Winter running

'92 Si VTEC · Post by **jjmartin349571** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 6:13 pm

sproggy29 wrote:
jjmartin349571 wrote:I think you just need to keep the arches clear of the dirt that builds up inside them, as this traps moisture against the metal. I didn't keep mine as clean as I should have (didn't think it'd rust very quickly/at all) and I'm going to pay the price for my foolishness my car is an '86 though so not directly comparable to what will happen to your lude in all probability. I'd definitely advocate regular wheel arch cleanings in hindsight though, I wish I'd been more carefull now
Yeah cause that being your only car, oh wait, the fleet, how'd you amass such a collection of Japanese finery? Keeping them all going must be sooo time consuming, but I'm guessing worth it?

Time consuming and expensive

as soon as one car is fixed another breaks

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 6:35 pm

Yes, all year round. I just service it at the standard service intervals (which for me means annual, since each car doesn't do enough miles to reach the mileage limit

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Post by **sproggy29** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 8:10 pm

wurlycorner wrote:Yes, all year round. I just service it at the standard service intervals (which for me means annual, since each car doesn't do enough miles to reach the mileage limit )

Right so generally i read the post then reply and miss entirely the herds of vehicles you guys have.

makes sense though, donors. Run abouts, utility vehicles, speed comfort, cruise, missing any? Oh yeah Track. I couldn't do it, i have this and er indoors has hers, we did have 3 but it was too much for my tiny road. Could do with a garage tbh.

which lube do you prefer?

Post by **Donald** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 9:38 pm

IIRC it's meant to be every 6k.

Same as wurly, I don't do the mileage. However if it's up on a ramp then for the sake of 25 odd quid it gets a change. Nice and easy.

Keep an eye on Opie Oils for a deal. Quite often I pick up 5L of Shell Helix for sub-£20.

Post by **sproggy29** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 9:43 pm

Donald wrote:IIRC it's meant to be every 6k.

Same as wurly, I don't do the mileage. However if it's up on a ramp then for the sake of 25 odd quid it gets a change. Nice and easy.

Keep an eye on Opie Oils for a deal. Quite often I pick up 5L of Shell Helix for sub-£20.

nice heads up thanks Donald

Post by **Donald** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:13 pm

Don't forget the LUDEGEN code for 10% off also!

Post by **Vtecmec** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:16 pm

Eurocarparts do shell helix for £17.50 delivered.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:41 pm

We might have a big fleet, but only 2 on the road

I just don't use a car for a daily commute (train ftw)

Post by **Donald** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:45 pm

Trains, featuring wurlycorner.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:57 pm

Love it.

(but just to be clear - nothing whatsoever to do with me!!!)