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Oil for 1.9CDTi
« on: 05 August 2010, 21:36:48 »
What's the recommended oil (Vx) for the CDTi 150bhp engine, as in Vectra/Signum/Zafira etc.

Handbook gives two types

I know you chaps will know what's best :y


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Re: Oil for 1.9CDTi
« Reply #1 on: 05 August 2010, 22:08:23 »
GM fully synth is whats specified normally, but only for the ridiculous service interval
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Re: Oil for 1.9CDTi
« Reply #2 on: 06 August 2010, 15:00:46 »
TB has responded re VX oils - if you want an alternative:

MAGNATEC 5W-30 A3/B4

For Ultimate Protection Edge 0W-30 is recommended

Put your reg in on this site:

http://castrol.mobi/go.php?k=3.790

Others will be along with deal at Opi Oils I suspect

I use the Edge product in my Signum 1.9 cdti


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Re: Oil for 1.9CDTi
« Reply #3 on: 06 August 2010, 15:16:21 »
I've got over 10 ltrs of Vx 10w-40 semi in the garage, is this ok?
I used this in TD estate at around 4-5k intervals, and plan oil changes at the same intervals in the 1.9

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Re: Oil for 1.9CDTi
« Reply #4 on: 06 August 2010, 15:48:26 »
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I've got over 10 ltrs of Vx 10w-40 semi in the garage, is this ok?
I used this in TD estate at around 4-5k intervals, and plan oil changes at the same intervals in the 1.9

Mick ;)

If you're going for short change intervals the semi synth will be fine. :y

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Re: Oil for 1.9CDTi
« Reply #5 on: 06 August 2010, 15:58:52 »
sorry - talking complete rubbish in my previous post. I am using GM fully synthetic as it has only been serviced at VX main dealer. I did buy a litre of Edge when car was new to top up after it used a bit of oil on a journey. It has not used any oil in between services since but Edge 0-30 is the Castrol recommendation if you take that route.
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Re: Oil for 1.9CDTi
« Reply #6 on: 06 August 2010, 20:08:24 »
If you have more money than sense then use edge, if you want a bloody good oil at a good price then use vx fully synth.  I would not use semi as its not the ideal grade
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Re: Oil for 1.9CDTi
« Reply #7 on: 06 August 2010, 21:02:43 »
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If you have more money than sense then use edge, if you want a bloody good oil at a good price then use vx fully synth.  I would not use semi as its not the ideal grade

Cheers Mark, as in this link would it be ok
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GM-5W-30-DEXOS-2-FULLY-SUPER-SYNTHETIC-OIL-2-x-5-LITRES-/200504649261?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2eaf02262d

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Re: Oil for 1.9CDTi
« Reply #8 on: 07 August 2010, 12:06:27 »
on vectra-c.com they recommend 10w40 semi for a 10k service interval or 5w30 synth for a 30k mile interval.

personally I don't think it's a good idea to leave oil (of any grade) in your engine for 30,000 miles but fortunately for me my oil leak ensures the oil is completely refreshed every 15k anyway  ;D
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