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Title: Which oil for top up???
Post by: marty341 on 25 March 2010, 18:19

Hey guys

Oil light came on this morning on my way to work! checked the level, and is in need of a top up!

What make/brand of oil is recommended for top up?

It had its long-life service 3,000 miles ago.

Thanks

Title: Re: Which oil for top up???
Post by: robern2 on 25 March 2010, 18:23

that's a lot of oil to use in 3k.

Personally I dont like to mix oil brands, I'd stick to the same stuff available from the dealer.

Title: Re: Which oil for top up???
Post by: marty341 on 25 March 2010, 18:33

lol, yeah i know thats alot of oil! but i have been driving her hard, done afew track days!

Title: Re: Which oil for top up???
Post by: lowdown on 25 March 2010, 18:58

Long life or standard servicing plan?

Castrol edge 5W-30 is my choice on the long life.

Title: Re: Which oil for top up???
Post by: stealthwolf on 25 March 2010, 19:01

Long Life oil should be used across all service plans (well both time&distance and longlife).

5W-30.

Having said that, I once went to the dealers to buy some and they topped it up for free.

Title: Re: Which oil for top up???
Post by: marty341 on 25 March 2010, 20:39

Thanks fellas

Shes on a long life, but will be going on time and distance next service! :smiley:

Title: Re: Which oil for top up???
Post by: ifti on 25 March 2010, 21:08

Even if it is on Time and Distance, make sure you request on services that only Long Life oils are used - its better for the engine. Otherwise the dealers will use the crappy Time&Distance oils.
Also top up with Castrol Edge 5w30.

Title: Re: Which oil for top up???
Post by: Stitch on 25 March 2010, 22:31

I use mobil 1 ESP 5w 30 for longlufe.

Title: Re: Which oil for top up???
Post by: marty341 on 26 March 2010, 17:44

Got some castrol in her now!

Cheers ifti :smiley: