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Old 14th January 2008, 13:56   #12 (permalink)
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1. Oil change. Some engines require a change at 5000kms, or atmost 7500km and its specified clearly in the owners manual
On a single change of synthetic oil, any petrol engine can safely run for 7,500 - 10,000 kms. That is why I started the point with "Mobil 1". On regular lubes....yes, 5000 would be best.

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2. Many cars require bearing change every 20K kms, some require brake pads change at 15K(actually depends on driving conditions and style)
Ok on the bearings. Which car requires a brake pad change at 15K?

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3.Timing chain/belt change is specified for many cars at 100K kms. So 60K is overkill, 90K is more like it.
Technically correct. This list was actually compiled for my Vtec, for which even Honda recommends a timing belt change at 100K kms.

Butttttttttttttttttttttttttttt Psycho insists that it is best to change at 60K. Also remember Iraghava's timing belt which snapped a LOT before 100K from his last change.
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