So we have the result..
Engine is fine... phew...
However, wheel bearing needs replaced which might explain the noise I described. Is this just a coincidence?
Many thanks for all your advice and comment. I leave with more knowledge and hopefully a car with a few more miles left in her.
So initial report from garage....
very thick sludge oil. This will be flushed out etc. £100. Only then will they be able to assess engine, but slightly more reassured now. will let you know the result.
thanks
It was serviced about 2 years ago. I havent changed the oil since. To be honest I rely (it would seem wrongly) on the warning lights to advise me. mileage 100k. From having a read around the other threads a long journey seems a common theme. By the way the RAC man wanted to drive it to the...
Good morning.
Hope this is the correct place to post this query..
Drove 400 miles yesterday, the last 5 miles of which I noticed a slight deepening of the engine tone. Drove 2 miles this morning and the red oil pressure warning light came on. I pulled over immediately and checked oil as...
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