Oil

Number 6 · 20th November 2023, 19:33

Simple question.

I have regulary changed my oil and filter every 6 to 8 thousand miles instead of the recommended 15 thousand miles.

Is there any point in using a different viscosity oil now it has done 260K miles.

IE a thicker or thinner oil

Answers on a postcard please.

Popcorn · 20th November 2023, 19:51

I would suggest that the oil you have been using has got you to 260 thousand miles why change it now, better the devil you know and all that

Number 6 · 20th November 2023, 20:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Popcorn

I would suggest that the oil you have been using has got you to 260 thousand miles why change it now, better the devil you know and all that

My thoughts as well, But just thought I would ask members opinions

Mike Noc · 20th November 2023, 20:36

I've stuck with 10/40 semi synthetic from new until now and at 441k the engine still seems fine. It gets changed as per the Rover service schedule.

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20th November 2023, 19:51	#2
Popcorn Loves to post 55 cdti tourer slush box executive grill Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Sheffield Posts: 363 Thanks: 40 Thanked 85 Times in 72 Posts	I would suggest that the oil you have been using has got you to 260 thousand miles why change it now, better the devil you know and all that

20th November 2023, 20:36	#4
Mike Noc Relax, it's a Rover. Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,464 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	I've stuck with 10/40 semi synthetic from new until now and at 441k the engine still seems fine. It gets changed as per the Rover service schedule.