Oil Campaign

[reece]

I’m reading so many posts just on the TOC about engine damage and having no oil.

This may be useful for some of you:

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[s m smith]

If you dont check youre oil every week , sorry tough, basic maintenance, same as tyres lights , etc

[Bizarra]

Thanks, Reece I check mine regularly, but watched the video & shuddered

[gordi]

Self inflicted mate , how long does it take to dip the engine ? DUH

[Bizarra]

Self inflicted mate , how long does it take to dip the engine ? DUH

You & I & most of us know that, but that is what the campaign is trying to drive home to those who get into their cars & just drive.

In too many cases "Service? What's that?" I have to nag my G/F, Daughter & her Partner.

[reece]

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[Red Yaris 54]

Checked my oil level this afternoon

Even though the car is only just over 2 weeks old and has done approx 900 miles the level was spot on. :)

[GIDDLEPIN]

People who don't check their oil level deserve the consequences...........................................PERIOD!!!

[balli hi]

I check mine once a week , had the car 16 months now and apart from its 1st service where the oil was changed , iv'e not had to top it up once

[reece]

People who don't check their oil level deserve the consequences...........................................PERIOD!!!

I’m leaning towards that frame of mind as well :o

[Karma Supra]

I like the fact that the old Williams REnault Clios has an oil level gauge on the dash, - every car should have one! The CSL version of mine has one too, but you have to press a button to see it, as the monsterous carbon fibre airbox doesn't leave room for a dipstick lol

[KPARRIS-JONES]

My step-dad was running his merc very low on oil and I made him stop at the next garage so that I could top it up for him. He doesn't want to have to spend the money on a new car, but at the same time, he doesnt want to pay to keep his current car on the road!

(He has a dark green Mercedes E220 with the 2.2L 4-pot, which was absoloutly boiling when I took the cap off after only a few miles or motorway driving)

[reece]

I’ve just checked mine again; my own post is making me paranoid

[reece]

Have you checked yours recently...?

[GIDDLEPIN]

I even checked mine before driving it out of the garage, washing it, then driving back. ;)

[KPARRIS-JONES]

I get to check mine every day because it never comes off my hands!

[BALIKBAYAN]

I used to check the oil almost too often (twice a week) before when I drove at least 1000km a week. Now when I only drive 150 km a week I check the oil in average once a month. Of course I do check all the fluids before I go for a longer roadtrip.

I used to open the bonnet and check the oil after I had refueled before, but I stopped to do it because people got angry because it took "too long" time. It seems like everybody are in a hurry these days to refuel their cars.

[the_glitterati]

No I haven't!

I have had a 2006 Aygo for 6 months and only once gotten the dipstick out (no pun intended) - and that was when I was taking my UK driving test!

I drove a suzuki in canada for about 300 years, but I had staff checking the oil etc for me. I wish there was a comprehensive checklist somewhere telling you all the checks you should be undertaking on ur car between services!

i am paranoid now!

Have you checked yours recently...?

[Calisto]

People who don't check their oil level deserve the consequences...........................................PERIOD!!!

Ouchies :( You guys know I lost KITT this way.

Not once did I check the oil in her, I was a complete noob to engines. Then she died on me and it was all my fault and it still haunts me to this day.

Now with Kiya, I check her on a weekly basis B)

[reece]

No I haven't!

I have had a 2006 Aygo for 6 months and only once gotten the dipstick out (no pun intended) - and that was when I was taking my UK driving test!

I drove a suzuki in canada for about 300 years, but I had staff checking the oil etc for me. I wish there was a comprehensive checklist somewhere telling you all the checks you should be undertaking on ur car between services!

i am paranoid now!

Have you checked yours recently...?

Watch the video I posted and that will help you

[Parts-King]

Not too long ago, a customer picking up a used car from us was having the controls and service schedule explained to him. He said "You mean I have to pay for it to be serviced?" Errrr yes sir, "thats the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard" he goes on to say, "I have never paid to have my cars serviced ever and dont intend to start paying now" But it could affect your warranty if you don't have it serviced sir the salesmen says, "Well I have never checked the oil and water in my cars and I'm not going to start doing that either"

Should I send him a link to the video? :D: :D: :D:

Kingo

[e11fan]

Not too long ago, a customer picking up a used car from us was having the controls and service schedule explained to him. He said "You mean I have to pay for it to be serviced?" Errrr yes sir, "thats the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard" he goes on to say, "I have never paid to have my cars serviced ever and dont intend to start paying now" But it could affect your warranty if you don't have it serviced sir the salesmen says, "Well I have never checked the oil and water in my cars and I'm not going to start doing that either"

Should I send him a link to the video? :D : :D : :D :

Kingo

Might be no harm in doing that would you mind sending it to my girlfriend as well ;)

Oooh wait stop it a peugeot its ok want it to die

[Jamesbelfast]

No! No! No! - for goodness don't educate the public. How on earth would garages make any money or mechanics get their laughs.

Ignorance is bliss to many people in this world.:)

[reece]

I’ve checked mine – OK you lot, have you checked your oil this month?

If not get out there with a piece of kitchen towel, bog roll or the trusted oily rag and check your engine oil

You know it makes sense

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[Bizarra]

Sad Story

Yesterday, a friend [Lady] whom I was visiting, told me she had no fuel in her car & was somewhat broke :shutit: So, being a soft touch, I said that we'll bring it to the nearest Garage & I'd put petrol in. On the way she remarked that the heater wasn't working, in that the fan was, but not blowing hot. I had a mental fit of the shudders

I filled her up [ the car that is, in case of dirty minds} & told her to pull the bonnet lever :censor: . What ? Where? I did it & the bottom of the coolant reservoir was damp Filled it up & took off the oil filler cap , having found that the end of the dipstick was damp as well . The filler cap wasn't covered with cream- it was butter!

Got back in & told her as gently as possible that her car was ubiked

Problem is, she is crippled & lives 10 miles out in the country. I warned her that it was likely to leave her stranded, sooner or later.