Technical New oil and Filters

[Adam1984]

It's not clean new oil but it's not old dirty stuff either. I would just make sure it's topped up to correct level and get it changed again soon. Another thing, I would clean all the loose rust off that sump with a wire brush, paint it with rust converter, then spray it with Waxoyl or similar. That will prevent it corroding away resulting in you needing a new sump.

But if I get the oil done again is it worth getting a new filter again?

 

[Panda IIs]

But if I get the oil done again is it worth getting a new filter again?

Of course; if only to get rid of as much of the residual oil (that triggered this) from the engine.

 

[ZaphodB]

then spray it with Waxoyl or similar.

Waxoyl won't survive the temperature of a hot sump for any appreciable time..
Better to use some high temperature aerosol paint.

ut if I get the oil done again is it worth getting a new filter again

Yes !.. filters are cheap in the grand scheme of things

 

[KPat]

Waxoyl won't survive the temperature of a hot sump for any appreciable time..
Better to use some high temperature aerosol paint.



It's been protecting my sump for 5 years. It just hardens off and leaves a thick protective coating.

 

[Adam1984]

Any brand anyone recommends for oil? Heard Quantum are good?

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

Any brand anyone recommends for oil? Heard Quantum are good?

Castrol.

 

[Adam1984]

Castrol.

I ended up getting a Mann filter, and Fuchs G Flex 3 oil

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

I ended up getting a Mann filter, and Fuchs G Flex 3 oil

So how did it go..??

 

[Adam1984]

So how did it go..??

Well the mechanic said that the oil was replaced but not filtered through the bottom.

Other than that the new oil makes the car so smooth .

 

[The Panda Nut]

Honestly.
You think it's not been done? I wonder why they would put a new filter on, but not do the oil. They even stamped my service book as a full service.

I did try to contact the mechanic who did the service but has never replied to me.

That really says it all. That looks like oil after 12 months. Ours stay pretty clear for at least 3000 miles.

 

[Panda IIs]

Hello,

So I had a full service done on my Panda 1.2 petrol the other day, and I don't think they did the oil, it's Castrol which they used (if they did) my oil still looks very dark when I check it.

Anyway of telling, or for peace of mind just get a oil drain and new refill? They done the oil filter though I believe. (Again any way to check?)

I only ask as I still get a rough idle shake from my driver seat when I turn engine on, but maybe this could be a faulty fuel injector?

Please advise and help

I saw this and thought of you...

(the reference to lack of previous oil changes by previous owners perhaps?)