Change the oil every 5000-5500 miles 6000 max! Around 5k it starts to turn. Also u will have to top it up every 3 weeks or so with a quart if ur pushing hard. But it’s very important to keep the oil clean and fresh by changing around 5k bc it’s a turbo u don’t want old oil going thru them. Also always give it atleast a min before u turn it off to get fresh oil and coolant running thru the turbos. Longer if u were pushing hard and oil temps are high. Get the soft mod that lets u see oil temp and boost level. And if u were pushing hard on the trip the last couple miles u should drive super lightly so it starts lowering oil temp. And don’t set off straight away when u start the car give it chance to start to warm up and cycle the oil but the temp won’t get to optimal even after 10 mins of idling. It will only come up a little so it will start to thin but not enough. U have to drive lightly the first few miles and longer when it’s cold and longer when it’s below freezing. If its -20 red line goes down to 4000rpm or less. In the winter it revs lower until the car warms up and then it green lights u to the standard redline once it’s been warmed. Keep in mind even idle for 20 mins isn’t the same as driving. And the trans and trans fluid hasn’t warmed up. Always drive a few miles before u get on it. U will notice u can’t get into 8th gear until the car is ready. Once u get 8th gear all systems go.
@c10wiremantawwallace132 жыл бұрын
I saved my money & bought a leased turn in with just 20k miles on it. That allowed me to modify the A8 4LT into my own S8 Quatro. I had APR install the S7 cams & intake with 10mm larger turbos along with a custom made SS straight flow exhaust system. APR stage 4 tune on the turbo system with larger intercoolers installed. She rips with 720 dyno wheel HP to the ground. Base model Corvettes don't like me at the red lights. Its fun being old.
@DieselPower196811 ай бұрын
Stunning Car..would definitely swap your M4 for the S8...just tell your Uncle it would make economical sense for him to be driving the M4..that way you get your V8 wish and get to drive the brutal S8..great video 👍🤛🤛🤛
@kampferpl77592 жыл бұрын
Love this car and crazy to think they are around £20k-£25k used in UK market these day... Getting close to £200 for a tank of gas now... :(
@brettbradshaw37042 жыл бұрын
I currently have a low mileage Corvette C5 that's been modified a fair bit. As much as I love that car I'm looking at getting something more practical with 4 seats but don't want to trade the performance I get from the vette. Seriously looking at one of these and "running costs" would be slightly cheaper/same. It's the maintenance if anything were to break would worry me, still tempted though
@ickwy11273 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on 5k
@DownShiftThrottle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Not achievable without the huge support from everyone
@hitman99973 жыл бұрын
Good video mate 👍. Gives a good overall appraisal of costs.
@DownShiftThrottle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, I know theres always people who will find this topic boring and "irrelevant" but we try and cover all parts of a long-term review on DST! 👍🏽
@THEG12EG3 жыл бұрын
the transformation of this car was amazing..
@DownShiftThrottle3 жыл бұрын
Currently editing a vid of all the mods on this. 👍🏽
@jacksmith-ok8tx3 жыл бұрын
I like that you don't sugarcoat the stuff like the mpg. By the way mate how does mpg compare to your m4? Thanks
@DownShiftThrottle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks did mention it in the vid.....m4 is like 18 to 20mpg urban and 30-35mpg on a longer run 👍🏽
@ahidbaria2 жыл бұрын
How much was the tune and other upgrades
@DarkHorse-ov7dr3 жыл бұрын
A very informative video it was indeed. It's what I would expect from you in content wise. 😁👍🏻 I think you should take this v8 monster from your uncle. He would be pleased taking the M4. Hahaha 🤣😂🤣👍🏻
@DownShiftThrottle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Unfortunately I ended up bringing my M4 back.....😂
@DarkHorse-ov7dr3 жыл бұрын
@@DownShiftThrottle 🤣😂🤣👍🏻
@mazydee99313 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@Beardchanics3 жыл бұрын
Nice review of the running cost
@DownShiftThrottle3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Appreciate your comment!
