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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: MV6Danny on 19 October 2011, 16:29:08

Title: mv6 engine oil
Post by: MV6Danny on 19 October 2011, 16:29:08: I am going to be changing my oil and filter soon on my 99 3.0 mv6. :y
I have just bought some castrol magnatac 5w/30 semi synthetic oil, Is this ok for my engine? ???
Thanks :y
Title: Re: mv6 engine oil
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 October 2011, 16:31:21: I wouldn't use Castrol anything in my engine... It's prone to condensation and mayo in the filler neck ;)

Best oil is GM Semi Synth, bought on trade club (4 for 3), works out about £11 for 5L
Title: Re: mv6 engine oil
Post by: millwall on 19 October 2011, 16:33:22: Quote from: Lazydocker on 19 October 2011, 16:31:21
I wouldn't use Castrol anything in my engine... It's prone to condensation and mayo in the filler neck ;)

Best oil is GM Semi Synth, bought on trade club (4 for 3), works out about £11 for 5L

same here had loads of mayo in my omega when i used castrol changed it for gm and loads better
Title: Re: mv6 engine oil
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 October 2011, 16:50:43: If you've bought it, there'll be no harm in using it, but it will be better and cheaper to go with one of the GM oils next time, if you can get it at trade club prices.
Title: Re: mv6 engine oil
Post by: MV6Danny on 19 October 2011, 18:44:50: Quote from: Kevin Wood on 19 October 2011, 16:50:43
If you've bought it, there'll be no harm in using it, but it will be better and cheaper to go with one of the GM oils next time, if you can get it at trade club prices.
Quote from: millwall on 19 October 2011, 16:33:22
Quote from: Lazydocker on 19 October 2011, 16:31:21
I wouldn't use Castrol anything in my engine... It's prone to condensation and mayo in the filler neck ;)

Best oil is GM Semi Synth, bought on trade club (4 for 3), works out about £11 for 5L

same here had loads of mayo in my omega when i used castrol changed it for gm and loads better

Thanks guys i will keep that in mind for next time :y
Title: Re: mv6 engine oil
Post by: TheBoy on 19 October 2011, 19:23:17: Personally, I wouldn't even abuse my lawnmower with that stuff.

Might be worth getting some GM stuff, given the time of year (cold, engine more prone to condensation in the breathers), and using that Castrol in warmer months.