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Post by dorsetflyer on Jun 17, 2004 16:39:37 GMT
If anyone doesn't bother about regular oil changing in their rear axle then think again. I recently decided to check the oil level which resulted in it being drained off and changed. The oil that came out was just like grey sludge. This obviously had not been looked at in years. Now its on the list to be changed every year.
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Post by DanielSheard on Dec 15, 2004 16:04:58 GMT
Do you go for a run before draining the old oil out to warm it up, or isn't that necessary?
Daniel
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Dec 15, 2004 17:24:16 GMT
No I do not drain - but you are right it should be changed and will do all mine shortly
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Post by dorsetflyer on Dec 15, 2004 18:40:09 GMT
Yes Daniel I do go for a run first to get the oil flowing nicely When these cars were new, it may not have been so critical to change the oil, but at the age they are now and well worn in, I think it's well worth the short time it takes to drain and refill.
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Post by DanielSheard on Dec 16, 2004 13:26:18 GMT
I've had my P5B for six or seven years and never done it!
Daniel
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Post by dorsetflyer on Dec 16, 2004 13:45:29 GMT
Sounds like it's past it's time for a drain and refill Daniel.
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Allan NZ P5b
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Post by Allan NZ P5b on Dec 17, 2004 10:41:14 GMT
When I got my car it had a major gearbox problem so the first thing we did was repace all fluids so we had a knowen starting point engine oil, power stear fliud, brake fluid, diff oil, greased and lubed, flushed radiator and replaced coolant and antifreeze. left auto fluid as after fluids were changed took car to gearbox shop for rebuild and ofcouse new fluids most exiting fluids was pretty good looking as the car was suposedly regularily serviced but not documented so I had no option but to creat a knowen starting point. while I may have throwen out alot of good fluids I now know where I stand and it could have been very different and saved me a lot of money latter. These cars are now beyond the probable design life and as such even items requiring no service will often need extra care and lubrication as there life was never expected to be so great. If you don't know when it was last done it is like a lottery as to when wear will show up.
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Dec 17, 2004 12:19:15 GMT
I am certain no oil can be designed to run for 30 odd years whether or not the car is actually used.
Of course modern cars with built in obsolescence do not have drain plugs but then after 10 years they are fit for recycling into razor blades and house insulation anyway - or perhaps its 6 months? ;D
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Post by guitardave on Jan 18, 2005 1:48:39 GMT
I had to drain the oil In Molly before I took the axle out to sandblast It but what I didn't realise was that the axle had been painted before and the washer was almost part of the axle and was slightly offset,so when I unscrewed the filler plug It sightly cross threaded It.My friend managed to clean the threads up so we could get It back In-so beware!
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Post by adrian50 on Jan 18, 2005 9:31:15 GMT
This lack of attention to checking / changing oil such as rear axle just highlights what can be a lack of service routines on our cars. Annual oil changes may not mean rear axles and gearboxes but they should be checked every year and if in any doubt, change the oil. How many of us actually carry out a service schedule of any sort on our pride and joy?
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Post by dorsetflyer on Jan 18, 2005 15:49:28 GMT
You are right Adrian, how many do? With the age of these cars now a full service annually at least is a must. I usually start on my cars in March with the latest time being early April. This year of course, Easter is in March so I will have to start earlier than normal, as all my seasons runs etc start at the end of March through to October.
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Post by adrian50 on Jan 25, 2005 8:57:29 GMT
John, I try to change the engine oil and filter, check antifreeze strength (if in doubt - change it), clean spark plugs and carry out an engine tune etc. Then check gearbox and axle oil levels etc etc. It pays to have the service schedule from the owners books as a guide. Cheers
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Post by Smallfry on Mar 4, 2005 22:05:07 GMT
So the truth is revealed !
All these poor neglected cars are really still treated as "Bangers"
You should all be ashamed of yourselves, and made to mine salt in Siberia !
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