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Title: oil spec ???
Post by: noel on 02 July 2011, 08:41:42

just done an oil  & filter change on my 2.6 v6 with castrol 10/40 part synthetic.
is there any difference between part synthetic & semi synthetic ???.
have noticed that i have a small amount of mayo on the oil filler cap and filler neck but has only happened since the oil change.
i have no oil or water loss so dont suspect head gasket.
any advice would be grateful. ;)

Title: Re: oil spec ???
Post by: PhilRich on 02 July 2011, 09:35:58

Castrol is well known to cause 'mayo' on the V6! The general consensus here is VX 10w 40 semi synth is the way to go & very cheap with a Trade Club card  :y

Title: Re: oil spec ???
Post by: noel on 02 July 2011, 12:29:30

thanks phil thought it may have something to do with that  :y

Title: Re: oil spec ???
Post by: TheBoy on 02 July 2011, 13:42:19

Thats because Castrol oil is shite. Personally, its not good enough for my lawnmower, certainly wouldn't allow it in my car engine ;). Shame, as the cash and carry sell it cheap.


GM Semi 10W40, works out around £12 for 5l if you buy on the Tradeclub 4 for 3 offer, and is my preferred Omega oil. And Rover oil. And Kawasaki. And the mower :P

Title: Re: oil spec ???
Post by: danzigfan on 02 July 2011, 13:50:55

Sorry to interupt, what about GMC adi max 10w-40 ? I found it for less than 7euro/l

Title: Re: oil spec ???
Post by: TheBoy on 02 July 2011, 13:52:27

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Sorry to interupt, what about GMC adi max 10w-40 ? I found it for less than 7euro/l

Not heard of it, so can't comment.

Ansure it meets the required API standards as a minimum, and see how it goes.

Title: Re: oil spec ???
Post by: danzigfan on 02 July 2011, 13:56:19

 API SL/CF , ACEA A3/B4  :-?

Title: Re: oil spec ???
Post by: TheBoy on 02 July 2011, 14:00:10

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API SL/CF , ACEA A3/B4  :-?

Yup, check that against your owners handbook. If it meets or exceeds it, try it. If its any good, then happy days :y

If it mayos like shitty Castrol, then it hasn't cost too much :y

Title: Re: oil spec ???
Post by: noel on 03 July 2011, 07:05:05

thanks for all the advice  :y ;)

Title: Re: oil spec ???
Post by: sticka_v8_init on 03 July 2011, 21:22:08

Bugger, bugger, bugger, bugger, bugger, bugger, bugger, bugger, bugger, bugger, bugger, bugger & [size=16]BUGGER[/size] :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

[size=11]Guess who just bought 3 x 2L of Catrol 10W/40 Semi???? Thought I'd cracked the halfway house between Hellfrauds own and the good stuff when i was in Tesco's today.  >:( >:(
Looks like the TC card again when i get my crank sensor.[/size]

Anyone want some Castrol..............going cheap  :'(

Title: Re: oil spec ???
Post by: Osprey on 03 July 2011, 21:49:25

One more for the 'dangle berries' words list?

 ;D

Title: Re: oil spec ???
Post by: noel on 04 July 2011, 20:36:26

bought mine down asda but i bought 10 litres so ni would have some spare if needed.
wot a clown lol >:( :P

Title: Re: oil spec ???
Post by: sticka_v8_init on 04 July 2011, 21:10:00

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bought mine down asda but i bought 10 litres so ni would have some spare if needed.
wot a clown lol >:( :P

Yay!!! I'm not the only plum  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: oil spec ???
Post by: danzigfan on 04 July 2011, 22:43:24

www.nizkecene.si/site/index.php?view=detail&id=107

Title: Re: oil spec ???
Post by: danzigfan on 04 July 2011, 22:46:15

Is the oil from link above right one?