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Offline Glenn

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what engine oil
« on: 03 November 2008, 15:05 »

 what oil do you guys recommend to use as top up im on longlife at the moment but will be going to 10k yearly servicing shortly ive got 5-30  magnetec in the garage will this be suitable , what is the oil used on yearly servicing ??
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Offline bacillus

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Re: what engine oil
« Reply #1 on: 03 November 2008, 15:06 »
For longlife oil use castrol edge 5W-30.   :smiley:
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Offline Glenn

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Re: what engine oil
« Reply #2 on: 03 November 2008, 15:14 »

 cheers thats the oil we have for the van plus i dont have to pay for that bargain,
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Offline bacillus

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Re: what engine oil
« Reply #3 on: 03 November 2008, 15:17 »
Quote from: Glenn on 03 November 2008, 15:14

 cheers thats the oil we have for the van plus i dont have to pay for that bargain,
LOL, killing two birds with one stone.
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Offline NEWEY

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Re: what engine oil
« Reply #4 on: 03 November 2008, 15:37 »
castrol edge is the one i use too
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Offline Glenn

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Re: what engine oil
« Reply #5 on: 03 November 2008, 15:46 »

 think i will get sum more on the company fuel card then lol :grin:
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Offline 30 Glee

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Re: what engine oil
« Reply #6 on: 03 November 2008, 21:47 »
Yup. Castrol Edge is the one.

You lucky bugg.  A litre top up bottle isn't cheap.  Could have a good curry and have some change left over.
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Re: what engine oil
« Reply #7 on: 07 November 2008, 10:02 »
Mobil ESP 5-30
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