Oil change tips

the_devil_made_me_do_it

£10 is ok by me. I'm sure if ya asked about a flush, they'd only charge a few quid more anyway. Still worth it, I've been paying £30 + for oil changes with a flush.

jjames_3

AIUI if you go to the place with a container of your chosen oil they'll sort you for the tenner no problem (which I'd recommend if your car is not a banger rather than letting them put cheap oil into the engine).

Has to be worth the extra money over DIY.

Altarf

Wig wrote:

"from" only £10, and you don't get a flush or the oil you prefer.

I believe the "from" price depends on whether you want standard multigrade, semi-synthetic or fully synthetic.

They were previously doing Duckhams Hypergrade oil and Filter Change at £10, Duckhams semi-synthetic QXR oil and Filter Change at £15 and Duckhams Visco 7000 fully synthetic oil and Filter Change at £25. Obviously these prices may have varied by now.

navid_2

Hi,
found the below site by quick google search, its for Renault4 oli change but the site staes it applies to some extent to other cars
http://www.renault4.co.uk/oil-change.htm
There is a link at the site for "what happens if you don't change your oil".

the_devil_made_me_do_it

yeah I think for a £10 or whatever, it's better than doing ya own oil change, and they get rid of the old oil too, which is something I've never fancied having to do.

jjames_3

> Duckhams semi-synthetic QXR oil and Filter Change at £15

That's not bad. I didn't realise they were using branded oil at that price.

Not that much more than you'd pay for the oil/filter itself. Has to be worth it.

abomb1969

A good use for old engine oil is to put it in the tank of your diesel car mixed with derv, worked a treat in my ZX. Almost free oil! Note you need a Bosch pump and a good fuel filter and not to care too much if you !!!!!! your car. This is also illegal. And makes your car smoke a touch. Apart from that worked a treat

vansboy

Can't agree with Abombs' idea.

You'll be contaminating your refined diesel oil, with a 'worn out' lubricant, which wasn't designed for burning, in the fuel system.

You'll do £$£$ of damage, more than save any pennies!

Better off going down the used cooking oil, route, than risk it this way!!

VB