Servicing What are considered Difficult conditions?

HappyMan · 19th May 2008, 19:55

In civic service book, which is in polish, but I can understand enough to get by and always check with my wife, it said something that got me thinking.

I have now driven 10000km since getting my car in December and in the service book it says to service it at 10000km or 6 months but only if driven in difficult conditions. What would be considered difficult conditions? I am interested in your opinions.

sallytraffic · 19th May 2008, 20:05

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What would be considered difficult conditions? I am interested in your opinions.

Marriage ?

19 milano · 19th May 2008, 20:25

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Originally Posted by sallytraffic

Marriage ?

LOL

I think it's often prolonged working in temperature extremes. And maybe really dust environments, hence clogging filters up quicker.

HappyMan · 19th May 2008, 21:19

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Marriage ?

That made me laugh! So true

Korkut Varol · 19th May 2008, 21:21

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Marriage ?

LMAO!! More difficult than that should be to get caught while cheating

Anyhow, difficult conditions refer to those where the atmosphere is too dusty and hot climate, with frequent start-stops like in heavy traffic. You could make things harder for the engine if you drive at high revs in such conditions.

HappyMan · 21st May 2008, 08:18

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LMAO!! More difficult than that should be to get caught while cheating

Anyhow, difficult conditions refer to those where the atmosphere is too dusty and hot climate, with frequent start-stops like in heavy traffic. You could make things harder for the engine if you drive at high revs in such conditions.

Are these the only things that would be considered 'difficult conditions' ?

Kremmen · 21st May 2008, 08:45

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Marriage ?

That's 'impossible' not difficult

HappyMan · 21st May 2008, 09:04

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That's 'impossible' not difficult

the joy of marriage

Pottsy · 21st May 2008, 09:43

Follow the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is driven MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions:

Driving less than 8 km (5 miles) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 16 km (10 miles) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot over 35 °C (95 °F) conditions.
Extensive idling, or long periods of stop-and-go driving.
Trailer towing, driving with a car-top carrier, or driving in mountainous conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.

NOTE: If the vehicle is driven OCCASIONALLY under severe conditions, follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule.

HappyMan · 21st May 2008, 13:29

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Follow the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is driven MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions:

Driving less than 8 km (5 miles) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 16 km (10 miles) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot over 35 °C (95 °F) conditions.
Extensive idling, or long periods of stop-and-go driving.
Trailer towing, driving with a car-top carrier, or driving in mountainous conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.

NOTE: If the vehicle is driven OCCASIONALLY under severe conditions, follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule.

Thanks for that pottsy. Having been shouted at by the dealer of my Fabia Skoda for missing a service at the same sort of time I wanted to make doubly sure. I had called the dealer and he had assured me that we didn't need to have it serviced but it's good to do some investigation sometimes.

Thanks again

Rich 11 · 21st May 2008, 13:58

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HappyMan · 21st May 2008, 14:06

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Orschild · 22nd May 2008, 18:50

So, if you drive a car that is NOT your Civic you are driving under severe conditions.

THat should be more dangerous than cheating on your wife :P

HappyMan · 22nd May 2008, 20:11

Interesting thought Orschild!

smeg9 · 23rd May 2008, 13:29

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Extensive idling, or long periods of stop-and-go driving.

So motorway driving then?

NH Dan · 23rd May 2008, 13:54

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So motorway driving then?

er, no. as he said. long extensive idling (sitting in the car going nowhere), or long periods of stop go driving (excessive town driving).....

smeg9 · 23rd May 2008, 13:57

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er, no. as he said. long extensive idling (sitting in the car going nowhere), or long periods of stop go driving

Sounds like a typical rush hour journey on the M42 to me!!!

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HappyMan Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 16th August 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 2,880 Thanks: 25 Thanked 71 Times in 65 Posts iTrader: (0)	What are considered Difficult conditions? In civic service book, which is in polish, but I can understand enough to get by and always check with my wife, it said something that got me thinking. I have now driven 10000km since getting my car in December and in the service book it says to service it at 10000km or 6 months but only if driven in difficult conditions. What would be considered difficult conditions? I am interested in your opinions.

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,448 Thanks: 22 Thanked 159 Times in 95 Posts iTrader: (0)	Follow the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is driven MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions: Driving less than 8 km (5 miles) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 16 km (10 miles) per trip. Driving in extremely hot over 35 °C (95 °F) conditions. Extensive idling, or long periods of stop-and-go driving. Trailer towing, driving with a car-top carrier, or driving in mountainous conditions. Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads. NOTE: If the vehicle is driven OCCASIONALLY under severe conditions, follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule.

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