Servicing Frequency for low usage OPC owners

[noob]

Dear All,

My ride is OPC n due to my low usage on it, my mileage currently is only about 8.3K (car is now 2 yrs++ old).  My last servicing was done about 1yr ago (5K servicing) n I am still on Mineral Oil.

Should I hold till my mileage hit 10K or should I send in asap (I remember my last 5K servicing, the mechanics paste a sticker stating next service period is either 3mths or 10K)

I have been asking around, some told me usually OPC owner will peg their servicing session to time period (ie. Mineral Oil 3 mths, syn oil 6mths) while there r others whom told me to only send it in based on the mileage achieved.

Any Advice?

Thanks

[Midnight]

Dear All,

My ride is OPC n due to my low usage on it, my mileage currently is only about 8.3K (car is now 2 yrs++ old).  My last servicing was done about 1yr ago (5K servicing) n I am still on Mineral Oil.

Should I hold till my mileage hit 10K or should I send in asap (I remember my last 5K servicing, the mechanics paste a sticker stating next service period is either 3mths or 10K)

I have been asking around, some told me usually OPC owner will peg their servicing session to time period (ie. Mineral Oil 3 mths, syn oil 6mths) while there r others whom told me to only send it in based on the mileage achieved.

Any Advice?

Thanks

There could be chemical change in the composition of the engine oil over time which may not perform its primary task of protecting and lubricating the engine as well as new oils. So if i am you i will send it in for servicing. Not expensive right?

[spiff]

Hi Bro,

   I am using Amsoil 5w30 and although mine is not a weekend car, my mileage is also very low.

This oil can tahan extended life and I flush one year once......save money

[pizzaboy]

Last time when i was ridin my bike usin 20W50 Amsoil i change oil every 2 yrs or 20,000km i found that whenever i just change fresh oil the engine does not feel very smooth but as i keep travellin i can feel the engine gets smoother & smoother esp when the oil has been used for more than 10k... Wonder izzit the same applies for 0w30 or 5w30? 

[bantingking]

I'm also a low usage OPC owner. I'm still go for servicing every 6 months
Not sure if this is a waste or can I just change the engine oil ?

[benjamin00000]

Hihihi mine OPC 2yrs 3mths = 60k plus already 

[clarence]

In general, if your mileage is low (below 10,000km a year), go for servicing and oil change...

1) Once every 6 months irregardless of mileage if you are using mineral oil.
2) Once every 12 months irregardless of mileage if you are using synthetic oil.

[mindman]

In general, if your mileage is low (below 10,000km a year), go for servicing and oil change...

1) Once every 6 months irregardless of mileage if you are using mineral oil.
2) Once every 12 months irregardless of mileage if you are using synthetic oil.

synthetic oil can last 12 mths , sure not ???? So far I tahan until 8 mths  only
cheers

[LaChio]

My uncle did his 10k servicing for his OPC Getz in Sep 07 using Mobil Gold 0W40 engine oil. Now 1.5 yrs liao, mileage about 17.5k, nothing wrong leh. 

[Huatster888]

so how huh???opc cars 1 yr do 1 time can????

[gh05tss]

I'm using 6 months once method, using fully sent synthetic oil.

Nothing beats the freshly change engine oil when you drive.

[Huatster888]

wah piang i never note the last time i change sia.....i also gong gong change the park plug also .........damn kok .....the plug can last another 10000k sigh.....

[spiff]

Whether the oil can tahan 1 year before change will ultimately depend on the quality of the oil. Make a study on the different famous brand and you will realise that the better ones can withstand longer drainage interval.
If you don't feel safe, just change it every 9 months for low mileage. Afterall, cars in S'pore are generally low in mileage compared to others overseas.

Many good brands have reserach to justify their claims, I don't they want to risk saying things that are not true, they could lose even more money, if you understand what I mean.

Safe bets are oils that are evidently spoken by many and researched upon. Afterall, S'por ecars rarely passes the 5 or even 10 year mark.

Have a good day/night and thanks to Latio forum, things can be more transparent to all. Keep it alive.