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5000 Servicing at Borneo Motors


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[/reply]'m not sure what is the industrial practice.....Is it recommended to change to synthetic at 5000 or 10000?[/reply]

 

Whether to use synthetic or not, it all depends on when you are going for your next service and also the money that you wanna spend [;)]

 

Synthetic can last for 10,000km or 6 mths, mineral can only last for 5000km or 3 mths. So if you are planning for a next service after 5000km and you are trying to safe some $ then its good to chose a mineral. However if you don't mind to spend a bit more, you can choose a synthetic as well.

 

My advice.... use a mineral if you are servicing your car at BM after every 5000km travelled. But if you are taking your car outside for servicing, then its good to use a synthetic, so that you will only need to service your car after travelling for the next 10,000km. [scholar]

 

Got it ? [thumbsup]

 

"live life to the Max."

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I'm not sure what is the industrial practice.....Is it recommended to change to synthetic at 5000 or 10000?

 

Hi,

 

I'd changed to synthetic oil even before my Getz hit 5000k (it's still at 4700+ now) ...

 

So it's really a matter of preference [thumbsup]

 

Don't worry too much on the filters - the mecs will know if there's a need for you to change. Also, do check your car for any scratches or dents before and after the servicing - heard a number of horror stories there [sweatdrop]

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Last time I asked this question before.

 

I was told that for the first 2 servicings(normally 1K and 5K) no need to waste money on synthetic oil, as the interval between these 2 servicings is very short.

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Oil filter should be change during every change of motor oil. For spark plugs, it depends on what plugs you are using. Some can last quite long , especially those that are expensive( example: spitfire). In general, if you are using a normal plug, then its advisable to change in every service , cos its cheap. But if you are using a performance plug which is expensive, then ask your mechanic to check if you need to change during your servicing. [;)]

 

As for air filter, if you are using the normal type, then ask the mechanic servicing your car for advise. You don't have to change it in every service. Only change it when its very dirty, cos it will affect the breathing of your engine, thus causing increase fuel consumption.

 

My suggestion.... change it in every 2 servicing [scholar]

 

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Sorry for bringing up an old thread. Juz wanna know if Borneo Motors allow us to bring our own engine oil when we bring in our vehicle for servicing? I mean those satellite stations they have at petrol station and at Ubi. Thanks!

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wah gravedigger [laugh]

 

yeap

take the mineral package then minus 13 bux thats the price u pay ,+ cost of own oil

 

so far i did at 2 satellite stations for 5000 and 10,000 using my own oil

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[laugh] ...no choice la, did a search and this is the only thread that came close. Almost 3 years liao... [:p]

 

Thanks for the info, will bring my own oil then. [;)]

 

Which satellite station did you go to? Would it happen to be the one at Shell Tampines?

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nope

i go ubi and defu cos nearest for me

ubi one really super crappy booked appt say 1hr can done for 1500km check and took them 10am to 4pm... [mad]

 

 

defu 1hr end up 11am to 3pm

so much for their 1hr express service

send in 1/2hr early also end up.. [sweatdrop]

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