 years, whichever comes first.

+1
And make sure good oil goes in.

 

[craigyp]

where can u buy Elf Excellium 5w 40?

 

[Fred@BTM]

i suggest every 6K miles, it seems most of the cars i've seen with noisey/knackered VVT dephasers have had a very "relaxed" service life

 

[bmh.01]

I get mine done every 3000 miles on every car i've owned. Can't stand having dirty oil.

Wow, someone thats as bad as me! I run on the its cheap and won't do it any harm policy.

 

[-Leigh-]

Is it too late to put;

"Changed as per the intervals in the handbook, using the oil stated in the handbook"

??

 

[john lloyd]

mobil 1 0w-40 fully sync (last 2 years) works fine no leaks every 6-8k or little sooner if i have done the odd trackday.

do find the thinner 0w-40 does seem to burn a little more as never used a drop of 5-40 only use 0w-40 as cheap at costco £22 for 4 litres.

 

[Fred@BTM]

0W40 isn't thinner, its the same vicosicty at 100degC as 5W40, its only "thinner" at 0degC

 

[john lloyd]

sorry fred i was meaning the cold temp viscosity as thinner as i dont use my car daily over winter i was a little worried the cold weather and slightly thinner cold oil may find its way out of the odd bit of french build quality, i know the viscosity rating at temp is the same. i have access to free mobil 10w-40 at my brothers garage but for the cost of this stuff from costco i dont mind the extra few quid.

why it uses some on trackdays since my swap i just put down to engine wear maybe.

 

[Triki]

5w-40 fully syn every 6k ish

I let it run too 10k this time round, and it was black as fook