JayCarr
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quote: Originally posted by John
People expect far too much from car dealers.
If they change the oil and oil filter that's a service.
Unless specifically offered there's no chance they're doing everything in the service book.
Oil in diesels gets black very very quickly.
But its not though is it I bought the car with FVSH which is hasn't got because the 80k service wasn't done to the manufactures standards. If it wasn't due a service and they gave it an oil change as a good will gesture then fair enough .But it's the fact they told me it wont need servicing for 20k as the 80k service has just been done. And the service manager agreed so obviously i'm not expecting too much.
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DaveyLC
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quote: Originally posted by Joe
Yes if the oil is good quality it picks up the dirt very quickly. It doesn't matter if its black, the its still 15mile old oil.
Dirt? The black is coke that gets into the oil from combustion, unless the engine is getting tired it should take ages to build up.. There should be no 'dirt' in your engine its SEALED!
[Edited on 19-06-2009 by DaveyLC]
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Joe
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You're right Dave, sorry.
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DaveyLC
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quote: Originally posted by Joe
You're right Dave, sorry.
Well come on Joe, it was a bit of a stupid statement. "DIRT" in your engine
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Adam_B
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Whats the purpose of having an oil filter on an engine?
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Joe
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I just can't be arsed argueing to be honest and lets be honest you love to be right. Fact is, oil gets dirty quickly.
You are the most patronising person I have met after the complete cunt I work with.
Edit, and before you become even more patronising I realise I haven't met you, but thats the conclusion I have come to
[Edited on 19-06-2009 by Joe]
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DaveyLC
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quote: Originally posted by Adam_B
Whats the purpose of having an oil filter on an engine?
To pick up tiny metal fragments from wear and any large deposits of coke that might have built up over time.
[Edited on 19-06-2009 by DaveyLC]
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DaveyLC
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quote: Originally posted by Joe
I just can't be arsed argueing to be honest and lets be honest you love to be right. Fact is, oil gets dirty quickly.
You are the most patronising person I have met after the complete cunt I work with.
Edit, and before you become even more patronising I realise I haven't met you, but thats the conclusion I have come to
[Edited on 19-06-2009 by Joe]
Love you too x
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Adam_B
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quote: Originally posted by DaveyLC
quote: Originally posted by Adam_B
Whats the purpose of having an oil filter on an engine?
To pick up tiny metal fragments from wear and any large deposits of coke that might have built up over time.
So it collects the dirt?
yeah im bored.
[Edited on 19-06-2009 by Adam_B]
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allza
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Oil goes black on diesels virtually instantly. Petrol cars don't seem to be as bad. Also there will still be a bit of dirty oil deposits in the engine as u cant ever get 100% of it out.
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craig8
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my astra diesel had service done, drove it the ten miles home and the oil was black again, now i know for a fact it was new, high quality oil that went in, so my engine, which had 5000 miles on it at the time, is a dog
every machine i change the engine oil on, once you have ran it for a little bit then checked the level again it is black, i suppose they are all dogs too?
E36 328
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Joe
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Yeah they are Craig, don't question it.
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John
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Surely davey can't be wrong, you've got to be kidding me.
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SAL
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The dealer was full of shit i got the gsi from, after travelling 100 miles to veiw and making him a list of thing's wrong i saved a grand on the asking price i also lied about a few thing's which where fine
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ShEp
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DaveyLC chill the fuck out. I can;t be arsed arguing with you again.
Last time I u2u'd you to correct you and you didn't reply. So I'll call you publicly this time..
These people are not mechanics they go by they're own expieriences.
As you like to wave your e-penis about so often during these mechanical threads, you should know that there isn't a problem with the oil being black.
It means it's a decent oil and the dispersant in the oil is working properly, any bigger particles are picked up by the oil filter as you said.
Stop wading in with your verbal diarrhea, it pisses people off, find a better way of getting your point across.
Anyway back on topic.
Black oil is not a good indication that the car has not been serviced for reasons explained above.
[Edited on 19-06-2009 by ShEp]
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DaveyLC
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quote: Originally posted by ShEp
DaveyLC chill the fuck out. I can;t be arsed arguing with you again.
Last time I u2u'd you to correct you and you didn't reply. So I'll call you publicly this time..
And its me that needs to chill? Would you like your dummy back? x x
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ShEp
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