Oil Change - Quick Question

[idej_z4]

Hey Z'ers,

In an attempt to stop the tapping noise on cold startup I'm replacing my oil with a thicker Millers oil as recommended by a fellow forum member.

The question I have is, if I'm replacing all the oil do I need to reset the oil service milage and should I be getting my service book stamped?

Cheers!

 

[Chris_D]

Hey Z'ers,

In an attempt to stop the tapping noise on cold startup I'm replacing my oil with a thicker Millers oil as recommended by a fellow forum member.

The question I have is, if I'm replacing all the oil do I need to reset the oil service milage and should I be getting my service book stamped?

Cheers!

Def reset oil service indicator, if only to keep track.
Count this as interim oilchange to keep on track w book.
Curious to know background music n knocking noise and why u think thicker oil would cure it?

 

[VRSteve]

I wouldn't reset the oil service indicator.

Treat it as a "between service oil change" and continue to get it serviced at the same intervals you were already following.

 

[idej_z4]

I wouldn't reset the oil service indicator.

Treat it as a "between service oil change" and continue to get it serviced at the same intervals you were already following.

Thanks! I like the idea of seeing it as giving the Z a treat!

 

[mr wilks]

Its not necessarily thicker oil that might cure it Dan its more the brand + specification of oil that could be beneficial on cold starts .
It certainly won't do any harm on your car with it being relatively low miles (sub 30k?? ) & most likely under use / short journeys have played a part
The Millers CFS or Nano whether 5w 30 or 5w 40 should help though especially on cold starts , the difference in the 2 only shows when engine at full temp ( the 40 grade staying thicker as temps get hotter )

 

[idej_z4]

Hey Z'ers,

In an attempt to stop the tapping noise on cold startup I'm replacing my oil with a thicker Millers oil as recommended by a fellow forum member.

The question I have is, if I'm replacing all the oil do I need to reset the oil service milage and should I be getting my service book stamped?

Cheers!

Def reset oil service indicator, if only to keep track.
Count this as interim oilchange to keep on track w book.
Curious to know background music n knocking noise and why u think thicker oil would cure it?

Its a tapping noise from the engine on cold start up, the tapping gets faster the more gas you give it. It goes after about 3-4 miles. I only do short runs in the car so after reading LOADS on this forum and speaking to a couple of people they said its the HVA's and a common thing with Z'ds that do not get out on long runs very often. Two people on this forum have suggested trying a thicker oil so it doesn't release from the HVAs overnight. Gonna give it a go, plus its a chance to make sure some decent oil is going in!

 

[TomK]

As Steve says don't reset your service indicator as it will bugger up the mileage due till inspection.
Get it stamped if you like, I just keep receipts for oil used on my additional oil services as I do those myself.

 

[idej_z4]

Its not necessarily thicker oil that might cure it Dan its more the brand + specification of oil that could be beneficial on cold starts .
It certainly won't do any harm on your car with it being relatively low miles (sub 30k?? ) & most likely under use / short journeys have played a part
The Millers CFS or Nano whether 5w 30 or 5w 40 should help though especially on cold starts , the difference in the 2 only shows when engine at full temp ( the 40 grade staying thicker as temps get hotter )

Thanks for the input Andy - I've just taken delivery of the oil you recommended so going to get it swapped out this week, then take it for a nice long cruise (any excuse to go for a drive).

 

[idej_z4]

As Steve says don't reset your service indicator as it will bugger up the mileage due till inspection.
Get it stamped if you like, I just keep receipts for oil used on my additional oil services as I do those myself.

Thanks!

 

[Smartbear]

Hi, how long are the runs the car gets? Short journeys and big engines aren't a good combination, I would change the oil a lot more regularly if I was only doing short journeys & a quality oil will help as well
Rob