@kamseihra3 жыл бұрын
Good vid! And good detail 👍🏼
@DownShiftThrottle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Detail is the aim!
@stephenhunt66732 жыл бұрын
For a few extra £, given the exclusivity & rarity of the S8 (not to mention the power), I'd take it over the M4 every day. Think of it as getting Ferrari/Lamborghini performance for much less than what you'd pay if you owned an Italian exotic.
@ericwhite69132 жыл бұрын
luv the s8
@on4cet3 жыл бұрын
What is the track you always play in the background ??
@DownShiftThrottle3 жыл бұрын
Some copyright free music from KZbin
@ugurevmez3376 Жыл бұрын
Wie tief hast du ihn gemacht vorne und hinten und was für spurplatten hast du drauf gemacht vorne und hinten
@detailingshorts8853 жыл бұрын
Now this is a motor! Nice video. .
@The_Hand2832 жыл бұрын
What is the video where you explain how much the mods are costing?
@kostasorfanoudakis9065 Жыл бұрын
I have also the same s8 but in white and no tuned i changed my breaks this year and i paid 3000 Euro (Front breaks and back) and they wasnt even Keramic breaks.
@simracingchannel76918 ай бұрын
Now imagine if something goes bad that is hard to get to lol
@TrustMeIKnowEverything3 жыл бұрын
Go with average mpg. What has that car actually averaged. Check on the dashboard
@sifisothemba39143 жыл бұрын
Where can i get those rims they look very good on the s8
@mazydee99313 жыл бұрын
Great video, very informative 👍
@DownShiftThrottle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Awesome car!
@mazydee99313 жыл бұрын
You definatly need a V8 in your life 😊
@mazydee99313 жыл бұрын
@@DownShiftThrottle 👍👌
@Bad888Max Жыл бұрын
Dream car
@desilyrics92673 жыл бұрын
5k followers..congrats
@DownShiftThrottle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I need to chase you now!
@Nicolas0403 Жыл бұрын
475 pounds per year? In Romania we pay 1300 euros for this, its like 1200 pounds I guess...very easy in UK :))
@NS-pt9rr3 жыл бұрын
This car is DON, people,
@DownShiftThrottle3 жыл бұрын
The best word to describe it!
@cantho113 жыл бұрын
It sounded like my indigestion.
@christian_urocar8 ай бұрын
Fkn criminal that we can’t tell the black cherry though camera and lighting that day
@bmwb58583 жыл бұрын
Good wid
@DownShiftThrottle3 жыл бұрын
Fhank you!
@bodegaboys74752 жыл бұрын
Lol. Why would it be compared to an m4
@MycketTuff2 жыл бұрын
Is the M4 also a big luxury limousine with air suspension etc? Most of the video has nothing to do with the running costs. Silly video.
@DownShiftThrottle2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking time to view and comment. Much love 😘
@AStick3Pedals3 жыл бұрын
475 pounds a year for tax. Wow. In Belgium it's a couple of grand a year so an S8.
@mijr90753 жыл бұрын
Belgium has higher taxes on cars?
@Missacek2 жыл бұрын
You guys have to pay a tax to drive your car?
@AStick3Pedals2 жыл бұрын
@@mijr9075 yes a lot higher
@AStick3Pedals2 жыл бұрын
@@Missacek 😂😂 yes, that's the western world we live in
@ickwy11273 жыл бұрын
1st 🤪🤪🤪
@DownShiftThrottle3 жыл бұрын
Always you!
@ickwy11273 жыл бұрын
@@DownShiftThrottle notification squad 👊
@tefiktefik63022 жыл бұрын
Don’t compare your M4 to this monster 👿
@DownShiftThrottle2 жыл бұрын
Ooops I think I offended yoy
@TrustMeIKnowEverything3 жыл бұрын
Wow that s8 sounds terrible. Ruined that s8. Get a better exhaust
@mrantony.59323 жыл бұрын
Your biring, you just bang on and repeat. Just get to the bloody point. FFS
@DownShiftThrottle3 жыл бұрын
You do realise you can skip and fast forward....biring......is a brilliant word 👍🏽