I sometimes wonder if this uncomprehending poster's first language is English.
That type of comment could be considered racist, does not bother me but might bother some.
My records show that I have changed the oil and filter in my TR7 seven times since 1985, even though it has done only 32,000m since then.
I have done about 45,000 miles in my 2 Caterhams since 1989. In that time I have changed the oil/filter anually, probably that is 27 changes plus when I have carried out engine upgrades I change the oil/filter after 100 and 500 miles to ensure a) it cleans out any bedding in particles and b) allows me to bed it in on mineral oil before I go onto synthetic. That is probably another 10 changes. So at least 37 changes in 26 years.
In those years I have only had one engine problem which was caused by a sticking oil pressure relief valve. It was probably a manufacturing fault in a pattern part (not a cheap one) but impossible to prove.
My steel Ford x-flow was revved to 8,400 regularly and never gave any problems.
Will continue to carry out annnual changes as long as I have the car. At about £25 for oil and filter why would you want to skimp.
Despite the low mileage I also change Zetec cam belts at the Ford recomended interval of 10 years. Far cheaper than a new engine.
Hope you understand that Mr JohnF.
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