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[Michael2.6]

what is the correct oil for a 2.6 v6

Could I use 5w 30 dexos2 fully synthetic

[noel]

most peoples preference is  gm  10/40 semi synthetic hth 

[PhilRich]

I run mine on 5W/40 fully synthetic all year round but it's only a 4 pot. I don't think I would be happy using a thinner oil in a V6 tbh

[feeutfo]

It will be fine.
From tc web site, either will do.



5W30 dexos2
5 litre part number 93165557 
Offer price for four cans £58.74   Equivalent to 
£2.94/litre
10W40 Semi synthetic
5 litre part number 93165216 
Offer price for four cans £38.37   Equivalent to 
£1.92/litre

Prices plus vat

[aaronjb]

I think the fully syn has gone up recently, hasn't it It cost me £43 for 20L a year ago, and £58 last weekend. Boo.

I'm almost tempted to get the semi syn next time..

[cem_devecioglu]

5/30 too thin.. will be ok for winter but when summer starts engine wont like it..

[aaronjb]

5/30 too thin.. will be ok for winter but when summer starts engine wont like it..

It liked it just fine last summer

[cem_devecioglu]

they  are more suitable for engines with shorter clearences.. (ie honda etc)

[Kevin Wood]

5/30 too thin.. will be ok for winter but when summer starts engine wont like it..

It's the specified grade for the 2.6 and 3.2. High mileage engines that are starting to use oil might be better off on the 10w40.

It might start off thinner but I bet it stays in grade much better than the 10w40.

[cem_devecioglu]

5/30 too thin.. will be ok for winter but when summer starts engine wont like it..

It liked it just fine last summer

may be it complained and you didnt hear    you may use, but those engines are not designed to usee with those oils.. there were long debates on here and other forums I still remember..

[cem_devecioglu]

5/30 too thin.. will be ok for winter but when summer starts engine wont like it..

It's the specified grade for the 2.6 and 3.2. High mileage engines that are starting to use oil might be better off on the 10w40.

It might start off thinner but I bet it stays in grade much better than the 10w40.

if both mobil 1 , cant agree..

[cem_devecioglu]

however it seems we are in different climates..esoecially summer..

[feeutfo]

however it seems we are in different climates..esoecially summer..

Finally, cem admits the entire membership of oof does NOT live in Turkey.

Info below
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90441.0

[cem_devecioglu]

however it seems we are in different climates..esoecially summer..

Finally, cem admits the entire membership of oof does NOT live in Turkey.

Info below
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90441.0

 
      seriously , when temperatures in summer exceed 35-40 celcius , the engine noise changed to a very different tone that disturbed me.. because I also tried those oils because of curiosity..
 
 
 

[feeutfo]

So as said, dexos2 will be absolutely fine. Especially in Bishop Aukland.