Car, Oil, Filter, Erk

Just worked out that I've driven approximately 10,000 miles in my car since I got it. (whoooah!) Why did I feel the need to work this out? Because I just found out that the oil is supposed to be changed and a new filter put in the car every 5,000 miles. I've changed the oil and replaced the filter, oh let's see now, 0 times since I got it and I've no idea how many miles it did on the current filter before that. Arse.

What could prompt this sudden interest in my car's filter? Well yesterday I found out that my Mum wrote her car off towards the end of last week by driving around in it without replacing the oil filter (or even keeping the oil topped up - very silly) and so the Big End bearings seized. One new engine required. At £800 for a reconditioned engine it's simply not worth it, so she's now bought a new car.

I don't particularly fancy writing my car off after all the trouble I've been through keeping it alive and well, so I shall be taking it to Kwik Fit for an oil change ASAP. Only problem is that the Newbury Kwik Fit (I'm not driving back to Aber until the oil has been changed) doesn't currently have a part they need in order to perform the task, so I'll have to wait.

Suppose I ought to get the air filter changed at some point too...