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Partial oil change

Post by Stevievee » Sat Jan 04, 2020 12:11 pm

Hi all,
Quick question, is it worth doing a partial oil change between annual services, using a pela pump? I have a 2.0ltr Diesel.
I am not very practical, but think this would be easy enough, if beneficial?
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Re: Partial oil change

Post by g8dhe » Sat Jan 04, 2020 12:51 pm

A 2l diesel ?
Which type of Bongo do you have Friendee's/Freda's are 2.5 L diesel, 2.l V6 Petrol or 2l Petrol
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Re: Partial oil change

Post by teenmal » Sat Jan 04, 2020 1:39 pm

g8dhe wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2020 12:51 pm A 2l diesel ?
Which type of Bongo do you have Friendee's/Freda's are 2.5 L diesel, 2.l V6 Petrol or 2l Petrol







The chap has a 2.5 diesel.
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Re: Partial oil change

Post by Bob » Sat Jan 04, 2020 2:13 pm

The service schedule is full service at 1 year/6000 miles with an oil change at 6 months/3000 miles, whichever is first.

The 'First' bit is important.

So yes, I would recommend an intermediate oil change, not 'partial', although it's not necessary to change the filter during the intermediate one.

The main risk is to the turbo if you don't bother with oil changes on time. :wink: '
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Re: Partial oil change

Post by Stevievee » Sat Jan 04, 2020 2:36 pm

g8dhe wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2020 12:51 pm A 2l diesel ?
Which type of Bongo do you have Friendee's/Freda's are 2.5 L diesel, 2.l V6 Petrol or 2l Petrol
Sorry, supposed to say 2.5 diesel!!
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Re: Partial oil change

Post by Stevievee » Sat Jan 04, 2020 2:37 pm

Will a pela bump not extract enough oil?
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Re: Partial oil change

Post by Bob » Sat Jan 04, 2020 2:58 pm

The secret is to empty it once it's full, then suck out the rest. :wink:

You must have the oil up to temperature before attempting to use the Pela, a quick spin round the block won't do it. 8)
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Re: Partial oil change

Post by Stevievee » Sat Jan 04, 2020 3:24 pm

Bob wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2020 2:58 pm The secret is to empty it once it's full, then suck out the rest. :wink:

You must have the oil up to temperature before attempting to use the Pela, a quick spin round the block won't do it. 8)
No risk of it melting the plastic pipe then? :shock:
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Re: Partial oil change

Post by teenmal » Sat Jan 04, 2020 4:29 pm

The Pela pump is a pain in the a###, simply remove the sump plug and drain oil into container, I would advise you change the oil filter whenever you change the oil ,you need to remember these old vehicle need every help they can get, as said it would benefit the oil cooler jets and turbo .
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Re: Partial oil change

Post by Stevievee » Sat Jan 04, 2020 5:24 pm

teenmal wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2020 4:29 pm The Pela pump is a pain in the a###, simply remove the sump plug and drain oil into container, I would advise you change the oil filter whenever you change the oil ,you need to remember these old vehicle need every help they can get, as said it would benefit the oil cooler jets and turbo .
Right, decision made! Change via sump plug it is, will also change oil filter... I love my bongo and she deserves the best!! Thanks for all the advice!
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Re: Partial oil change

Post by TheLongRoad » Sat Jan 04, 2020 7:41 pm

Oil and filter change is the best thing for any engine- keeps them happy. Plus, whilst you are lying on your back watching the old oil drain out, you can look at all the other ‘little’ jobs that no doubt need doing :mrgreen:
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Re: Partial oil change

Post by mikeonb4c » Sun Jan 05, 2020 11:30 am

I've used a Pela to do complete oil changes on my Bongo for 13 years. I tried it after the pain in the arse experience of doing it via the sump plug. The Pela makes the job a breeze, removes all oil, removes the risk of mess and spillage from spurting sump plugs, removes the need for my ageing frame to be in harms way, removes the risk of oil on clothing etc. In fact the only thing that no longer needs removing is the sump plug. And my Bongo continues to run fine. As Bob advises, warm the engine so oil viscosity lowered and pump sucks it up easily. The one caveat is to insert the probe carefully so you feel it touch sump bottom. Push it in too far and it can snag. But its never happened to me.

P.S. i change my filter every other oil change (as recomnended I think but...). No problems yet. Rust, on the other hand, is another matter!
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Re: Partial oil change

Post by Muzorewa » Sun Jan 05, 2020 1:57 pm

I'm with Mike on this one, Pela all the way. 63 oil changes & 32 filters and counting, still pulling like a train with 400,000+ on the clock.
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Re: Partial oil change

Post by Stevievee » Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:37 pm

That’s great guys, thanks for all the advice, what a great resource this place is. Especially for a novice bongo owner like me! Just hope I don’t become a pain in the arse to you all! I do try and limit my questions!! :D
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Re: Partial oil change

Post by Stevievee » Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:57 pm

Just checked on the fact sheet, says 6l of oil from empty. How much should I expect to get out with a pump? Nearly all of that? Thanks
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