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#121 ChrisS1

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Posted 22 February 2017 - 04:24 PM

You appear to have a handsfree kit in it :o


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Posted 22 February 2017 - 04:27 PM

6000 miles in 6 months is good, that's more than some VX's travel in 6 years.

 

How many litres of oil topped up :D


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Posted 22 February 2017 - 08:26 PM

6000 miles in 6 months is good, that's more than some VX's travel in 6 years.

  How many litres of oil topped up :D

I'm not sure to be honest, I've been changing the oil every 1000 miles or so and it seems to use less the more I change it. Most the use is on track days.

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Posted 23 February 2017 - 08:59 AM

 

 

6000 miles in 6 months is good, that's more than some VX's travel in 6 years.  

  How many litres of oil topped up :D

 

I'm not sure to be honest, I've been changing the oil every 1000 miles or so and it seems to use less the more I change it. Most the use is on track days.

 

 

Phew, an oil change every 1000 miles is a bit excessive on your engine surely?  


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Posted 23 February 2017 - 02:59 PM

It is, i only change my oil / filter every 6 months or 4 trackdays, which ever comes first.

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Posted 23 February 2017 - 07:03 PM

 

 

 

6000 miles in 6 months is good, that's more than some VX's travel in 6 years.  

  How many litres of oil topped up :D

 

I'm not sure to be honest, I've been changing the oil every 1000 miles or so and it seems to use less the more I change it. Most the use is on track days.

 

 

Phew, an oil change every 1000 miles is a bit excessive on your engine surely?  

 

 

This is true but I hate seeing black oil on my stick :)


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Posted 24 February 2017 - 08:15 AM

I'd hate to think how often you would change oil in a diesel.

 

Here's a fun fact for you; only fresh oil tends to damage engine seal material. This means the shorter your oil drain interval, the more damage you do to the seals. However don't let that stop you, you're directly contributing to my pension.


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Posted 24 February 2017 - 08:44 AM

I'd hate to think how often you would change oil in a diesel.

 

Here's a fun fact for you; only fresh oil tends to damage engine seal material. This means the shorter your oil drain interval, the more damage you do to the seals. However don't let that stop you, you're directly contributing to my pension.

 

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Posted 24 February 2017 - 10:16 AM

 

 

 

 

6000 miles in 6 months is good, that's more than some VX's travel in 6 years.  

  How many litres of oil topped up :D

 

I'm not sure to be honest, I've been changing the oil every 1000 miles or so and it seems to use less the more I change it. Most the use is on track days.

 

 

Phew, an oil change every 1000 miles is a bit excessive on your engine surely?  

 

 

This is true but I hate seeing black oil on my stick :)

 

 

With some respect, it helps if you understand the difference between objective function and subjective visual impression, they are often at opposite ends of the scale in my experience.


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Posted 24 February 2017 - 10:19 AM

I'd hate to think how often you would change oil in a diesel.   Here's a fun fact for you; only fresh oil tends to damage engine seal material. This means the shorter your oil drain interval, the more damage you do to the seals. However don't let that stop you, you're directly contributing to my pension.

What! You can never win, can even drink too much water. I figured changing the oil more regularly than needed couldn't hurt. To be fair, it sounds better after an oil change. Batman does the same.

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Posted 24 February 2017 - 10:53 AM

When mine fails I'm going 2.5 :D

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Posted 24 February 2017 - 01:26 PM

When mine fails I'm going 2.5 :D

 

When... lol is "if" not a possibility? How long do you plan on keeping your riveted beach buggy?  :D


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Posted 24 February 2017 - 01:47 PM

You must not know Joe's history.....


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Posted 24 February 2017 - 07:27 PM

You must not know Joe's history.....

What's wrong with his history? I've been spying in him :lol:

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Posted 24 February 2017 - 07:33 PM

:lol: I'm sure a rod or something will exit the block soon especially as I constantly bounce of the limiter on track :lol: Maybe I should squirrel some wedding money aware for the 2.5 Or perhaps say... wedding gifts: 2.5 crank pistons rods etc :lol:

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Posted 24 February 2017 - 07:39 PM

:lol: I'm sure a rod or something will exit the block soon especially as I constantly bounce of the limiter on track :lol: Maybe I should squirrel some wedding money aware for the 2.5 Or perhaps say... wedding gifts: 2.5 crank pistons rods etc :lol:

It's a Honda, it will never break :lol: unlike mine, just went to start it, turning over but not one power stroke. Strong battery mind you :D

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Posted 24 February 2017 - 07:42 PM

:lol: change the crank sensor again :lol:

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Posted 24 February 2017 - 07:43 PM

Haha, I'll try again in the morning to start it. Could it be anything else?

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Posted 24 February 2017 - 07:47 PM

Dunno but I've realised the only sensor the prehistoric ecu has is a crank sensor :lol: :lol:

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Posted 24 February 2017 - 09:10 PM

It also has a coil pack you know :P
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