[anastasios]

Hello,

I have 2500miles on my car (bought it a month ago). According to the service plan I should change oil and filter either after 20000miles or 12 months, however, I believe that it is better if I make a service now in the beginning (additionally to the normal one). I called my dealership and they would offer me the service for 100 pounds. However, they called me one day before the service, informing me that they could not find a spare for the oil filter (they tried even in Germany). So they could not offer me the service. How is it possible for a car that is out since October, with the factory here in the UK, that dealerships cannot find spares? What if the car had indeed 20000miles?

 

[UKtekkie]

I agree - it does seem odd.

Have a look at the Engine Run In thread which discusses oil changes and the lack of oil filters.

 

[anastasios]

Many thanks!

 

[Kristis]

Dont know, but that story with oil filter is ridiculous seems that such things can only happen to Opel/vauxhall

 

[cornishtaz]

I bought an oil filter for my 1.6cdti on Monday from my local dealer. I'll sort the part number when I get home.

 

[Rapster]

I spoke to my dealer today about something or another and asked them, out of interest, if they have any filters in stock and they said they have a couple in stock, just in case.

I would say they told you a white lie as they may want to keep a couple filters spare for emergencies.

 

[anastasios]

Thanks for your answers. I went to another dealer and today I changed both oil and filter.