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best oil for my car
« on: 16 November 2006, 13:01:03 »
Hi guys,

Haven't been here for a few weeks - been so flipping busy - where does time go!?

Need to top up my oil, but car was serviced by independant garage just before I bought it in July, so not sure what oil they used.

What's the best oil to top up my year 2000 (facelift) 2.5td saloon, or should I just replace the lot.

I know what it says in the handbook, but often others know better!

Cheers,

Dave.
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Re: best oil for my car
« Reply #1 on: 16 November 2006, 14:21:45 »
Its official - its an oil thread everyone  ;D

In answer to your question would be semi synth for pertrol cars ( its been discussed and debated a few times by us lol)   :-/ one of the oil burner owners will be able to help for a diesel car...

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Re: best oil for my car
« Reply #2 on: 16 November 2006, 14:21:50 »
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Hi guys,

Haven't been here for a few weeks - been so flipping busy - where does time go!?

Need to top up my oil, but car was serviced by independant garage just before I bought it in July, so not sure what oil they used.

What's the best oil to top up my year 2000 (facelift) 2.5td saloon, or should I just replace the lot.

I know what it says in the handbook, but often others know better!

Cheers,

Dave.
The same stuff they used.  If you don't know, replace oil, won't do any harm ;)
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Re: best oil for my car
« Reply #3 on: 16 November 2006, 14:49:00 »
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Hi guys,

Haven't been here for a few weeks - been so flipping busy - where does time go!?

Need to top up my oil, but car was serviced by independant garage just before I bought it in July, so not sure what oil they used.

What's the best oil to top up my year 2000 (facelift) 2.5td saloon, or should I just replace the lot.

I know what it says in the handbook, but often others know better!

Cheers,

Dave.

How many miles have you done since July?
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Re: best oil for my car
« Reply #4 on: 16 November 2006, 15:04:45 »
Hi,

I've done just shy of 5k.

Cheers,

Dave.
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Re: best oil for my car
« Reply #5 on: 16 November 2006, 16:01:31 »
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I've done just shy of 5k.

Cheers,

Dave.

It surprises me the fact that you even considered toping up the current oil. You should just change oil and oil filter mate. Best for diesel is ACEA B3/B5 spec. Or if you want you can use Valvoline Premium Blue with ACEA E5 which you should get at good price and is the one i would use on any old diesel engine.
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Re: best oil for my car
« Reply #6 on: 16 November 2006, 16:15:57 »
Yeh, you're probably right - might as well!!

Cheers.

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