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Omega Pixie

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synthetic oil
« on: 04 February 2008, 15:52:32 »

im just wondering if it is worth going fully synthetic the engine has done 112000  (2.5 v6 auto) still sounds reasonable.
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Re: synthetic oil
« Reply #1 on: 04 February 2008, 15:53:36 »

Not worth the extra money. Semi is perfect for the engine ;)
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Re: synthetic oil
« Reply #2 on: 04 February 2008, 15:59:03 »

enough said Thanks :y
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Re: synthetic oil
« Reply #3 on: 04 February 2008, 16:01:00 »

The key with engines and oil is to change it regularly and use the stuff thats recommended ;)
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Re: synthetic oil
« Reply #4 on: 04 February 2008, 16:04:45 »

Probably the worse thing to do (might be too thin on older engines).

Just stick to 4-5k oil changes with Vx semi ;)
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Re: synthetic oil
« Reply #5 on: 04 February 2008, 17:00:23 »

Yes Mate stick to whats VX says (semi-synthetic) for that engine and its not too expensive at the mo.

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Re: synthetic oil
« Reply #6 on: 04 February 2008, 17:40:45 »

[size=72]OIL THREAD![/size]
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Re: synthetic oil
« Reply #7 on: 04 February 2008, 18:01:54 »

 :-X :-X
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Re: synthetic oil
« Reply #8 on: 04 February 2008, 19:09:54 »

Danger !! Danger !!

Please take care, danger of reducing post counts :(

Danger !!  Danger !!


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