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Offline marty341

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Which oil for top up???
« 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
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Offline robern2

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Re: Which oil for top up???
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Which oil for top up???
« Reply #2 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!
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Offline lowdown

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Re: Which oil for top up???
« Reply #3 on: 25 March 2010, 18:58 »
Long life or standard servicing plan?

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

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Re: Which oil for top up???
« Reply #4 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.
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Offline marty341

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Re: Which oil for top up???
« Reply #5 on: 25 March 2010, 20:39 »
Thanks fellas

Shes on a long life, but will be going on time and distance next service! :smiley:
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Re: Which oil for top up???
« Reply #6 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.
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Offline Stitch

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Re: Which oil for top up???
« Reply #7 on: 25 March 2010, 22:31 »
I use mobil 1 ESP 5w 30 for longlufe.
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Re: Which oil for top up???
« Reply #8 on: 26 March 2010, 17:44 »
Got some castrol in her now!

Cheers ifti :smiley:
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