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Engine oil question
« on: 15 April 2014, 14:10:29 »
Should I use semi synthetic or fully synthetic 10w 40 engine oil?

Was the original oil in the engine from new, semi synthetic or fully synthetic?
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Re: Engine oil question
« Reply #1 on: 15 April 2014, 14:11:14 »
Quote from: dx90 on 15 April 2014, 14:10:29
Should I use semi synthetic or fully synthetic 10w 40 engine oil?

Was the original oil in the engine from new, semi synthetic or fully synthetic?
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Re: Engine oil question
« Reply #2 on: 15 April 2014, 17:46:00 »
  Semi synthetic. If you ever got caught out and only mineral was available, it would mix. With fully synthetic it wouldn,t. 10 w 40 grade
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Re: Engine oil question
« Reply #3 on: 16 April 2014, 09:53:01 »
Thanks both.  :y
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Re: Engine oil question
« Reply #4 on: 16 April 2014, 10:52:24 »
Got another question.

Just found in the shed, 2 unopened 4L of Castrol GTX 15W 40 part synthetic that I got for the BMW. Can I get away with using this?

If not can I get away with mixing it 50/50 with 0W 40 part synthetic? I think this would work out @ 7.5W 40. Would this be safe to use or should I just use the proper 10W 40?

Forgot to ask how much oil does the 2.2 take?
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Re: Engine oil question
« Reply #5 on: 16 April 2014, 11:16:30 »
2.2 takes just under 5L, most cases I get around ~4.5L in.

Castrol gets poor feedback here generally, due to the Omega's engines high moisture in the breather system, their oil turns into 'mayo' quite quickly...
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Re: Engine oil question
« Reply #6 on: 16 April 2014, 14:09:06 »
What make of oil is recommended by most to use, that have had good results?
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Re: Engine oil question
« Reply #7 on: 16 April 2014, 15:26:15 »
Quote from: dx90 on 16 April 2014, 14:09:06
What make of oil is recommended by most to use, that have had good results?

Most generally recommend GM's 10/40 Semi Synth, as it's dirt cheap on trade and lasts well  :y
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Re: Engine oil question
« Reply #8 on: 16 April 2014, 16:15:53 »
Don't have a trade card.  :( Found some on EBay though for £16 delivered. Don't know if its cheaper anywhere else. I have to go to VX tomorrow to pick up my diff seal. I'll see what they charge to the public and I also need some GM Antifreeze.

VX also said to me over the phone, when I ordered and paid £27.90 for the seal that they (think) it might be the right one  :o and if I want it, it is a non returnable item.  :o LOL They've obviously never heard of the long distance selling act. guest they will if its the wrong one.
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Re: Engine oil question
« Reply #9 on: 16 April 2014, 16:25:00 »
Quote from: dx90 on 16 April 2014, 16:15:53
Don't have a trade card.  :(

Register with Autobahnstormers, that gives you trade prices  :y
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Re: Engine oil question
« Reply #10 on: 16 April 2014, 16:50:08 »
Cheers Tunnie.  :y I'll go and sign up now.  ;)
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Re: Engine oil question
« Reply #11 on: 16 April 2014, 17:12:57 »
Went to join Autobahnstormers. Where it says only participating Vauxhall Dealers and at the counter sales only. How do I find out which VX dealers are accepting the club card in Bristol before joining?

What sort of discount can I expect?

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Re: Engine oil question
« Reply #12 on: 16 April 2014, 17:17:06 »
Quote from: dx90 on 16 April 2014, 17:12:57
Went to join Autobahnstormers. Where it says only participating Vauxhall Dealers and at the counter sales only. How do I find out which VX dealers are accepting the club card in Bristol before joining?
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Re: Engine oil question
« Reply #13 on: 16 April 2014, 20:23:16 »
I shell be down there tomorrow picking up the oil seal for the diff.

Thanks all for your help.  :y
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