Your servicing thoughts please...
Discussion
bought my Monaro in June 2018 and had it fully serviced by AAS. This included plugs, coolant, fuel filter and drive belts along with the usual. The mileage then was ~ 81,400.
Since then, I've also done the diff and box oils, brake lines, fuel lines and the full AP brake kit. Its also had a new clutch, remote bleed and fluid.
When it had its new clutch, the oil and filter was changed again as they also did the rear seal.
Its had plenty of other bits n pieces done too.
The clutch was done in April 2020 along with the oil and filter. The mileage was ~ 83,400.
So as you can see its been well maintained. All the major stuff done by AAS with invoices.
Today the mileage sits at ~83,900, so as you can see it has done bugger all miles on the new brakes, oils etc..
So, whats your opinion on the 'offical' service route? Does it need one just to satisfy the book?
The last stamp was in June 2018, so technically its missed 19 and 20, but I'm thinking you'll agree it clearly didn't and still doesn't require one.
I could have it 'serviced' again this year, but feel its just a waste of money and good (500mile) RP oil! Maybe an offical inspection/health check just for the paperwork? Or am I being daft?
Since then, I've also done the diff and box oils, brake lines, fuel lines and the full AP brake kit. Its also had a new clutch, remote bleed and fluid.
When it had its new clutch, the oil and filter was changed again as they also did the rear seal.
Its had plenty of other bits n pieces done too.
The clutch was done in April 2020 along with the oil and filter. The mileage was ~ 83,400.
So as you can see its been well maintained. All the major stuff done by AAS with invoices.
Today the mileage sits at ~83,900, so as you can see it has done bugger all miles on the new brakes, oils etc..
So, whats your opinion on the 'offical' service route? Does it need one just to satisfy the book?
The last stamp was in June 2018, so technically its missed 19 and 20, but I'm thinking you'll agree it clearly didn't and still doesn't require one.
I could have it 'serviced' again this year, but feel its just a waste of money and good (500mile) RP oil! Maybe an offical inspection/health check just for the paperwork? Or am I being daft?
I had the same question and the reply was "no one really cares". If you've receipts and history, given the age, more "stamps" won't mean a thing now as owners will (generally) be enthusiasts. Mine still gets an oil change and whatnot yearly, but I had the plugs pulled and they were new, so they went back in. It now comes down to what makes you feel comfortable.
willisit said:
I had the same question and the reply was "no one really cares". If you've receipts and history, given the age, more "stamps" won't mean a thing now as owners will (generally) be enthusiasts. Mine still gets an oil change and whatnot yearly, but I had the plugs pulled and they were new, so they went back in. It now comes down to what makes you feel comfortable.
I'd agree on this. You're not selling an Italian exotic so the fact it's got any regular history will be more than enough for most prospective buyers by now I'd imagine.I mean even just that brief history you've given there would be more than enough to convince me the car is in decent shape because you clearly dote on it
If you do change the oil after 500 miles, post the used stuff my way
I assume it's kept inside, how have the AP discs held up in terms of rusting with so little use out of curiosity?
SturdyHSV said:
I assume it's kept inside, how have the AP discs held up in terms of rusting with so little use out of curiosity?
Yes it's garaged, with a de-humidifier and small heater for the winters.The brakes were fitted in June 2019, the discs are showing no perceptible corrosion at all, but the car barely sees a wet road. When its taken out, there are no signs that the low usage is causing a problem, no binding or other.
I like to see the discs as a corrosion monitor
I figure if they aren't rusting in the garage, then active corrosion elsewhere should be minimal too.We all know I like spending other people's Monaro funds but this time I believe you should just save your cash.
I did change my oil and filter in June last year, and since then the car has covered only 2500 miles. With that in mind I won't be changing it this year until I cover another 2500 miles.
I did miss out a previous oil change but again I had only covered around 3000 miles befor the car was put away for winter.
I have never done this sort of thing before but then again I've never used a car less than my Monaro. ( not through choice I hasten to add )
I can't see any good engine oil degrading in the engine sump anytime soon under these conditions let alone Royal Purple.
