No service for 4 years!

mrbadexample

Conor wrote: »

Absolutely without doubt. You're lucky you haven't seized it.

I hate to think how DANGEROUS the brakes were.

It's nice to know that you can categorically state that the vehicle's engine has been damaged without inspecting it. :rolleyes:

As for the brakes, you have absolutely no evidence to suggest that the brakes weren't functioning perfectly well.

Where in the OP's post does it mention what sort of mileage the car has covered? Where does it say that no parts have been replaced?

Ok, it hasn't been serviced for a while, which is not exactly ideal. But there's far, far worse out there. :rolleyes:

iolanthe07

Edit: On a different note - some (alot actually) dealers (manufacturers) are not changing the gear oils on cars as often as they used to.

Many gearboxes these days are sealed for life - the oil never needs changing.

TiTheRev

jeannieblue wrote: »

I guess we should be grateful that the OP 'got there in the end' - but I really find it scary...

I really need to know that the car I'm driving is one hundred per cent ok. For my sake - and I should say - for other road users too, - but if I am honest, i need my car safe and reliable for me!

MOT - doesn't mean that there is enough oil in the engine etc. Means that it is safe/ok at that moment in time that it goes on the road. doesn't mean that it is not going to break down. Such false economy.

Edit: On a different note - some (alot actually) dealers (manufacturers) are not changing the gear oils on cars as often as they used to. They have changed the schedules, ok less spent on some services - but not healthy for the gearbox. Had alot of vehicles in lately and the gear oil has been like, er, black tar.... just thought it worth a mention.

In defence of the dealer (I work at one!), the VAG group have added a gearbox oil change to their 40k or 4th year service, so every vehicle will get a g/box oil change (if taken to a dealer of course!) every 4years, max...just thought it worth a mention

hewhoisnotintheknow

arrowsmith wrote: »

How did it pass the MOT :rolleyes:

THe mot is about safety, not about oil and water etc

jeannieblue

TiTheRev wrote: »

In defence of the dealer (I work at one!), the VAG group have added a gearbox oil change to their 40k or 4th year service, so every vehicle will get a g/box oil change (if taken to a dealer of course!) every 4years, max...just thought it worth a mention

That is good to know. It doesn't take a minute really to check how clean the oil is and change if necessary. Keep the gearbox healthy!

Conor_3

mrbadexample wrote: »

It's nice to know that you can categorically state that the vehicle's engine has been damaged without inspecting it. :rolleyes:

CGLI 383 Pt2 Repair and Servicing of Road Vehicles, plenty of spannering in main dealers (Land Rover, Nissan) as well as being involved in motorsport is the experience I'm using to come to that conclusion. Old oil doesn't lubricate and cool the moving parts properly so they prematurely wear. The cylinders, main and big end bearings, camshaft bearings and cam lobes will all be worn far more than they would have been with regular oil changes.

As for the brakes, you have absolutely no evidence to suggest that the brakes weren't functioning perfectly well.

The fact they still stop you is irrelevent. They may take far longer to stop you and the pads/discs could be worn to nearly the point of failure.

Where in the OP's post does it mention what sort of mileage the car has covered? Where does it say that no parts have been replaced?

Oh this old wives tale that it's OK because the mileage is low? Are you aware that if you do low mileage, a car should be on an "abnormal use" service where engine oil changes are INCREASED for example? Also brake calipers seize up through lack of use, corrosion builds up on brake discs, rubber bearings perish.

I've given you my qualifications to back up my observations, what are yours - the fact you ran an old shed for a few years without doing any servicing?

goldspanners

Conor wrote: »

CGLI 383 Pt2 Repair and Servicing of Road Vehicles, plenty of spannering in main dealers (Land Rover, Nissan) as well as being involved in motorsport is the experience I'm using to come to that conclusion. Old oil doesn't lubricate and cool the moving parts properly so they prematurely wear. The cylinders, main and big end bearings, camshaft bearings and cam lobes will all be worn far more than they would have been with regular oil changes.

The fact they still stop you is irrelevent. They may take far longer to stop you and the pads/discs could be worn to nearly the point of failure.


Oh this old wives tale that it's OK because the mileage is low? Are you aware that if you do low mileage, a car should be on an "abnormal use" service where engine oil changes are INCREASED for example? Also brake calipers seize up through lack of use, corrosion builds up on brake discs, rubber bearings perish.

I've given you my qualifications to back up my observations, what are yours - the fact you ran an old shed for a few years without doing any servicing?

i feel so tempted to thank this post, but i will just say i agree.