Garage service charge

Just had my Discovery 2 serviced from a local mechanic who as instructed, changed the engine, gearbox and diff oils. Replaced all 4 filters, steam cleaned my engine and renewed all the brakes (discs and pads) for a pricely sum of..........£435.

Not being a mechanic I didn't think it was too bad as next year I'll only have to worry about the engine oil and filters!

Grahame of the shires said:

Just had my Discovery 2 serviced from a local mechanic who as instructed, changed the engine, gearbox and diff oils. Replaced all 4 filters, steam cleaned my engine and renewed all the brakes (discs and pads) for a pricely sum of..........£435.

Not being a mechanic I didn't think it was too bad as next year I'll only have to worry about the engine oil and filters!

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once a year oil change??????????

Thor1950 said:

once a year oil change??????????

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Only do about 6000 miles a year. Cycle to work. Golf course 3 miles away. Only big journey it gets is 2 trips to Scotland and a few to the mother in law who is 75 miles away!

Thor1950 said:

once a year oil change??????????

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yeah. and??????

Thor1950 said:

once a year oil change??????????

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It is advisable to change the oil once a year - flushes out all the crap from the engine. Maybe that knowledge hasn't made it across the pond yet, but, tell your friends...

Bump said:

It is advisable to change the oil once a year - flushes out all the crap from the engine. Maybe that knowledge hasn't made it across the pond yet, but, tell your friends...

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I query that.
Only in as much as some modern manufacturer service intervals are way longer than a year :faint2:. my Slitty is 9000 and my noo Hyundai is every 20000!

how do you resolve that?

I suppose I was wanting to know if it was good value?

Yeah pretty good value that's a fairly low labor charge

200tdi ayre said:

Yeah pretty good value that's a fairly low labor charge

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Thanks for that.

The Mad Hat Man said:

yeah. and??????

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do not moisture and acids get in oil from setting? Have read at least twice a year with the seasons, summer,winter. Low milage does kill a engine as they don't get up to temp properly

Bump said:

It is advisable to change the oil once a year - flushes out all the crap from the engine. Maybe that knowledge hasn't made it across the pond yet, but, tell your friends...

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change oil every 6 weeks or so, Now it is every 4 months since I retired, less driving know, only 250-300 miles a week

Most vehicle manufacturers recommend changing the oil once a year or every 7,500 miles in passenger car and light truck gasoline engines. For diesel engines and turbocharged gasoline engines, the usual recommendation is every 3,000 miles or six months.

If you read the fine print, however, you'll discover that the once a year, 7,500 mile oil change is for vehicles that are driven under ideal circumstances. What most of us think of as "normal" driving is actually "severe service" driving. This includes frequent short trips (less than 10 miles, especially during cold weather), stop-and-go city traffic driving, driving in dusty conditions (gravel roads, etc.), and driving at sustained highway speeds during hot weather. For this type of driving, which is actually "severe service: driving, the recommendation is to change the oil every 3,000 miles or six months.

For maximum protection, most oil companies say to change the oil every 3,000 miles or three to six months regardless of what type of driving you do.

A new engine with little or no wear can probably get by on 7,500 mile oil changes. But as an engine accumulates miles, blowby increases. This dumps more unburned fuel into the crankcase which dilutes the oil. This causes the oil to break down. So if the oil isn't changed often enough, you can end up with accelerated wear and all the engine problems that come with it (loss of performance and fuel economy, and increased emissions and oil consumption).

The Mad Hat Man said:

I query that.
Only in as much as some modern manufacturer service intervals are way longer than a year :faint2:. my Slitty is 9000 and my noo Hyundai is every 20000!

how do you resolve that?

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Type of Oil
According to the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual, "engine oil thickness has an effect on fuel economy and cold weather operation." While the manual states that "lower viscosity or thinner engine oils provide better fuel economy for cold weather, higher viscosity or thicker engine oils are required for satisfactory lubrication in hot weather." The automaker recommends SW-30 and SW-40 oils for colder weather, and 10W-30 oil for hot weather. Hyundai warns that using oil of a different grade could cause engine damage.

Oil Changes
According to America Online Autos, the standard for changing oil remains every three months or every 3,000, whichever comes first; maintain this standard in a Hyundai Elantra. Waiting too long to change your oil could result in sludge, which in turn could lead to engine failure. While oil filters have generally become more durable and can guard against sludge longer, protect your engine by sticking with the standard 3,000-mile change.

Maintenance
According to a 2007 CNN Money article, "Of the top-selling non-luxury car brands in the U.S., Hyundai and Kia are still the only ones with a warranty package that are materially better than the rest." However, you must meet several maintenance requirements in order for the warranty to stay in effect, including maintaining oil. According to Warranty Deals, "you are required to perform regular maintenance on your Hyundai to keep the warranty in force." Regular maintenance includes changing your oil, as well as checking fluid levels and tire pressure often. Keep receipts from oil changes and other checkups as proofs of service.

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Good price, I do my own once a year, some times only 5,000 miles , all filters gear box's every 2 years engine cooling system 3 years and check all the bits that ware .

Thor1950 said:

For maximum protection, most oil companies say to change the oil every 3,000 miles or three to six months regardless of what type of driving you do.

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but they would, wouldnt they?

Hyundai I30 Service Intervals

The Mad Hat Man said:

I query that.
Only in as much as some modern manufacturer service intervals are way longer than a year :faint2:. my Slitty is 9000 and my noo Hyundai is every 20000!

how do you resolve that?

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Thought car manufacturers normally say "every X thousand miles or once a year" in their blurb?

Thor1950 said:

change oil every 6 weeks or so, Now it is every 4 months since I retired, less driving know, only 250-300 miles a week

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ahh... so you're responsible for the war in iraq then?


Seems an excessive amount of oil to be using

Bump said:

ahh... so you're responsible for the war in iraq then?


Seems an excessive amount of oil to be using

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don't use a drop between oil and filter chage. 6000 miles like the manufacture says 17 quarts to change oil

195,000 miles on it

Bump said:

Thought car manufacturers normally say "every X thousand miles or once a year" in their blurb?

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Aye, that's what most of em say usually ending in "which ever occurs sooner"

SCOTSSTAG said:

Aye, that's what most of em say usually ending in "which ever occurs sooner"

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And you read further into the owners manual there are other conditions that apply