Such a simple question.....
10-27-2003, 10:35 AM
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Such a simple question.....
Have looked through the techincal thread but the bit about oil does not read that well to me and I am still unsure.
What oil do I need to top up with ?
My car has done 23,000 miles now....can I just use something like Castrol Magnatec 10/40 etc?
What rating do I need and does it have to be mineral ????
What oil do I need to top up with ?
My car has done 23,000 miles now....can I just use something like Castrol Magnatec 10/40 etc?
What rating do I need and does it have to be mineral ????
10-27-2003, 10:55 AM
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I belive this is covered in the tech FAQ. But I'll answer it here. I believe the manual states 0W30, but this can be hard to get hold of, so 0W40 can be used, Mobile1 seems to be popular.
Mobile1 is a fully synthetic oil, mineral is old required/recommended until the 1st service.
Mobile1 is a fully synthetic oil, mineral is old required/recommended until the 1st service.
10-27-2003, 12:09 PM
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Originally posted by Lotusman
My car has done 23,000 miles now....can I just use something like Castrol Magnatec 10/40 etc?
My car has done 23,000 miles now....can I just use something like Castrol Magnatec 10/40 etc?
Best thing to do is ask your dealer (the last people to service the car) exactly what they use. My local dealer use (semi-synthetic) Castrol GTX Magnatec.
10-27-2003, 12:25 PM
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Originally posted by euan
My dealer uses Shell Helix, so thats what I pour gallons of into my car every month.
My dealer uses Shell Helix, so thats what I pour gallons of into my car every month.
Link to Helix Info on Shell UK Site
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Originally posted by euan
..I have been putting in Helix plus - please tell me that is OK.
..I have been putting in Helix plus - please tell me that is OK.
Thats OK.I am planning to change over to fully synthetic at my next service.
