Poll on adding oil between oil changes

[paulofto]

2003 S with 83,500 KM (~52,000 M). Change oil every 7,000 KM (~4,500 M). Never add oil between changes except when the IMS Guardian wasn't quite tight enough after an oil change and I lost ~1/4 litre before retightening. LN says 19 ft/lb, I now tighten to 22 ft/lb. Original IMS and no signs of metal or debris when oil filter is cut open and inspected.

The only 'oil' leak I have is some weeping from the brass shifter bushing on the 6 speed transmission. Not enough for concern but I will look at it when the clutch is done in the future.

[Timco]

Originally Posted by paulofto

2003 S with 83,500 KM (~52,000 M). Change oil every 7,000 KM (~4,500 M). Never add oil between changes except when the IMS Guardian wasn't quite tight enough after an oil change and I lost ~1/4 litre before retightening. LN says 19 ft/lb, I now tighten to 22 ft/lb. Original IMS and no signs of metal or debris when oil filter is cut open and inspected.

The only 'oil' leak I have is some weeping from the brass shifter bushing on the 6 speed transmission. Not enough for concern but I will look at it when the clutch is done in the future.

I just had that fixed. Not too difficult. There's a few options.

[Xpit77]

Never, 99 Tip. 148,000 kms. IMS replaced at 138,000.:dance:

[Duezzer]

99 5 speed - Oil change every 7500 km (5000 miles) or 6 months- Never had to top it up. Car has 135000 km
Summer daily commuter and will use in winter on nice days - Does not get "stored"