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Title: Best Engine Oil for 16v ???
Post by: Jon16 on 09 April 2003, 20:19

I have a smooth running, leak free,  but quite high mileage 16v (134k).  The previous owner told me of regular oil changes with Castrol Magnatec.  Should I stick with this or would Mobil 1 or Synta be better?  Just wondering whether Mobil 1 or another fully synthetic would cause problems in an old engine (thinner oil more likely to leak?/burn?)  Any thoughts? Thanks.  

Title: Re: Best Engine Oil for 16v ???
Post by: kevin on 10 April 2003, 23:42

best to use synta silver semi-syn excellent oil for valvers

Title: Re: Best Engine Oil for 16v ???
Post by: Jon16 on 14 April 2003, 20:05

Thanks, but the more I read suggests to me that a full Synthetic 0w-40w or something like that (i.e. Mobil 1) would clean out the engine and be much better for cold starts where it will simply flow round the engine much faster as it doesn't need to warm up to thin out?  Not too bothered about the cost of the oil, just looking for the least wear (I understand it has the same viscosity as any other oil once warm).  The car is used generally for reasonably long trips (few short ones), but only occasionally.  Any thoughts or experiences?  Thanks

Title: Re: Best Engine Oil for 16v ???
Post by: kevin on 15 April 2003, 01:50

the point is fully synth is to thin on start up and your engine will be more ratlly, once warm all is fine ,recommended oil for valvers is15w/40
regards kevin

Title: Re: Best Engine Oil for 16v ???
Post by: Jon16 on 15 April 2003, 10:40

Thanks Kevin, I'll get some Synta as you suggest