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Post by familyman on Dec 18, 2008 12:01:22 GMT 8
Hi brothers and sisters,
My OPC was due for 20k servicing in March, but as of today (December) my mileage is only 14k+, close to 15k.
Should I send it for servicing now or should I wait until I have reached 20k mileage?
Economy is bad, money is tight. Any problems if I delay my servicing?
Thanks for your advice.
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Post by cliuc on Dec 18, 2008 12:08:03 GMT 8
I think going by mileage should not be a problem, unless the car has been used in very harsh conditions.
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Post by Bjones on Dec 18, 2008 12:30:27 GMT 8
I think going by mileage should not be a problem, unless the car has been used in very harsh conditions. if u not sure better dont comment. engine oil haf shelf life. for fully sythetic, 6 months or 10k, which ever cum 1st. An old bird say CnC servicing very reasonable, u can go there n service.
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Post by dw on Dec 18, 2008 12:32:39 GMT 8
I follow mileage. Mine 20k due probably after CNY. Current mileage at about 16500km, also OPC. But i don't wait till 20k then go do servicing. will do so at about 18k-19k+-. That's what i did when i go for 1k, 5k and 10k servicing as well. Just my thoughts.
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Post by devilcup on Dec 18, 2008 13:34:25 GMT 8
you wan ur car to go long, go by date else if u choose to drag another 2000km or 1 or 2 month, do so at ur own risk.
it is better to change Oil when date come or earlier. Rem this Engine is the most impt part of the car. without it, cannot run liao...
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Post by cliuc on Dec 18, 2008 14:18:40 GMT 8
if u not sure better dont comment. engine oil haf shelf life. for fully sythetic, 6 months or 10k, which ever cum 1st. Haven't read about that before, mind sharing where you got the info? Thanks!
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Post by zelot on Dec 18, 2008 15:04:49 GMT 8
I think going by mileage should not be a problem, unless the car has been used in very harsh conditions. if u not sure better dont comment. engine oil haf shelf life. for fully sythetic, 6 months or 10k, which ever cum 1st. An old bird say CnC servicing very reasonable, u can go there n service. Shelf life is by when it should be used after being kept / left on the shelf. Yup, engine oil definitely has a lifespan. 6 months and 10k is just a guideline or an advisory. On paper or claims by the engine oil producer, it can go twice that amount. But i kiasee one, so usu when 6mths or 10k, whichever is earlier, i will do my EO change.
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Post by ahdoy on Dec 20, 2008 22:04:16 GMT 8
I have passed my 20k but not yet service, no time leh. maybe next sat lor. Hope it will not hurt my engine too much.
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Post by mj23pica on Dec 21, 2008 12:48:51 GMT 8
I will be buying my own Engine Oil prob CArlube and finding a reliable workshop to do my 25k (actual mileage 21k). Reaching 6 mths le.. Can any bros recommend a gd wksp up north?? Preferably Yishun??? Thanks a zillion
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Post by MindBox33 on Dec 24, 2008 7:37:47 GMT 8
safe bet to follow is 6 months or 10k, wic ever come first..wun go wrong....
bro mj23pica, u can go Hock Seng Auto blk 1017, yishun industrial park A #01-262. Ah Hock (50+ yr old uncle) but super friendly..... 9831 3323. labour to change EO n various points check is ard $15-20. tis workshop is recommend if u bringing your own stuff....
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Post by Cam on Dec 24, 2008 9:54:31 GMT 8
I will be buying my own Engine Oil prob CArlube and finding a reliable workshop to do my 25k (actual mileage 21k). Reaching 6 mths le.. Can any bros recommend a gd wksp up north?? Preferably Yishun??? Thanks a zillion Go Pek Tiong lor at Yishun industrial Park. Last time Ah Don also service his ride there. I also service there. Labour charge is $20 nia if u bring yr own oil and filter.
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Post by mj23pica on Dec 24, 2008 18:08:51 GMT 8
Thanx big time to bro Begum and bro mindbox 33... btw, any good place to recommend buying paper filter? For spark plugs, do u guys buy it too??... Thanks all
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Post by Cam on Dec 24, 2008 18:46:31 GMT 8
Thanx big time to bro Begum and bro mindbox 33... btw, any good place to recommend buying paper filter? For spark plugs, do u guys buy it too??... Thanks all Stock filter and engine oil filter got it from Minghee. Cuntlub oil can buy from Anuty lucy or giant. As for sparkie, I use copper sparks (bosch) i think, every 10k change. $10+ dollar nia. Pica is normal car no need performance sparks.
