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Old 02-19-2012, 10:36 AM
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I want to do an oil change what is the best oil to use 10w-30w 10w-40w or as halfords are doing http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165581 for £39.99 with 20% off..
There is probably loads of answers to this question but I tried a search but still was not totally sure..
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Castrol Edge 5W40

Search on "castrol edge" there is no shortage of threads.
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well I certainly got it on castrol edge...looks like a trip to Asda £35 for 4ltr thanx
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well I certainly got it on castrol edge...looks like a trip to Asda £35 for 4ltr thanx
Get 8 litres.

You need ~5.5 litres for the oil change, and the rest will come in handy for top ups. Check the oil every ~ 300 miles if yours is a 99-03...plenty of threads to support this info
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Originally Posted by loftust
Get 8 litres.

You need ~5.5 litres for the oil change, and the rest will come in handy for top ups. Check the oil every ~ 300 miles if yours is a 99-03...plenty of threads to support this info


And when you've run out, it's time for the next oil change.
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