D1 TDi Big End bearings

I exercise my hard won right to ignore the invitation to fight! There you go, Pat. And I probably even agree - depends on the usage regime of the engine.

Pete

Gentlemen, thanks for your replys. It seems my concerns were unwarranted. I'll just fit an oil pressure guage.
By the way, I hit the thanks button, but nothing seemed to happen. What's the story with this?
Thanks again all who replied.
Michael

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Originally Posted by PAT303

Changeing your oil at 5,000k's instead of 10 is not going to do squat for engine life.Engines wear through lack of oil at start-up,that is why taxi's do a million k's and privately owned ones do a third of that.People who think their engines will last longer are kidding themselves.OK bring it on. Pat

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I do agree, but taxi's last longer as they never cool down... so the expansion contraction rate is less... less wear..
i change my oils and filters at 5k as my LR dont get used daily, its a bust toy and the enviroment tells me i have to be more carefull...

As for the Volvo's i used to own and drive daily.... 10k changes and 500k with no engine work was not uncommon for a few of my cars..