vrbloke-77
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- 1998 Holden Calais
1. Just making this post to see how many klm people are getting out of there original motor 3.8L V6.
Mine has done 263000 so far with inlet manifold gaskets replaced and water pump ( Water Pump Looked Original ) thermostat coolant etc in the last month how ever my oil and filter is replaced every 5000klm.
Oil is still nice and brown on the dipstick like its still in the oil bottle. Holden were the first owners of my car they used it as a business vehicle, then an old lasy bought it so all my services were stamped and done upto 200 000km, since then i have kept the oil changes up meself every 5 000 klm. My spark plus when replaced are always a nice tan color i beleive thats an indication to a damn good motor. is that true
2. what brand of oil do people prefer i use castrol.
thought this would be a good post so people can maintain there motors to get that longer life out of them.
Mine has done 263000 so far with inlet manifold gaskets replaced and water pump ( Water Pump Looked Original ) thermostat coolant etc in the last month how ever my oil and filter is replaced every 5000klm.
Oil is still nice and brown on the dipstick like its still in the oil bottle. Holden were the first owners of my car they used it as a business vehicle, then an old lasy bought it so all my services were stamped and done upto 200 000km, since then i have kept the oil changes up meself every 5 000 klm. My spark plus when replaced are always a nice tan color i beleive thats an indication to a damn good motor. is that true
2. what brand of oil do people prefer i use castrol.
thought this would be a good post so people can maintain there motors to get that longer life out of them.