Oil change interval and filters.

[dhutch]

The 306 (1,8l ex petrol engine) is a 5k mile change period.
- Wehn i bought it it had blatantly done more than this, so i did a flush, oem filter and oil.
- Ive now done another 5k and wondering about changing the oil and filter again, maybe.

Pug changed the interval on the engine a while later i believe, and certianly 5k isnt long (5months) And i know if most people owned it it would be on an anaual change like everything else.

Crux of the matter is its a absolute ruddy arse to change the filter, and its cold outside.

How likely is it that if i just change the oil and next do the filter in another 5k it will do really any harm at all?


Yours, Daniel. (ever the lazy student type)

[Snake the Sniper]

What is it that says the engine is a 5K change? I know of bikes with longer oil intervals than that! Either way, 8-10K probably won't hurt it.

[oakdale]

Oil change interval on these is 10000 or 12000 depending on year, if you post the year, I'll check in the morning.

[GavinPearson]

I realise changing oil & filters is a pain, but since coming to Americas I have realised that changing oil & filter every 5000 miles does wonders for engine longevity.

So despite whatever you read to the contrary try to replace oil & filter every 5000 miles. You don't need the most expensive oil by any means if budget is an issue.

[dhutch]

Its a v-reg (2000plate) merdian 306, haynes says its 5k, as have other people.

Im using esso total as thats the recomend oil, and for 4l is as cheap as most others for a change.


Daniel

[oakdale]

I agree it's a good idea to change the oil more often than makers suggest, but I'm just pointing out that Peugeot say 10000 miles on this one.