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Post by sktan10 on Dec 25, 2008 10:47:41 GMT 8
if u not sure better dont comment. engine oil haf shelf life. for fully sythetic, 6 months or 10k, which ever cum 1st. An old bird say CnC servicing very reasonable, u can go there n service. Shelf life is by when it should be used after being kept / left on the shelf. Yup, engine oil definitely has a lifespan. 6 months and 10k is just a guideline or an advisory. On paper or claims by the engine oil producer, it can go twice that amount. But i kiasee one, so usu when 6mths or 10k, whichever is earlier, i will do my EO change. Overdue abit says like 500km no problem la!I everytime also like that.No need to be too early sent servicing,why waste your money? Last time when i driving coe car,my friend car never sent for servicing at all.He brought a 6yrs old second-hand nissan stanza 1.6A.Everytime drive until oil lever drop to LOW,then top-up.For the 4yrs of ownership never breakdown at all.But to be frank seldom people dare to be like him.Because of his daring,he also save alot on servicing on his car.
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Post by vreffect on Dec 25, 2008 12:43:15 GMT 8
Sorry, hijack abit....
If send outside for servicing for EO etc..., the car warranty still can claim from CnC ?
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Post by mj23pica on Dec 25, 2008 14:59:55 GMT 8
They have the right to void the warranty. My advice is to go for 1st and 2nd svcing @ cnc cos during this period, u can assess in case u got a 'lemon' car. After the 2nd svcing was is abt 1 yr and the car is problem-free. send it for outside svcing cos cheaper.. I had sent mine to stamford tyres the last time round. So from now, I will buy my own filter, Eo, spark plugs and go to some cheap and reliable wksp for regular svcing
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Post by Bjones on Dec 25, 2008 22:22:36 GMT 8
Sorry, hijack abit.... If send outside for servicing for EO etc..., the car warranty still can claim from CnC ? if u go outside free fark n get std u think yr wife will forgive u?
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Post by wingcher on Dec 25, 2008 22:51:33 GMT 8
Sorry, hijack abit.... If send outside for servicing for EO etc..., the car warranty still can claim from CnC ? if u go outside free fark n get std u think yr wife will forgive u? recently got one chinese show on channel 8, the male actor got AIDS and his wife also forgive him... but in real life u go outside fark around never kena STD then keep quiet lah, no need tell wife one
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Post by vreffect on Dec 25, 2008 22:55:53 GMT 8
Sorry, hijack abit.... If send outside for servicing for EO etc..., the car warranty still can claim from CnC ? if u go outside free fark n get std u think yr wife will forgive u? Anyway, just my 2 cents, some of your posting are superb sarcastic remarks... You do not have to reply anything on my posting .
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Post by vreffect on Dec 25, 2008 22:57:24 GMT 8
if u go outside free fark n get std u think yr wife will forgive u? recently got one chinese show on channel 8, the male actor got AIDS and his wife also forgive him... but in real life u go outside fark around never kena STD then keep quiet lah, no need tell wife one haha...the Chen Hanwei and Zoe Tay drama? Havent been watching Channel 8 for a long time.
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Post by Bjones on Dec 26, 2008 2:12:07 GMT 8
if u go outside free fark n get std u think yr wife will forgive u? Anyway, just my 2 cents, some of your posting are superb sarcastic remarks... You do not have to reply anything on my posting . its 'common sense' questions u r asking. i m just giving u 'common sense' answers lor. i suggest u search thru the forum b4 asking 'common sense' question. happy boxing day.
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Post by mj23pica on Dec 28, 2008 16:35:00 GMT 8
So means that for 25k svcing, I juz buy air filter, aircon filter, oil filter, E.O and spark plugs, then go to Ah Hock and he will charge me 15-20 for the svcing?? If there are additional items to be replaced, he will have it in his wksp?? Sorry as its my 1st time going to small independent wksp. safe bet to follow is 6 months or 10k, wic ever come first..wun go wrong.... bro mj23pica, u can go Hock Seng Auto blk 1017, yishun industrial park A #01-262. Ah Hock (50+ yr old uncle) but super friendly..... 9831 3323. labour to change EO n various points check is ard $15-20. tis workshop is recommend if u bringing your own stuff....
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Post by picanto on Dec 28, 2008 17:37:28 GMT 8
i bought oil filter from xinsheng at $4 only. very good price.
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Post by orangepica on Dec 28, 2008 20:03:56 GMT 8
20k servcing if workshop provide all stuff is about $240.
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