Thanks Xander. Great info there. Sounds like a good way to go.
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No Problem mate.
If you keep up with the service intervals you wont need to flush your engine. Just monitor your oil.
Also your service intervals depend very highly on the type of driving you do.
If your average trips only last 10-15 mins your oil will break down faster due to condensation and fuel blow by not having enough time to evaporate as your oil is not at operating temp and which will eventually end up as sludge.
5000k is a good average time to service your car. But if your doing only short trips every day it might take you a while to rack up 5000km so change your oil 6-8 months. And agian this all depends on the type of oil you buy. If you buy good oil (synthetic) you can extend if you buy $20 kmart crap then shorten it.
Anyways I just did my missus XR6T today put some Penrite 10 tenths Synthetic 5W60. $53 For 5L @ Repco a bargain considering the oil is Group IV (POA) / V (ESTER) Synthetic oil. 4L left over that I can use in my Fireblade which am doing next weekend. Fist time I used it but so far very nice. Engine is quieter and the turbo spools nicely only a quick drive around the block at this stage to check for leaks. Could be a the placebo effect as well. You expect the car to feel different after an oil change.
I will see what its like in my Fireblade next weekend. If its good I will get some more from Repco for the SS when I change it.
Anyways Have a good Bathurst tomorrow everyone, Don't Drink and Drive, and Your Car Cant Handle like the ones on TV so DRIVE SAFE.