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fellipe

Member

• Feb 29, 2016

• #1

Seems like the consensus is to halve the service interval for the Td5...

But I buy high quality oil (shell helix ultra 5w40) and only use 10ppm Diesel. This combination is quite expensive here in Brazil so I was wondering if the recommended 10.000km service is the norm even if you use high quality oil/diesel

Thanks

 

Brian S

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• Mar 3, 2016

• #2

I always service mine at 6000 mile intervals as do a lot of people I know.
The reason I do it is the engine is high mileage now and anything I can do to keep it healthy I will do.

 

Discokids

Well-Known Member

• Mar 3, 2016

• #3

Depends on type of driving too. If it's all start stop and short journeys you should change more frequently.

 

markomate2

Well-Known Member

• Mar 3, 2016

• #4

Hi Fillipe
Id probably go for 6000 mile/approx 10000 Km.
Is 10000 Km your recommended interval?
Local conditions/driving style (town/motorway) will make a difference.
Were you still looking at doing your "big tour"?
Mark

 

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fellipe

Member

• Mar 3, 2016

• #5

markomate2 said:

Hi Fillipe
Id probably go for 6000 mile/approx 10000 Km.
Is 10000 Km your recommended interval?
Local conditions/driving style (town/motorway) will make a difference.
Were you still looking at doing your "big tour"?
Mark

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I think I'll keep the 10.000km interval. It's cheap insurance for a healthy engine.

Yep Mark, we'll be leaving for a round the world trip in one year and half... My daughter is 1yr 5 o old. We'll wait until she's 3 to leave

 

markomate2

Well-Known Member

• Mar 3, 2016

• #6

Fantastic! Trip of a Lifetime!
Mark