Oil and filter Change findings

RobMorris · 3rd January 2014, 08:03

Chaps

I have just got around to the first oil change in my ownership..
I done it myself and opted for a 5/40w fully synthetic. She took all 7 litres.

The previous oil was black but up to the max.
Unsure what oil was in there?

The trip computer was also stating it was some 6000 miles past service interval so it was surely needed! ***In fact how do I reset the service trip?

So on my first drive I noticed the engine was quieter..
I noticed it seemed to driver smoother.. IE easier revving.
It seemed a tad more powerful..
And It also had a quieter exhaust note? As before the oil change the exhaust had a raspy note/ more boost? As if it had a sports box or maybe a remap etc... Now that has gone..

Anyway

Rob

oldcarguy · 3rd January 2014, 09:07

Strange you should say that as I too changed from 10/40 semi to 5/40 full synthetic last week and up till know it seems altogether quieter and smoother.

T-Cut · 3rd January 2014, 10:15

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Originally Posted by RobMorris

The previous oil was black but up to the max.

Your new batch will be equally black in a few weeks. It means the oil is doing what it's designed to do.

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In fact how do I reset the service trip?

You could try the bent paperclip method, but you'd be better using a resetter gizmo from eBay. They're cheaper than a fish and chip and won't singe your eyebrows (like a paperclip could).

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So, on my first drive I noticed the engine was quieter..
I noticed it seemed to driver smoother.. IE easier revving.
It seemed a tad more powerful..

I think that applies to all oil changes in my experience.

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And It also had a quieter exhaust note? As before the oil change the exhaust had a raspy note/ more boost? As if it had a sports box or maybe a remap etc... Now that has gone..

But that is interesting.

TC

RobMorris · 3rd January 2014, 10:27

Thanks T-Cut - I will seek out that resetter gizmo!

RobMorris · 3rd January 2014, 10:44

Ive gone for this one..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3903133087...84.m1497.l2649

thundercat · 3rd January 2014, 12:21

And the ones on flea bay for the Mini and BMW will also do the trick

RobMorris · 3rd January 2014, 12:23

Great thanks

DMGRS · 3rd January 2014, 18:24

Just done a change on my other car - an MG ZS diesel. It sounds much better after the change - I think it'd been a while as the filter was actually rusted!

Seems pointless to neglect changes for the amount it costs, then again the chap I purchased it from didn't seem particularly 'car savvy'.

Billy1mate · 3rd January 2014, 20:27

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Originally Posted by RobMorris

Ive gone for this one..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3903133087...84.m1497.l2649

Rob, it might be worth getting one that resets the brake fluid change clock too.:xmas-smiley-005:

deanbmx · 5th January 2014, 12:30

I have done mine this morning and also noticed a big difference in how quiet she now is.

3rd January 2014, 08:03	#1
RobMorris Avid contributor MG ZT-T 2.0 Diesel Manual Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Aveley, Essex Posts: 123 Thanks: 15 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Oil and filter Change findings Chaps I have just got around to the first oil change in my ownership.. I done it myself and opted for a 5/40w fully synthetic. She took all 7 litres. The previous oil was black but up to the max. Unsure what oil was in there? The trip computer was also stating it was some 6000 miles past service interval so it was surely needed! ***In fact how do I reset the service trip? So on my first drive I noticed the engine was quieter.. I noticed it seemed to driver smoother.. IE easier revving. It seemed a tad more powerful.. And It also had a quieter exhaust note? As before the oil change the exhaust had a raspy note/ more boost? As if it had a sports box or maybe a remap etc... Now that has gone.. Anyway Rob

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oldcarguy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Conn SE Tourer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Driffield Posts: 1,952 Thanks: 27 Thanked 151 Times in 125 Posts	Strange you should say that as I too changed from 10/40 semi to 5/40 full synthetic last week and up till know it seems altogether quieter and smoother.

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RobMorris Avid contributor MG ZT-T 2.0 Diesel Manual Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Aveley, Essex Posts: 123 Thanks: 15 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks T-Cut - I will seek out that resetter gizmo!

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RobMorris Avid contributor MG ZT-T 2.0 Diesel Manual Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Aveley, Essex Posts: 123 Thanks: 15 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Ive gone for this one.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3903133087...84.m1497.l2649

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thundercat Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Club SE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: saxmundham Posts: 1,438 Thanks: 289 Thanked 173 Times in 121 Posts	And the ones on flea bay for the Mini and BMW will also do the trick

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deanbmx Gets stuck in mg zt-t Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: nottingham Posts: 757 Thanks: 14 Thanked 45 Times in 42 Posts	I have done mine this morning and also noticed a big difference in how quiet she now is.