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5000k for me

i drive my LM every day have had it a year and put 20000k on it. had problems a few months back with oil leaks from dry cam and cam cover seals and front seal failing, taking out the timing belt at the same time because it sat in a garage for so long.

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usually every 5000k's.

i have a few cars to look after tho, so sometimes it can be either more or less, i forget if i dont put it in my book

the wrx likes it every 3000k's. heavily modified, and shitty boxer engine...stinks of fuel.

the skyline likes it every 5000k's. engine runs like a dream.

the pulsar could probably go for 20,000k's before it needed an oil change (it doesn't tho..). its an absolute gem of a car. bullet proof!

the rodeo likes it every 5000k's. its a dirty f**k of an engine.

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"I never do! I just let it all happen like - C'est la vie - and if there's smoke or a rattle, I just ask Daddy for a new one!"

That's what one blonde g/f said to me...

Needless to say, she only lasted two dates;

#1 for the excites

#2 for the "You know what? I think you deserve someone much better than I ...." speech.

GUN_METAL_GTR32 Grand Master

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i change everything on all my cars differently!

my r34 gtt was done every 5000kms but hasnt been touched fir over a year now so gonna do a major on it as soon as i have some time as it is for sale atm!!

my jeep is a company car (and i work at jeep) so maintenance is done as per service guidelines say every 12000kms

my bmw 320d is done as per the handbook also every 15000 my memory!!

ive only had my GTR for 5 months so far! i made the dealer in nsw i bought it from do a service before shipping it to me in melb! ive done only 2500kms but im doing a major for it this week with new filters, fluids plugs etc also doing gates timing belt kit, water pump etc!! (60,000 km on clock) i just dont want it to break before rb30 goes in :)

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