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13-05-2024, 12:02 PM | #1 | |||
Thailand Specials
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Who's there? HF V6/Alloytec/LFX Commodore timing chains It was an issue with the factory spec oil, the crank case ventilation design and their specified service intervals. But if you've had no issues, good but I wouldn't apply your experience across the entire industry, likewise me and my opinions on how shit I think Thailand Specials are, they obviously fit the needs of their customers. |
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13-05-2024, 12:34 PM | #2 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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They had a 30k service interval. Dropping that down to 10,000km makes them last longer, apparently. Of course, a stretched out service interval appeals to first time buyers who flick the car at the end of the warranty period as there is less cost and inconvenience over the duration of ownership. It also gives that make/model an edge over the alternatives when it comes time to buy as initial operating costs appear lower despite it being false economy in the long run. My old diesel LC100 had 500k on it when I sold last year, the engine oil was still gold. Previous owner changed it every 5k. I continued to do so because I got oil free. That be an overkill but it was quite satisfying seeing oil in a diesel at that mileage is cleaner than most petrol engines. |
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13-05-2024, 01:05 PM | #3 | ||
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Using oil colour as some kind of guage is not very accurate. Oils are designed to lift and trap carbon deposits etc to keep the internals clean.
A clean oil doesn't necessarily mean a clean engine. All engines produce carbon build up. Not saying the above story isn't true but I've yet to see a diesel engine that doesn't discolour the oil pretty quick, even when new.
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13-05-2024, 12:30 PM | #4 | |||
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I keep an eye on the klm's far more that the time spam depending the k's done. The FGX Sprint since new serviced by the recommended Ford intervals - garage queen no more than 30thou k's seriously whats going to happen. The T3 same, hardly does any k's last 4 odd years, in fact its last drive was for a service and been parked since. I got to get it out for a run but won't bother changing its oil etc..... Only known issues as Franco explains granted you react.
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13-05-2024, 02:34 PM | #5 | ||
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If the Distance comes up first the car is serviced otherwise I wait for the 12 Months.
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