Would You Get an Oil Change?

[radderfire]

Hi Guys

I have a 2005 Ford Focus Diesel 2.0 TDCi. The oil was last changed two years ago, since when I've done 2,000 miles. Do you think I should get an oil change done?

Thanks

 

[Conscript]

Yes.

 

[Hyburnate]

Yes, it's sat for 2 years.

 

[Dr Who]

Yes

 

[loltim]

No. (yes)

 

[[TW]Fox]

Trade it for a massive engined car.

 

[Housey]

Id trade a Foci for some diesel, let alone oil.

 

[bJN]

I'd drain the oil, stick the hose in the oil filler hole and flush out the engine before putting in new oil.*

Spoiler

*Disclaimer:
Don't do this.

 

[fadetoblack]

No be fine just red line it

 

[acemastr]

Sell it.

 

[OpenToSuggestions]

OP: I have the same engine as you.

I'd get it changed soon. Whilst oil is millions of years old, it will be getting condensation in it just sat in your sump.

 

[radderfire]

OK, thanks guys, I will get it changed.

If mileage is not a factor, how long does oil stay "good" for?

 

[Conscript]

Common service recommendations are to change the oil every 10-12K miles or once a year whichever comes first. So get it changed annually at the very least, even if doing low mileage.

 

[RSR]

Yes.

P.S I'd sell it and buy a X6, as it seems to be recommend a lot on these forums for some reason.

 

[Housey]

OK, thanks guys, I will get it changed.

If mileage is not a factor, how long does oil stay "good" for?

Well it takes about 20032432043284329 years to turn into oil so I guess that +1?

 

[OpenToSuggestions]

OP: My Focus is remapped, so you could argue it needs servicing more often. A few years ago it did 6000 miles in 18 months (between services), but I did this knowing I am generally very anal over my car servicing. Decent parts, good brand of oil.

How 'good' your oil is depends on lots of factors. If you have just a small amount of water then the lubricating effect of the oil is reduced, plus it degrades more quickly.

I'm no diesel lover, but the 2.0 136 has a 6 speed box and is generally a reliable lump and is quick enough. You shouldn't have a DPF either.

Keep it until:
1) It struggles to start (injectors can't build enough pressure. Replacement = £££), but don't confuse this with it struggling to start as low battery voltage or engine has just been sat for ages!
2) You gently touch the clutch and can feel violent shaking in the pedal (DMF replacement = £££. Add a clutch too).

 

[radderfire]

Well it takes about 20032432043284329 years to turn into oil so I guess that +1?

I think it's the chemical additives that go off, and not the ex-dinosaur organic matter.

 

[radderfire]

I'm no diesel lover, but the 2.0 136 has a 6 speed box and is generally a reliable lump and is quick enough. You shouldn't have a DPF either.

Do you find the clutch very heavy in your car? Mine is, to the extent that if I'm in traffic for half a mile, my leg starts to ache. However, I'm not sure whether it's normal for the car, or related to wear. I don't want to spend the money to change it anyway.

 

[Simon]

Mileage is irrelevant. It's 2yrs old and needed changing as per the service interval (may even be less than two years on fords?)

Engine oil isnt crude oil.

 

[[TW]Fox]

Yes.

P.S I'd sell it and buy a X6, as it seems to be recommend a lot on these forums for some reason.

Can't say I've ever seen the X6 recommended on here.