Thread: 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

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

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..