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26-02-2010, 02:50 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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On Tuesday I had the engine oil on my Fiesta manual changed to Castrol Edge Sport 5W-30. This was at 7,800 km.
I was not expecting much, except to look after the engine, and perhaps get a better mileage on trips. So I was pleasantly surprised when the engine immediately seemed to loosen up significantly. It now just sings! Quite a noticeable difference. (I'm running it on BP Ultimate.) A couple of other points. The dealer took the opportunity to, as described in the invoice, "carry out booster hose recall," and do a "brake booster vacuum hose inspection". I had asked the dealer to check for software updates. There was another one for the audio system. There had been earlier audio update at the 3,000 km inspection. But I was told that there was no engine management software update available - nor had there been one at the 3,000 km check. So I assume that the updates since at least mid-September (when I took delivery) have been only for automatic models. |
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26-02-2010, 08:29 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 976
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We had one update around then and someone on here with a newer car (manual) had a newer tune again in it. But I guess that doesn't mean Ford AU have it yet
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26-02-2010, 08:59 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 612
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Very good to know.. I was tossing up whether to do it as well...
I might go ahead and do it... How much did the dealer charge? |
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27-02-2010, 12:15 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 108
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The costs were:
Labour $50 Filter $11.76 Total amount paid (incl GST) $67.95 Plus, of course, the oil which I bought from Supercheap Auto for just under $50. |
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27-02-2010, 09:08 PM
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BASS ON BOARD!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Tweed Heads NSW
Posts: 2,194
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Ill do it next time for half a carton.
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Fiesta WS Very Happy on Synthetic Oil
Linear Mode
