Hi guys,

I recently imported an xtrail which I took to DT Dobie for major service . The consequent recommended service intervals by them is every 5000km . However,a search on the net reveals the vehicle is to be serviced after 9000-10000km ...
someone dimistify this .. or is it a way for DT Dobie to make more chums ???

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Most cars are actually supposed to be serviced at intervals of between 10 - 20 Kms. The local dealers,and some mechanics,deceive pple that you must do it every 5kms. Some cars have plugs thatcan do over 50K kms before the next change. This will of course vary with the car and model. Modern cars will do longer intervals unless one does very dusty or extreme conditions/terrains.

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@Njung'e,

The reason I do not 'DIY' is that I do not know where to take the old oil.Where do you take it?I hope not down the NWSC sewer?

I was in an illuminating discussion with a technician at one of the dealerships.One thing that became very clear to me was that cars are made for different markets.In the tropics the specs are different.e.g radiator is bigger/larger etc. Normal terrain is also a consideration. The other factor which is even more important is the oil.Synthentic oil comes highly recommended. Petroleum products in Kenya are very dirty and can be bad for sensitive engines. All these factors plus others are the ones considered in determining service intervals. Personally I'd think service is to a car what a detox is to a human. Long or short intervals it doesn't matter much as long as its regular.

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