Mundane News

[Accy cyclist]

[QUOTE 5356962, member: 9609"]how long has it been in there?

best to drain when the engine is at full running temperature and just stopped, more dirt suspended in the oil (less time for it to settle out)[/QUOTE]
I've only done about 1200 miles in my car in one year,yet the garage where it's going for its MOT told me it'll still need an oil and air filter (both things changed on last MOT) change as both become less effective, even if the car hardly moves. Is this right,or are they after fleecing me for the quoted 45 pounds?

 

[Accy cyclist]

[QUOTE 5356974, member: 9609"]I don't know, they reckon once contaminants are in the oil it starts to degrade so here is a time factor once you start using it, I don't entirely believe that 100% myself, however I have a van that does 4k a year, oil change due every 12k. I still change it once a year. its only £30 I want to keep the van a long time and ths model of engine does have sludging problems.

so to sum up, no I don't believe them, but I do it all the same just in case it is true [/QUOTE]
Well i've driven cars for years and years with the same oil in. I know i'm a neglectful git but that's how i am. So far i've never had engine problems,even when the oil's as black as coal. I'm going to do dipstick check today to see if it's still slightly golden in colour. If it is i'll be happy. If it's black i'll think about the oil and filter change.

 

[Illaveago]

Just taken the oil filter out. Couldn't remember where it was but found it after removing the undertray. A bit awkward removing it so I used a claw type removing tool. I now use the useless chain tool for removing tool for freewheels.
Better get back and fit tthe new glitter and put some oil in.

 

[Illaveago]

Well i've driven cars for years and years with the same oil in. I know i'm a neglectful git but that's how i am. So far i've never had engine problems,even when the oil's as black as coal. I'm going to do dipstick check today to see if it's still slightly golden in colour. If it is i'll be happy. If it's black i'll think about the oil and filter change.

Well i've driven cars for years and years with the same oil in. I know i'm a neglectful git but that's how i am. So far i've never had engine problems,even when the oil's as black as coal. I'm going to do dipstick check today to see if it's still slightly golden in colour. If it is i'll be happy. If it's black i'll think about the oil and filter change.

If it has hardly done any miles what is the point of changing the air filter? I haven't changed mine for years. A similar thing with your oil. If it has done some miles in the year then it hasn't stagnated. It works out to be about 100 miles a month.
It may need a good run from time to time to blow the cobwebs out and to put some charge into the battery as that could suffer from short trips.
If it was me I would leave the oil change for another year.

 

[Accy cyclist]

If it has hardly done any miles what is the point of changing the air filter? I haven't changed mine for years. A similar thing with your oil. If it has done some miles in the year then it hasn't stagnated. It works out to be about 100 miles a month.
It may need a good run from time to time to blow the cobwebs out and to put some charge into the battery as that could suffer from short trips.
If it was me I would leave the oil change for another year.

Yes i think the MOT places owner thinks i know fark all about cars as i tend to go there on my bike ( I bought the car there so i've had a few dealings with them). Admittedly i only know the basics,but i think he's thinking 'eccentric nerd on a bike,so we'll fleece him a little'. I give the car a monthly 70 mile motorway run and it gets used nearly everyday,admittedly most days it's to the supermarket and back,or the pub and back (only one pint folks,so don't get bad thoughts!). I'm sure if i took my hands off the wheel it'd drive itself to and from those destinations.

 

[Accy cyclist]

There's a MOT centre right cross from where i live,literally a 20 second walk if that. I might take my car there for next week's MOT,though the owner's the one who winds me and others up by parking customer's cars all over the place. I don't think he'd let little scraps between himself and me and other residents get in the way of business,but i do think if i took my car there he'd stick things on the fail list..you know what i mean?!

 

[Accy cyclist]

Changing the subject,have any of you ever washed bib shorts by hand. I did last night. I've kept squeezing the pad again and again,but it's still soaked! Just shows how much sweat they're capable of soaking up. Anyway,for my ride today i'm going to have to wear my old bib-less shorts. That'll mean me constantly reaching behind to pull the beggars up.

 

[Reynard]

Had a lovely morning volunteering for Cats Protection , taking photos of our branch's new fosters. Also got to cuddle various resident cats and dogs.

Off to have a bite of lunch, and then need to take the parental unit into town.

 

[Helenbells]

Just taken the oil filter out. Couldn't remember where it was but found it after removing the undertray. A bit awkward removing it so I used a claw type removing tool. I now use the useless chain tool for removing tool for freewheels.
Better get back and fit tthe new glitter and put some oil in.

Doesn't everyone use the oilfilteruselesschaintoolthingy for removing darned stiff jam jar lids

 

[Salty seadog]

Doesn't everyone use the oilfilteruselesschaintoolthingy for removing darned stiff jam jar lids

I find it offensive that as a man I am often asked if I can open the jar that a lady cannot manage. I mean put me in a box why don't you .....

 

[Lullabelle]

I've generally stopped eating sweets nowadays but I picked up a bag of liquorice allsorts while waiting at the checkout in the supermarket this evening and have now eaten the whole lot So much for my plan to only eat two or three and keep the rest for later....

Leaving liquorice in a packet for later is impossible.

 

[Reynard]

Leaving liquorice in a packet for later is impossible.

It isn't.

But then again, me no likey.

 

[roadrash]

suit picked up today ready for my sons wedding on thursday

 

[Lullabelle]

It isn't.

But then again, me no likey.

I'll have yours then

 

[Reynard]

Picked up the paint brushes the other day in an attempt to settle my mind. Did this.

Paul Warwick, Superpower Ralt RT34, Brands Hatch, April 1990. 12x8 inch pen and watercolour.