Looking to change the oil in the next week or two now the weather has perked up a bit, I'm planning to stick to 5w40 as it's usually only used up to 20 miles at a time in the summer months?
Any comments on Shell Helix Ultra vs Mobil 1 new life?
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Oil choice...
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Topaz Blue 2.2i Y2001 - only 16045 miles on the clock! (2011)
Update 04/14 - 18,702 miles
Topaz Blue 2.2i Y2001 - only 16045 miles on the clock! (2011)
Update 04/14 - 18,702 miles
Re: Oil choice...
A lot of personal preference comes into play when choosing the "best" engine oil. Both the examples are top, premium brands that will give you no problems whatsoever. I agree with the basic choice i.e. 5W/40 and fully synthetic. If costs are an issue there is no need to spend the premium/brand price as engine oil with identical viscosity and technical ratings can be bought much cheaper e.g. Euro Car Parts own brand.
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Make sure you change the two small o rings on the shaft that hold the oil filter in. If those fail you open yourself to issues. Should be done every oil change.
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Re: Oil choice...
CASTROL EDGE 5/W40 Fully Synthetic is what I use... somewhat less expensive than Shell but also full synthetic ans same spec viscosity range.
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I am using Triple QX 5W 40. Carparts4Less £12.49, change every year at about 5,000 miles. Meets all the specs. I know others have used it on here with no problems so I thought I would give it a try.
Just two questions, who makes it? and how much mark up must there be on those 'top' brands that some people seem compelled to buy?
Just two questions, who makes it? and how much mark up must there be on those 'top' brands that some people seem compelled to buy?