Thread: Cost of Maintenance?

Diesels need maintenance?

Don't forget the diesel advantage is greater the harder offroad you go. I got 9.5L/100km over the Simpson.

The cost of maintenance far out weighs the cost of repair.

Originally posted by rmp
Diesels need maintenance?

Don't forget the diesel advantage is greater the harder offroad you go. I got 9.5L/100km over the Simpson.

C'mon Rob,
That doesnt answer the question we already know you guys are getting great milage [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

Regards
Rob

Originally posted by RobG65+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RobG65)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-rmp
Diesels need maintenance?

Don't forget the diesel advantage is greater the harder offroad you go. I got 9.5L/100km over the Simpson.

C'mon Rob,
That doesnt answer the question we already know you guys are getting great milage [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

Regards
Rob[/b][/quote]

Could it be perhaps thats diesels dont really give great mileage .... 8O 8O

And its just that petrol vehicles are so damn ineffecient ... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]

Davo (Grinz) he he he

Are we talking about the cost of maintenance if you do the work, or if you pay someone else to do it? I can comment on the cost of self servicing. First of all i will say that the cost of parts and the cost of rebuilding a diesel are much greater than a petrol, but a well serviced diesel will last for as long. People say the cost of rebuilding a TDi engine is in the ball park of $6000-$7000. A petrol, maybe half that, i dont really know.
As for standard serviving, i just bought all the oils i need to service the whole vehicle, from caltex, in 20ltr quantities for a little over $300, with a drum pump. Now the oils for gear box, diffs and transfer case will last for ages, the 20ltrs for the engine will last say 6-12 months, that covers the cost of oil. Filters etc are easy, give around 3-4 oil filters, 3-4 air filters (this will differ depending on where you drive), and 2-3 fuel filters tops. All up for filters you would be looking at a coupla hundred. Then you have to factor in all the stuff you will do regardless of engine, like wheel bearings, greasing things etc. As for regular wear and tear, i cant say i have only owned it for 2-3 months. Since then, i have had to replace the fuel lift pump ($100) and rebuild the power steering box ($180. Around $1000 if you paid your mechanic to do it) and $20 to replace the power steering fluid line from the reservoir to the box. If i had to put a figure on it, i would say in the vacinity of $1000 based on me doing the work(could easily be trippled if you paid a mechanic), this would allow for small unexpected repairs and wear and tear. As for petrol i couldnt say. Matt

This may have done better in the Tech forum,,
lots of Techies dont feel the need to play with the rest of us,,, :wink:

though its interesting when you mention servicing,, all the diesel owners go quiet,,,, [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

Originally posted by Pedro_The_Swift
This may have done better in the Tech forum,,
lots of Techies dont feel the need to play with the rest of us,,, :wink:

though its interesting when you mention servicing,, all the diesel owners go quiet,,,, [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

Yes I noticed it too Pedro....though they are getting great milage [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

Originally posted by Pedro_The_Swift
though its interesting when you mention servicing,, all the diesel owners go quiet,,,, [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

I'm being as loud as I possibly can (just doing it quietly)

Swings and roundabouts, lads, swings and roundabouts 8)