Oil change intervals

[okellyt]

ORIGINAL: berty987

I was talking with the mechanics from nineminster a few weeks back. They commented they have seen a number of m96 engines with gummed up piston rings or internals as a result of town driving or infrequent use , even though the servicing has been maintained to manufacturers stds. They suggested that for infrequently driven or high use in town the oil should be changed more frequently. Apparently a good "thrash" once the engine is warm on a regular basis helps to keep the car in tip top form , these are sports cars and should be driven as such.[]

As the salesman from the OPC for mine said - run it in gently till you hit your mileage. After that drive gentle till the oils up to temperature and then drive it like you stole it.....

No apparent issue with intermediate oil changes - had my Service done a few week ago with full oil change where they booked it back in for a warranty RMS and therefore changed the oil all over again 200 miles later.......

 

[spyderman]

ORIGINAL: berty987

Apparently a good "thrash" once the engine is warm on a regular basis helps to keep the car in tip top form , these are sports cars and should be driven as such.[]

I agree completely - and thankfully the traffic on the way home on my daily commute allows it. But I know not to thrash it from cold - for an engine with liners, that would be very silly, I guess.

FWIW when I asked, my OPC said something along the lines of "some owners like to have an annual oil change but the service interval doesn't require it". If figure that since the recommended oil hasn't changed since before the service period was 12k/12 months, they must be pretty confident of the oil itself. I just wonder if, when I take it in for the warranty inspection, they'll say "do you want us to change the oil while its up on the lift?"

I must have done over 1000 miles since I bought mine at the beginning of August and the auto level check - and the dipstick - still say its full.