DC5 Type R engine

**45SET** · 05-02-2010 09:41 AM

The average distance a car travels in Australia is 12-14k km a year... if not less.

Going by that, you have about 3-4 years left with that engine... what is the problem?

But like Zilli... more info... what damage is done?

**burak213** · 05-02-2010 11:24 AM

im guessing that the oil leak caused the engine to lose some oil

and he didnt notice it which means drove it around with hardly any oil.

Now worried that the engine is damage and the life is reduced

**Pocketz** · 05-02-2010 11:26 AM

best advice, if its not making a knocking sound, put it up for sale and be done with it!

**Red** · 05-02-2010 01:43 PM

None short term damages atm so im not 100% sure ive just been given that approximation by the mechanics. Maybe it may even last longer.

**Red** · 05-02-2010 01:45 PM

Ive been on holidays so the cars been left with hte missus if u were wondering >.< so yah. She said she hadnt noticed any oil leaks.

**Zilli** · 05-02-2010 01:50 PM

OK cool... well i'd be weary about spending a whole lot of money replacing or rebuilding your engine unless you are 100% certain on exactly what is damaged. If you car isnt blowing smoke, running erratically or exhibiting anything unusual to the oil leak problem you describe then i would even spend time thinking about how to fix a problem, because it appears you dont have one my friend!

enjoy driving your car and ensure you keep the maintenance up and you will be fine

**1900-hustler** · 05-02-2010 02:14 PM

just keep it for another couple of years then sell it to a p plater

problem solved

**dc2r** · 05-02-2010 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by 45SET

The average distance a car travels in Australia is 12-14k km a year... if not less.

Going by that, you have about 3-4 years left with that engine... what is the problem?

But like Zilli... more info... what damage is done?

Maybe you can be more specific with "the average car"...
The average daily driver actually travels about 25-30k kms in a year

**45SET** · 05-02-2010 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by dc2r

Maybe you can be more specific with "the average car"...
The average daily driver actually travels about 25-30k kms in a year

Really... has it gone up that much...

FARK...

**b4dnuf** · 05-02-2010 03:04 PM

Yeah i average about 25K i thought it was like 20K 3 years ago.
13K seems really low. unless ur like deano and dont drive ur car that much and keep it in immaculate condition.