Feels like New

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17-03-2005, 13:15
NickFr

Feels like New

just had new cambelt and tensioner fitted, oh and new oilfilter( had not been changed for ages) can someone please explain why?

1. The exhaust has gone from unbelievably loud to sweet but still throaty,
before it was too loud, used to deafen me.

2. The car idles better

3. the car does not get as hot

4. the oil pressure is higher

5. the car pulls better, accelerates better.

I am at a complete loss, it is like a new car...WHY??
17-03-2005, 13:17
KingStromba

Re: Feels like New

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Originally Posted by NickFr

just had new cambelt and tensioner fitted, oh and new oilfilter( had not been changed for ages) can someone please explain why?

1. The exhaust has gone from unbelievably loud to sweet but still throaty,
before it was too loud, used to deafen me. No

2. The car idles better If the oil was old it would effect smoothness. Tension may have been wrong on belts

3. the car does not get as hot. New oil has better thermal transfer properties

4. the oil pressure is higher New oil

5. the car pulls better, accelerates better. New oil.

I am at a complete loss, it is like a new car...WHY??
17-03-2005, 13:19
NickFr

KS the car was serviced and oil changed 2 weeks ago, the oil filter was changed today.
17-03-2005, 13:21
KingStromba

Didnt know you could change a filter without oil pissing everywhere? Anyone?

Errm, well maybe the old filter was blocked?
17-03-2005, 13:23
NickFr

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Originally Posted by King Stromba

Didnt know you could change a filter without oil pissing everywhere? Anyone?

Errm, well maybe the old filter was blocked?

Your spot on the old filter was rusted on, the mechanic told me that the cam belt was piss easy unlike removing the oil filter. CAN FITTING a new filter make this kind of difference? it was completely blocked
17-03-2005, 13:24
KingStromba

Well if its blocked i guess yes. People will argue with me but my car always goes better after an oil change. Always faster, always smoother.
17-03-2005, 13:25
Swervin_Mervin

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Originally Posted by NickFr

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Originally Posted by King Stromba

Didnt know you could change a filter without oil pissing everywhere? Anyone?

Errm, well maybe the old filter was blocked?

Your spot on the old filter was rusted on, the mechanic told me that the cam belt was piss easy unlike removing the oil filter. CAN FITTING a new filter make this kind of difference? it was completely blocked

I think your mechanic must have been on acid or something!
17-03-2005, 13:26
NickFr

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Originally Posted by King Stromba

Well if its blocked i guess yes. People will argue with me but my car always goes better after an oil change. Always faster, always smoother.

Would really love to KNOW WHY, I cannot emphasise how much better the car is :?
17-03-2005, 13:29
NickFr

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Originally Posted by Swervin_Mervin

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Originally Posted by NickFr

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Originally Posted by King Stromba

Didnt know you could change a filter without oil pissing everywhere? Anyone?

Errm, well maybe the old filter was blocked?

Your spot on the old filter was rusted on, the mechanic told me that the cam belt was piss easy unlike removing the oil filter. CAN FITTING a new filter make this kind of difference? it was completely blocked

I think your mechanic must have been on acid or something!

He is a really old sweat running a Reno agency in the middle of nowhere, but the garage is well equiped and he's always busy