Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2003 19:34:23 +0000 From: Paul <paulnopsam318.demon.co.uk> Subject: Re: 9-3 2.2tid Service Intervals
Following on from your observation, I have a 2002 95 2.2TiD and the service interval is every 18k miles! I think the 9 to 12 change was due to the use of fully synthetic oil ex works. In article <1042122760.9135.0nopsamina.uk.clara.net>, Sparky <sparkynopsamVEMEprogression-uk.com> writes >"dave gore 2002" <dave.gore2002nopsamin.net> wrote in message >news:n6bT9.1172$Fm.44406nopsamfep1-win.server.ntli.net... >> Dave g asked >> >> I have the above mentioned, a 2001 model and according to the service book >> the services are 9000 miles or 12 months but as mine is being serviced now >> and the garage have lent me a 2002 version of the same car but in the >> service manual it says that the intervals are 12000 miles, who's right and >> does it apply to my 2001 car?? >> >> ta in advance >> >> Dave >> >Could well be that due to mechanical changes/improvements, the service >interval is different in the new model - it's not unheard of AFAIK. > >Out of curiosity, how do you find the 2002 car compares to yours in terms of >performance, ride and handling? > >Sparky > > -- Paul