Oil topup
#1
Oil topup
I realise this is probably a bone question but I'll ask it anyway.
The oil level in the car has dropped some and obviously I need to top it up some. The oil change it had at the dealer used a Castrol 0w30. When topping up do I have to use the same type of oil ie Castrol 0w30 or can I use another brand of 0w30?
Thanks for any assistance.
The oil level in the car has dropped some and obviously I need to top it up some. The oil change it had at the dealer used a Castrol 0w30. When topping up do I have to use the same type of oil ie Castrol 0w30 or can I use another brand of 0w30?
Thanks for any assistance.
#2
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Preferentially yes but I wouldnt get too hung up about it personally.
PS - 0W 30 oil wouldn't be my choice of oil but we wont get into that debate!
PS - 0W 30 oil wouldn't be my choice of oil but we wont get into that debate!
#5
Why not stick with Castrol?
Cant be easier to find surely?
As for the viscosity rating, you are only adding a very small amount.
I't wont make one iota of difference.
Besides the viscosity of engine oil that has been used will differ from
that added from a fresh can anyhow. People get way to concerened about this.
Cant be easier to find surely?
As for the viscosity rating, you are only adding a very small amount.
I't wont make one iota of difference.
Besides the viscosity of engine oil that has been used will differ from
that added from a fresh can anyhow. People get way to concerened about this.
#6
Again, i have found after trying all of them.
For my motor, 5w30 castrol Edge FS is the quietest and consumes the least amount with this oil.
I have tried mobile1, shell helix ultra, motul.
For my motor, 5w30 castrol Edge FS is the quietest and consumes the least amount with this oil.
I have tried mobile1, shell helix ultra, motul.
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Originally Posted by Ajs_s2k,Nov 14 2007, 01:15 PM
Again, i have found after trying all of them.
For my motor, 5w30 castrol Edge FS is the quietest and consumes the least amount with this oil.
I have tried mobile1, shell helix ultra, motul.
For my motor, 5w30 castrol Edge FS is the quietest and consumes the least amount with this oil.
I have tried mobile1, shell helix ultra, motul.
Bobba - keeping it topped up is way more important than exactly which oil as long as you are talking about good quality branded stuff.
check oil level weekly!!!!!