In the past I've covered around 7000 or so miles before an oil change, when I drained it out it was still in pretty good condition.
You can really cover 10000 miles without an issue in normal driving however I like to keep the inside of the engine as clean as possible....totally unnecessary of course but there you go.
but this time I believe you should just save your cash.I did change my oil and filter in June last year, and since then the car has covered only 2500 miles. With that in mind I won't be changing it this year until I cover another 2500 miles.
I did miss out a previous oil change but again I had only covered around 3000 miles befor the car was put away for winter.
I have never done this sort of thing before but then again I've never used a car less than my Monaro. ( not through choice I hasten to add )
I can't see any good engine oil degrading in the engine sump anytime soon under these conditions let alone Royal Purple.
In the past I've covered around 7000 or so miles before an oil change, when I drained it out it was still in pretty good condition.
You can really cover 10000 miles without an issue in normal driving however I like to keep the inside of the engine as clean as possible....totally unnecessary of course but there you go.
Lincsls1 said:
bought my Monaro in June 2018 and had it fully serviced by AAS. This included plugs, coolant, fuel filter and drive belts along with the usual. The mileage then was ~ 81,400.
Since then, I've also done the diff and box oils, brake lines, fuel lines and the full AP brake kit. Its also had a new clutch, remote bleed and fluid.
When it had its new clutch, the oil and filter was changed again as they also did the rear seal.
Its had plenty of other bits n pieces done too.
The clutch was done in April 2020 along with the oil and filter. The mileage was ~ 83,400.
So as you can see its been well maintained. All the major stuff done by AAS with invoices.
Today the mileage sits at ~83,900, so as you can see it has done bugger all miles on the new brakes, oils etc..
So, whats your opinion on the 'offical' service route? Does it need one just to satisfy the book?
The last stamp was in June 2018, so technically its missed 19 and 20, but I'm thinking you'll agree it clearly didn't and still doesn't require one.
I could have it 'serviced' again this year, but feel its just a waste of money and good (500mile) RP oil! Maybe an offical inspection/health check just for the paperwork? Or am I being daft?
I understand your dilemma. Mine did about 700 miles last year and its in at Walkys for its annual service next month only having been put back on the road this week. It spends its time in a garage (not heated but I do put those little dehumidifier boxes in that you can buy for caravans which does the trick) but it seems to be fine. In my case its more to get Walkys to check nothing is leaking, although I do seem to smell a faint whiff of fuel, so am wondering if one of the lines is sweating a bit...we shall see in a few weeks and no doubt it will cost me. The joys...or not of not driving your car regularly I'm afraid. Since then, I've also done the diff and box oils, brake lines, fuel lines and the full AP brake kit. Its also had a new clutch, remote bleed and fluid.
When it had its new clutch, the oil and filter was changed again as they also did the rear seal.
Its had plenty of other bits n pieces done too.
The clutch was done in April 2020 along with the oil and filter. The mileage was ~ 83,400.
So as you can see its been well maintained. All the major stuff done by AAS with invoices.
Today the mileage sits at ~83,900, so as you can see it has done bugger all miles on the new brakes, oils etc..
So, whats your opinion on the 'offical' service route? Does it need one just to satisfy the book?
The last stamp was in June 2018, so technically its missed 19 and 20, but I'm thinking you'll agree it clearly didn't and still doesn't require one.
I could have it 'serviced' again this year, but feel its just a waste of money and good (500mile) RP oil! Maybe an offical inspection/health check just for the paperwork? Or am I being daft?
MontyPythonX said:
Great result!
My emissions are always so low I wonder if they're done it correctly/used a different car! But don't forget these cars are ULEZ compliant so they must be good
Well, I stood there and watched him so know it was all genuine! He doesn't mind at all and likes to talk about cars.My emissions are always so low I wonder if they're done it correctly/used a different car! But don't forget these cars are ULEZ compliant so they must be good
Heavy polluter??
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