Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - Engine flushing & oil changes - how often?

Honest John Back Room » Motoring discussion
What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
View Threaded
Tue 8 Jan 2008 20:02
Engine flushing & oil changes - how often? - Tron
Tried, tested and proven method.

I change the oil every 6th month and oil and filter, as well as an engine flush every 12th month on my vehicles.

I use - diesel fuel (may shock some...) as an engine flush.

What do you do?

My last car clocked 200k (from new) and is still going strong. So it (diesel as a flush) cannot do the engine any harm!
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Tue 8 Jan 2008 20:13
Engine flushing & oil changes - how often? - Number_Cruncher
>>Tried, tested and proven method.

Not really.

You have one example - possibly a handful more of your family and friends.

The manufacturers specified oil change regime and service intervals have thousands, nay, millions of examples.

It's not difficult, just follow, or exceed, the oil quality and change frequency called up by the manufacturer.

Number_Cruncher
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Tue 8 Jan 2008 20:16
Engine flushing & oil changes - how often? - Tron
Forgott to say - car does 35+k per year too!
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Tue 8 Jan 2008 20:30
Engine flushing & oil changes - how often? - Doc
It's not difficult :just follow or exceed the oil quality and change frequency called up
by the manufacturer.


Sound advice!
I follow the maker's recommended oil change interval and am not tempted to change more frequently.

Personally, I have never heard of an engine failure directly linked to oil.

Reply | Report as offensive | Link

Looking for a garage you can trust? Honest John's Good Garage Guide has thousands of reader recommended garages, plus how-to guides and tips on servicing.

The Good Garage Guide